dbwoi
09-19-10, 03:20 PM
I ran out of the usual solvent I use to get the old grease out of the bearings, can I use WD-40 to remove the grease?
Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Overhauling Bottom Bracket
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mconlonx
09-19-10, 03:26 PM
Yes, WD-40 is more solvent than lubricant.
BoozyMcliverRot
09-19-10, 03:52 PM
Gasoline will work better,its cheaper,but is a little more dangerous.
TejanoTrackie
09-19-10, 03:59 PM
Gasoline will work better,its cheaper,but is a little more dangerous.
Gasoline is bad in many ways: flammable, toxic fumes, bad on skin... Much better is paint thinner; I use it to clean chains, degrease, remove tubular glue and label adhesives.
Gasoline is bad in many ways: flammable, toxic fumes, bad on skin... Much better is paint thinner; I use it to clean chains, degrease, remove tubular glue and label adhesives.
Kayce
09-19-10, 04:55 PM
If you do decide to use gasoline let it sit out in open air for a long while then it will loose its flamability.
hairnet
09-19-10, 06:34 PM
Much better is paint thinner; I use it to clean chains, degrease, remove tubular glue and label adhesives.
just know turpentine can be harmful while mineral spirits are less so
just know turpentine can be harmful while mineral spirits are less so
TejanoTrackie
09-19-10, 08:19 PM
just know turpentine can be harmful while mineral spirits are less so
Yes, thanks for clarifying. I should have stated specifically that I meant 100% mineral spirits.
Yes, thanks for clarifying. I should have stated specifically that I meant 100% mineral spirits.
cc700
09-19-10, 08:53 PM
also, wd-40 is a penetrant and will break down grease compounds and rubber/plastics, so it's probably far worse to use than mineral spirits. i used some once and it does some nasty stuff to anything that isn't all metal.