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Old 02-16-17 | 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by HillRider
Yes it does because WD-40 is mostly high priced kerosine in a convenient container.
Not kerosene but "Stoddard solvent"...aka mineral spirits, white spirits, paint thinner, mineral turpentine, etc...which is a slightly lower boiling point cut from petroleum than kerosene. It's mostly mineral spirits but WD-40 also contains about 20% mineral oil. The mineral oil doesn't do any harm but it is left behind when the solvent evaporates.

Finish Line Speed Degreaser is the Stoddard solvent without the mineral oil. It's also horribly expensive compared to just using mineral spirits with a rag and a bit of elbow grease.
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