WD-40 Trivia

[ronlock at comcast.net]

WD-40 Trivia
The WD-40 company is one of very few relatively large companies that have
been successful for several years with only one product.

Later, Ron Lockhart
-------------- Original message -------------- 

> Right. It was billed to me as useful for everything. WD-40 never made the 
> claim, of course. What it's good at, it's very good at. Just don't spray 
> it on battery connectors and battery terminals, or you wind up with a fine, 
> white surface powder that is,as I say, dielectric. And it's hard to remove; 
> seems as if it just keeps growing on the surface of the terminals and posts. 
> Eventually, some very energetic brushing got it back to where it should be. 
> But around boats--I just don't think it can be beat. Especially around 
> boats used in salt water. (Ugh! Nasty stuff!) 
> Billl Glaze 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Jim Ivey" 
> To: 
> Sent: Monday, November 21, 2005 4:29 PM 
> Subject: Re: Re: Transmitter maintenance 
> 
> 
> > Bill 
> > The WD 40 isn't a lubricant as some people think. After the fluid 
> > evaporates it becomes really sticky. 
> > It is a good cleaner and rust remover,nut breaker,bolt remover. 
> > 
> > Jim Ivey 
> >> 
> >> From: "Bill Glaze" 
> >> Date: 2005/11/21 Mon PM 02:22:01 EST 
> >> To: 
> >> Subject: Re: Transmitter maintenance 
> >> 
> >> And I wouldn't use WD-40 either. I've found out by experience that after 
> >> a period of time, the stuff turns into a dielectric. (At least, it used 
> >> to.) 
> >> And, I've then had a terrible time removing it. 
> >> Bill Glaze 
> >> ----- Original Message ----- 
> >> From: John Ferrell 
> >> To: discussion at nsrca.org 
> >> Sent: Monday, November 21, 2005 9:36 AM 
> >> Subject: Re: Transmitter maintenance 
> >> 
> >> 
> >> Windex with ammonia is corrosive. I have ruined glasses with it. 
> >> 
> >> John Ferrell 
> >> http://DixieNC.US 
> >> 
> >> ----- Original Message ----- 
> >> From: William C. Harden 
> >> To: discussion at nsrca.org 
> >> Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2005 9:51 PM 
> >> Subject: RE: Transmitter maintenance 
> >> 
> >> 
> >> The telescoping antenna can be cleaned with Windex. Pull the antenna 
> >> all the way out. Spray the antenna with Windex. Push the antenna all 
> >> the way in and then out again a couple of times. With the antenna all 
> >> the way out wipe it off with a paper towel or clean cloth. The clean 
> >> antenna should easily extend and collapse after the cleaning. 
> >> 
> >> 
> >> 
> >> I don't know what to advise concerning the squeaking throttle stick. 
> >> 
> >> 
> >> 
> >> Bill Harden 
> >> 
> >> 
> >> 
> >> -----Original Message----- 
> >> From: discussion-request at nsrca.org 
> >> [mailto:discussion-request at nsrca.org] On Behalf Of PPandelaers 
> >> Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2005 8:14 PM 
> >> To: Discussion at Nsrca.Org; Mini IAC (Mini IAC) 
> >> Subject: Transmitter maintenance 
> >> 
> >> 
> >> 
> >> Hi guys, 
> >> 
> >> 
> >> 
> >> I'm looking for some advise on "mechanical " transmitter maintenance. 
> >> 
> >> 
> >> 
> >> 1. My antenna is sliding very difficulty in and out: Can I use 
> >> some kind of grease, or is that not a good idea? 
> >> 
> >> 2. My throttle stick is squeaking: same question 
> >> 
> >> 
> >> 
> >> 
> >> 
> >> Thanks!! 
> >> 
> >> 
> >> 
> >> Patrick 
> >> 
> >> 
> >> 
> >> 
> > 
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