Using WD-40 and other Lubricating sprays?

[andronikos916]

Hello guys,

I would like your opinion on what lubrication sprays you are using.

I am using my boat 80% lake 20% salt water. I have a closed cooling system on my ZR6 390hp.

My dealer told me to spray with WD-40 most of the engine to protect it from corrosion etc.. (exept from the belts). Even parts that are painted black, or plastics etc..

I was wondering if it is a good idea to also use Corrosion X spray or a similar anti-corrosion spray?

It makes sense to me, to 1st remove any corrosion and then apply some kind of silicon or anti-corrosion spray to create a think layer of protection. But I am not sure what to use and what not to...

By using WD-40 everywhere - does not sound very cleaver to me...

I am quite new Nautique owner and I will like your help.

Thank you,
Andronikos

[AirTool]

RE: Using WD-40 and other Lubricating sprays?

I've not done what you are doing but I wouldn't use wd-40. In fact I don't even own a can and don't want any.

One product you might consider is a plastic-safe lubricant. I use CRC 2-26:

http://www.crcindustries.com/faxdocs/tchdta/101.pdf

http://www.crcindustries.com/ei/cont...x?PID=Panel2_4

[Chris4x4Gill2]

RE: Using WD-40 and other Lubricating sprays?

I dont have any experience with salt water, but WD-40 evaproates very quickly and is not an effective protectant I would not think, if you are spraying it on prior to running the boat in saltwater. It is a "Water-Displacement" product that will hel premove moisture, but I do not know how effective it is at removing the salt.

I also dont know what good spraying the plastic parts does.........they arent going to rust. Flushing the system with fresh water (flushpro) would be much more of a priority to me I would think.

[BP22]

I really like the Boshield T-9.

http://www.boeshield.com/rust_prevention/t9_spray.php

[maxpower220]

WD-40 has it's place, but probably not in this case. After use in the saltwater, you need to wash your boat down inside and out. flush your engine with fresh water for 5-15 mins.
Corrosion Block (in a blue can) is a great product, I have used it for years and it works. I spray down the engine with it after every salt water day and I also use it for winterization. It protects and does not evaporate (like WD-40 will). I spray everything down on the engine, I absolutely hate rust. WD-40 is a lubricant, it has a different purpose that protecting metal.

If you already have rust, I would clean the surface, paint, and then use corrosion block.

[WakeSlayer]

Chris is right, WD40 is for water displacement, and is pretty much worthless for anything else.

Here is something that a friend has told me about for years. I just got a can to try for a couple things to see if I like it.
Also, it is enviromentally friendly.

www.ballistol.com

[skiking]

I don't use my boat in salt water so I mainly use Corrosion X on certain bolts or areas I want to protect. They also have a HD Corrosion X version that builds a film and I use that on certain parts under my trailer to protect them from corrosion.

As for salt water, I live close to the Texas coast and we have always used LPS 3 on our fishing boats. This was recommended to us years ago and most all of the commercial fisherman and guides use it on their boats and equipment to protect them from the harsh salt environments of the Texas Gulf Coast. It can be purchased at most auto parts stores.

http://www.lpslabs.com/product_pg/co...n_pg/LPS3.html

[Red57Bird]

Chris is right, WD40 is for water displacement, and is pretty much worthless for anything else.

Here is something that a friend has told me about for years. I just got a can to try for a couple things to see if I like it.
Also, it is enviromentally friendly.

www.ballistol.com

Slayer - that is what I use to clean all my firearms with. I use it on barrels, stocks, actions, etc. I can vouch that it has been a good product for me.

I was told that the Germans used in WWI and WWII for their guns - they also used it on battlefield wounds. Not sure I would take it that far - I'll stick with Neosporin for the cuts/scrapes I get from working on the boat!!

[WakeSlayer]

Redbird,

I have heard the same thing about wounds and such. I actually heard that you could theoretically consume it, too.

I have a little blackpowder cannon that I bought from the same guy. that is what he recommended for cleaning it.
I have a small oven at my cabin out west that I leave covered, but outside. the regulator had gone bad on it and was severely corroded. I could not get it loose to save my life while there over the winter. My buddy stopped by the day before I got there this spring and soaked it in Ballistol. With nearly no pressure, it came right off.

Andronikos,
They talk up marine use on their website pretty good. Being eco friendly, I would give that a try as everything you spray on your engine is going to come out into the water through the bilge. Where are you located btw?

[AirTool]

Re: RE: Using WD-40 and other Lubricating sprays?

I also dont know what good spraying the plastic parts does.........they arent going to rust. Flushing the system with fresh water (flushpro) would be much more of a priority to me I would think.

Absolutely hilarious.

[andronikos916]

Redbird,

I have heard the same thing about wounds and such. I actually heard that you could theoretically consume it, too.

I have a little blackpowder cannon that I bought from the same guy. that is what he recommended for cleaning it.
I have a small oven at my cabin out west that I leave covered, but outside. the regulator had gone bad on it and was severely corroded. I could not get it loose to save my life while there over the winter. My buddy stopped by the day before I got there this spring and soaked it in Ballistol. With nearly no pressure, it came right off.

Andronikos,
They talk up marine use on their website pretty good. Being eco friendly, I would give that a try as everything you spray on your engine is going to come out into the water through the bilge. Where are you located btw?

I live in Athens, Greece. I will try to see what products they are available here and let you know.

Thank you for all the help,
Andornikos

[WakeSlayer]

Ballistol has a UK dealer.

[harddock]

Re: RE: Using WD-40 and other Lubricating sprays?

I've not done what you are doing but I wouldn't use wd-40. In fact I don't even own a can and don't want any.

One product you might consider is a plastic-safe lubricant. I use CRC 2-26:

http://www.crcindustries.com/faxdocs/tchdta/101.pdf

http://www.crcindustries.com/ei/cont...x?PID=Panel2_4

I used to keep a boat in Florida and sprayed the entire engine compartment with CRC but I think it was 556 or something close. I would leave the boat in a rack for weeks to a month at a time and every thing looked good when I would return. I believe the CRC wasn't flammable like WD-40

[AirTool]

RE: Re: RE: Using WD-40 and other Lubricating sprays?

I used to keep a boat in Florida and sprayed the entire engine compartment with CRC but I think it was 556 or something close.

There are several good CRC and LPS rust preventative products for various purposes.

I suggested the one engineered to reduce the risk of long term damage to all the plastic connectors, wiring, etc.

How did the plastics hold up for you?