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People use to think WD-40 is the perfect solution for pretty much everything, but they aren't aware of the fact that -due to the chemical recipe it's made of- it's absolutely not sufficient for getting parts lubed mid- to longterm. Fact is, that the chemicals inside of it will even wash off any grease or oil, it can harm POM and rubber and so on.

As an example: So let's say you want to lubricate your bike chain and use WD-40 to do so, you'll basically *wash away* the existent lubrification which is inside the chain - therefore the chain will be worn out pretty quick. You'll also harm the sealings. If you don't believe me, make a little test by yourself: take an air baloon, pump it up, spray WD-40 onto it and wait..
As an example:
So let's say you want to lubricate your bike chain and use WD-40 to do so, you'll basically *wash away* the existent lubrification which is inside the chain - therefore the chain will be worn out pretty quick. You'll also harm the sealings.
If you don't believe me, make a little test by yourself: take an air baloon, pump it up, spray WD-40 onto it and wait..


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