On Thu, 10 Jul 2003 22:57:42 -0400, jason.dml@bleazard.net (Jason
Bleazard) wrote:
>
>I've heard that WD-40 just attracts dirt, and probably isn't the best
>thing to use. What is good to use instead?
>
>This is something I would like to know in general. Right now though I
>need it for the scissor jacks on the corners of our trailer, particularly
>in the threads. They're really squeaky... the neighbor's kid says they
>sound like his band class :-).
>
>Thanks in advance.
For most things (especially things that will be outdoors), almost
everyone will recommend a silicone spray lube. I picked up a couple
cans of Pyroil silicone spray and it seems to work well. It still
attracts a little bit of dirt and dust if it sits on a flat surface.
I spray the #(%*)! out of my boat trailer a couple times a year with
it and it keeps things nice and quiet, although it does collect a bit
of dust where it sits on the rails.
Definitely lasts a lot longer than WD-40, particularly outdoors. I
still use WD-40 for just about everything indoors, though, because
it's so easy to get (and I have about 15 cans that I've accumulated
over the past few years).
-Bill
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