Originally Posted by
cyccommute
I just don't get it! WD40 contains mineral spirits which is what is removing the adhesive in the first place. WD40 is just mineral spirits with mineral oil added as a lubricant. Why use a product that you have to wash off afterwards when you could just use mineral spirits which will evaporate cleanly and be done with it?
Hi,
Because I don't wash off the small amount of WD40 residue.
It helps with dirt not sticking the frame, and what is left e.g.
on the front derailleur and the cables does its original job,
i.e. stopping things going rusty.
rgds, sreten.