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Offline Audiocr381ve

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wd40
« on: May 26, 2008, 05:45:34 AM »
is it good to use for grease on my lugs? its allz I got rite now. sorry if this is a dumb question. thanks guys... :) :)
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Re: wd40
« Reply #1 on: May 26, 2008, 06:33:06 AM »
AFAIK It`s good to remove rust but it`s kinda harmful for metal. I`d suggest to use any lubricant for metal bearings and not to use wd40 often. Hope it helps.
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Re: wd40
« Reply #2 on: May 26, 2008, 07:21:44 AM »
thanks for the response mingus. I actually found some grease in the garage!
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Re: wd40
« Reply #3 on: May 26, 2008, 08:58:52 AM »
I know that you've found some grease, but I'd audment mingusfingus' response regarding WD-40.  Actually, I would not use it at all.  WD-40 may seem to lubricate (because it is a petroleum chemical based cleaner), but it actually removes all the (existing) lubrication and also attracts dust.  I'd use it to clean off any dirt or grease, then I'd wipe them down, finishing it off with the appropriate lubricant. 

I would recommend some 3-in-1 oil - just use a very small amount, and it'll do you just fine.
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Re: wd40
« Reply #4 on: May 26, 2008, 09:03:14 AM »
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Re: wd40
« Reply #5 on: May 26, 2008, 09:47:54 AM »
Quote from: Audiocr381ve on May 26, 2008, 05:45:34 AM
is it good to use for grease on my lugs? its all I got rite now. sorry if this is a dumb question. thanks guys... :) :)

WD 40 is really good  for kick pedal and hi hat stand maintenance.. It cleans and greases the ball bearings, springs, chain and any moving parts BUT I would not use it on your kit! Straight Vasoline is good enough to use on your lugs...... They do make lug grease tho...
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Re: wd40
« Reply #6 on: May 26, 2008, 10:58:46 AM »
Quote from: bigblackdrummer on May 26, 2008, 09:47:54 AM
WD 40 is really good  for kick pedal and hi hat stand maintenance.. It cleans and greases the ball bearings, springs, chain and any moving parts BUT I would not use it on your kit! Straight Vasoline is good enough to use on your lugs...... They do make lug grease tho...

WD 40 not really any good for drum parts or pedals because it ends up stripping away existing lubricants and thereby hastens rusting because it eats through the protective layer and attracts dirt particles which cause friction which grinds in the moving parts.

Use a silicone spray on the moving parts like pedals etc.

Use Vaseline (in a thin-light coat) on the tuning rods and lugs. Too much on tuning rods will cause detuning... you will then have to try and clean out the lugs with a Q-tip, which is near impossible so DO NOT PUT TOO MUCH ON THE TUNING RODS.
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Re: wd40
« Reply #7 on: May 26, 2008, 11:55:07 AM »
[use at your own risk] I do this on a regular (2x a year). get a small wire brush from a auto store and use the softer brush that should get the rust off, but you can do what i did and carfully take apart your pedal(only parts that are connected by nuts bolts and screws), clean with degreaser, then let dry, apply a thin amount of thick grease (auto shop) on moveable parts. that should do the job. Even works well with hi hat stands.
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Re: wd40
« Reply #8 on: May 26, 2008, 04:35:11 PM »
Quote from: SabianKnight on May 26, 2008, 10:58:46 AM

WD 40 not really any good for drum parts or pedals because it ends up stripping away existing lubricants and thereby hastens rusting because it eats through the protective layer and attracts dirt particles which cause friction which grinds in the moving parts.

Use a silicone spray on the moving parts like pedals etc.

Use Vaseline (in a thin-light coat) on the tuning rods and lugs. Too much on tuning rods will cause detuning... you will then have to try and clean out the lugs with a Q-tip, which is near impossible so DO NOT PUT TOO MUCH ON THE TUNING RODS.

Ima stop using WD-40 thanks man I didnt know that.
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Re: wd40
« Reply #9 on: May 26, 2008, 04:45:16 PM »
Quote from: bigblackdrummer on May 26, 2008, 04:35:11 PM
Ima stop using WD-40 thanks man I didnt know that.

Drum parts are surprisingly delicate. As things have progressed technology wise the use of alloys and just economics doesn't allow us to use the 'old standard' of fix it. Of course there will always be hose times when duct tape will have to fix the hole in the drumhead.
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Re: wd40
« Reply #10 on: May 26, 2008, 06:53:52 PM »
Quote from: bigblackdrummer on May 26, 2008, 04:35:11 PM
Ima stop using WD-40 thanks man I didnt know that.




How about Ima just stop givin' advice ('cuz it's the same stuff that was already said)...  Selective reading, I see...

Quote from: j_kay on May 26, 2008, 08:58:52 AM
I know that you've found some grease, but I'd augment mingusfingus' response regarding WD-40.  Actually, I would not use it at all.  WD-40 may seem to lubricate (because it is a petroleum chemical based cleaner), but it actually removes all the (existing) lubrication and also attracts dust.  I'd use it to clean off any dirt or grease, then I'd wipe them down, finishing it off with the appropriate lubricant. 

I would recommend some 3-in-1 oil - just use a very small amount, and it'll do you just fine.


And, Vaseline also attracts dirt.  I wouldn't use that, either.
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Re: wd40
« Reply #11 on: May 26, 2008, 06:58:41 PM »
Quote from: j_kay on May 26, 2008, 06:53:52 PM


How about Ima just stop givin' advice ('cuz it's the same stuff that was already said)...  Selective reading, I see...

And, Vaseline also attracts dirt.  I wouldn't use that, either.


For tuning rods it is cool because they are internal (covered... screwed into the lugs) and because Vaseline is solid it lasts longer than liquids. But I wouldn't use it on anything else.


...except maybe the ghetto shoe shine  ;D
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Re: wd40
« Reply #12 on: May 28, 2008, 09:39:36 AM »
Quote from: j_kay on May 26, 2008, 06:53:52 PM


How about Ima just stop givin' advice ('cuz it's the same stuff that was already said)...  Selective reading, I see...

And, Vaseline also attracts dirt.  I wouldn't use that, either.


So ignorant and yet he still talks!
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Re: wd40
« Reply #13 on: May 28, 2008, 09:56:32 AM »
WTH(eck)?!?  Dawg, take this to the PMs.
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Re: wd40
« Reply #14 on: May 28, 2008, 01:28:22 PM »
Quote from: j_kay on May 28, 2008, 09:56:32 AM
WTH(eck)?!?  Dawg, take this to the PMs.

Nah man I was just kickin ya a little  ;D All I got is love for ya.
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Re: wd40
« Reply #15 on: May 28, 2008, 01:36:36 PM »
Quote from: bigblackdrummer on May 28, 2008, 01:28:22 PM
Nah man I was just kickin ya a little  ;D All I got is love for ya.

...your momma can use some WD-40 on the back door of her house though. LOL
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Re: wd40
« Reply #16 on: May 28, 2008, 01:53:45 PM »
Awwwwwww here we go!!!!!!!!!! :o
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Re: wd40
« Reply #17 on: May 28, 2008, 03:13:50 PM »



I use this. Works great for me...
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Re: wd40
« Reply #18 on: May 28, 2008, 03:27:12 PM »
Quote from: Cherri on May 28, 2008, 03:13:50 PM



I use this. Works great for me...


...oh really?
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Re: wd40
« Reply #19 on: May 28, 2008, 03:38:49 PM »
Quote from: JFunky on May 28, 2008, 01:36:36 PM
...your momma can use some WD-40 on the back door of her house though. LOL

Technically her back door is her front door....LOL ;D
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