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SOA 06-17-2017 10:26 PM

Wd-40
 
Is wd-40 safe on motorcycle paint. I was spraying some on my foot pegs to oil them and keep the clips from rusting. Is it safe to leave wd-40 sit on the bike like this. Anyone used this before in this aspect surely?

NORTY FLATZ 06-17-2017 10:30 PM

Used wd-40 to remove tape spooge from the rear fender. Left it on about 10 mins. No damage.

Might look for stainless clips if your are corroding.

SOA 06-17-2017 10:37 PM

Mine is. But they said spraying some wd 40 on it every so often will keep it from corroding. Just didn't want it to hurt paint

NORTY FLATZ 06-17-2017 10:52 PM

WD-40 could only be a problem for paint if it was just sprayed on, before the aromatics evaporated, and they got underneath the paint layer somehow.

Jshopes 06-18-2017 05:41 AM

ive definitely had greenhats detail work trucks with wd, pb blaster, and zep. The only problem ive noticed is dust sticks to it like crazy. It works great though for cleaning up petroleum based messes.

Hopper. 06-18-2017 06:18 AM

WD is great for getting bug guts and asphalt tar splatter off of paint work. Never had a problem with it hurting the paint.

davidwruth 06-18-2017 06:23 AM

I have always thought that WD40 is a better cleaner than a lubricant. That's how I've used it for years

Ben221 06-18-2017 07:00 AM

Love the WD. I used to power wash my dirt bikes and then spray every part except the brakes and rotors generously with WD. Works in to crevices and removes water and protects about everything. I have used it on paint to remove sticky stuff but I always assume it takes off my wax so I would reapply.

Cazador 06-18-2017 07:06 AM

A friend that owns a car wash once told me that the tar remover is basically WD40. After a long trip in my truck. I used WD40 to remove the bugs and tar from the front and sides. It worked great and no problem with the plastic grill or paint.

oct1949 06-18-2017 08:01 AM

Use it for Yrs and I've never a problem getting it on the paint.


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