Re: [DML] Contact Cleaner vs. WD-40

[mike.griese@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

You can use WD-40 in a pinch, but it is not a good replacement.  Most contact cleaners are degreasers, and WD-40 will remove grease to some extent.  The difference is, contact cleaners are made to not leave a residue when they evaporate.  WD-40, while not a great long-term lubricant, leaves a residue, which attracts dirt.

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Mike

-------------- Original message from "rgalichon" <rgalichon@xxxxxxx>: -------------- 

Some time ago, I saw a DeLorean owner clean some of his contacts with WD-40. I was kinda surprised by that, but the guy insisted that WD-40 was just as good as 
> contact cleaner. 
> 
> Has anyone else seen this? Has anyone else tried this with any success? 
> 
> Thanks! 
> 
> Rich, 2088 


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