Another use for Fluid Film

[PILOON]

Saw some of the posts here about Fluid Film and bought a spray can to try on my hydralic cylinders to reduce possible rust. I had been using WD 40. Based on the praise of the stuff here on TBN I thought I had better try it. I sprayed it on my backhoe cylinders since it is currently off the tractor and I want to reduce chance of rust. I went back to the backhoe after a couple of weeks and the cylinders were pretty covered with flying bugs, gnat like. They must have liked the stuff.

I'd be careful of using WD40.
On my pickup cap I used it to clean and lube the pneumatic spring loaded piston things that keep the rear door up.
It seemed that the seals used on the lifters were allergic to something in the WD40 and within days the rear door stopped working.

Must depend on the type of seals used, ie rubber, vitron butyl etc.

 

[SunnyJim]

I'd be careful of using WD40.
On my pickup cap I used it to clean and lube the pneumatic spring loaded piston things that keep the rear door up.
It seemed that the seals used on the lifters were allergic to something in the WD40 and within days the rear door stopped working.

Must depend on the type of seals used, ie rubber, vitron butyl etc.

WD40 is a combination of solvents and petroleum products. The solvents will attack natural rubber causing it to dry out and the petroleum will cause the rubber to swell.

 

[bota jim]

fluid film is supposed to be a natural product, lanolin based i believe.

 

[Samandothers]

Good cautions and warnings about WD-40. I have used it probably where I should not have. For about a year sprayed on my cylinders. Recently started with the Fluid Film based on what I read that it last/sticks longer. The Fluid Film site indicates there can be some swelling of natural rubber but not others. So far so good!

 

[Dargo]

ha!!! at first i hated the smell of it. its so funky, but now i really like it. smells kinda good. i did the same thing with my hoe. it has been on there for a few months now and there is a really nice coating still on it. it doesn't evaporate away. leaves a coating kinda like spray on lithium grease.

I want to first state that, bar none, Fluid Film is the best spray lubricant that prevents rust available. It does have an odd smell to it and an even worse taste. Now before you go getting strange ideas, it DOES say that it's completely safe! Still, I would advise against spraying anything full blast through the straw with your face close to the surface. You'll get the splatter!

 

[dcyrilc]

Has anyone ever tried it with padlocks? I have a problem here, when it gets cold, with frost settling in the locks and freezing. Makes for a real pain opening the lock in the morning when the tumblers are frozen. Was wondering if it might help keep moisture out.

 

[PILOON]

I have sprayed WD40 into all my padlocks and car doors for the last 20 years and never had a frozen lock yet.
Just a little pssht* will do it. *tap of the nozzle!
Works for me!
But don't wipe/spray on tail gate lift springs as I had bad luck there, (ate the seals on my PU cap lift gate.)

 

[jimmyj]

Fluid Film is the greatest. I posted this once before but I just bought new cowboy boots (not fancy, plain for working) and the salesman told me the best treatment for waterproofing etc was ......you guessed it....Fluid Film.

Now I wonder how the stuff is on ice cream...

 

[SunnyJim]

I have sprayed WD40 into all my padlocks and car doors for the last 20 years and never had a frozen lock yet.
Just a little pssht* will do it. *tap of the nozzle!
Works for me!
But don't wipe/spray on tail gate lift springs as I had bad luck there, (ate the seals on my PU cap lift gate.)

I would use fluid film in the locks since it will not freeze or wear off easily.

I had to replace the thermostat on my Grand Caravan and WD40 made for a great gasket remover. It helped cut through the adhesive they use on the gaskets. Thats one advantage of using a product with a high VOC content.

 

[bdeboer]

Has anyone ever tried it with padlocks? I have a problem here, when it gets cold, with frost settling in the locks and freezing. Makes for a real pain opening the lock in the morning when the tumblers are frozen. Was wondering if it might help keep moisture out.

I have used it in locks for the last 2 winters, and it seems to work better than the graphite based Lock-Ease. One thing I did notice is that it gets kind of stiff when it is real cold. Still beats heating up the key and lock with a lighter.