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brentrocks
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When ever i change the strings on my EVH i squirt a little wd-40 on the floyd screws to keep them screwing good. i always keep a towel close to wipe off any overpsray.
i have never had any problems.
hope this helps!
i have never had any problems.
hope this helps!
tommyindelaware
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saplingg said:
that stuff is strickly a lubricant......... i wouldn't use wd40 on the switches....you don't want wd40 on your switch contacts. i don't think it's worth the risk to the contacts...or the finish......
a company called CAIG makes lubricating contact cleaner thats safe (pro-gold ) . it cleans...lubes...and protects all eletrical parts very well. it's like a high tech contact cleaner. works very well....but it's like $20.00 a can. 1 can will last ya forever though......you don't have to use much. it works way better than any other contact cleaner i've ever used. i've rescued many vintage pots , and switches w/ this stuff......
the CAIG D-5 stuff cleans great too....but it doesn't lube much......
radio shack supposidly just picked up caig...so you may wanna try them first.
and.......there web site is excellent...very informative......
http://shopping.netledger.com/s.nl/c.ACCT113328/sc.2/category.178/it.A/id.1542/.f
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tommyindelaware
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wiping would be safe. wd40 sprayed on would seep to the contacts because it is so thin...but wiping would be alright.
The WD in WD-40 actually stands for Water Displacement. That was actually a $64,000 question on “Who wants to be a Millionaire?” one night. It is a petroleum based product that does conduct electricity and is flammable. Therefore it is not ideal for electrical contacts. Plain old contact cleaner would be the best for contacts. WD-40 will stop the rust from progressing but it gets really messy. A little more elegant solution is Remington’s Teflon Spray. It’s really good for protecting metal. It shines a little better, and has the extra added benefit of being “Slicker than Greased Owl Sh*t that’s been boiled with Okra.” I know I have said that before but I just love that.
Just a little note I received today by coincidence on the theme:
ubject: WD-40
> When you read the "shower door" part, try it. It's the first thing that has cleaned that spotty shower door. If yours is plastic, it works just as well as glass. It's a miracle! Then try it on your stovetop... Viola! It's now shinier than it's ever been. You'll be amazed.
> The product began from a search for a rust preventative solvent and degreaser to protect missile parts. WD-40 was created in 1953 by three technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company. Its name comes from the project that was to find a "water displacement" compound. They were successful with the fortieth formulation, thus WD-40.
> The Corvair Company bought it in bulk to protect their Atlas missile parts. The workers were so pleased with the product, they began smuggling (also known as "shrinkage" or "stealing") it out to use at home. The executives decided there might be a consumer market for it and put it in aerosol cans. The rest, as they say, is history.
> It is a carefully guarded recipe known only to four people. Only one of them is the "brew master." There are about 2.5 million gallons of the stuff manufactured each year. It gets it's distinctive smell from a fragrance that is added to the brew. Ken East (one of the original founders) says there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt you.
> Here are some of the uses:
>
> Protects silver from tarnishing
> Cleans and lubricates guitar strings
> Gets oil spots off concrete driveways
> Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making it slippery
> Keeps flies off cows
> Restores and cleans chalkboards
> Removes lipstick stains
> Loosens stubborn zippers
> Untangles jewelry chains
> Removes stains from stainless steel sinks
> Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill
> Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing
> Removes tomato stains from clothing
> Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots
> Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors
> Keeps scissors working smoothly
> Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes
> Gives a children's play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide
> Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers
> Rids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises
> Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open
> Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close
> Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl bumpers
> Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles
> Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans
> Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons and bicycles for easy handling
> Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly
> Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools
> Removes splattered grease on stove
> Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging
> Lubricates prosthetic limbs
> Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell)
> Removes all traces of duct tape
> I have even heard of folks spraying it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis pain.
> Florida's favorite use was "cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers
> The favorite use in the state of New York--WD-40 protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements.
> WD-40 attracts fish . Spray a LITTLE on live bait or lures and you will be catching the big one in no time. Also it's a lot cheaper than the chemical attractants that are made for just that purpose. Keep in mind though, using some chemical laced baits or lures for fishing are not allowed in some states.
> Use it for fire ant bites It takes the sting away immediately, and stops the itch.
> WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and wipe with a clean rag.
> Also, if you've discovered that your teenage daughter has washed and dried a tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the lipstick spots with WD-40 and rewash. Presto! Lipstick is gone!
> If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the moisture and allow the car to start. (If I knew what a distributor cap was, it might help)
> WD-40, long known for its ability to remove leftover tape mung (sticky label tape), is also a lovely perfume and air freshener! Sprayed liberally on every hinge in the house, it leaves that distinctive clean fresh scent for up to two days!
> Seriously though, it removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floor!
> Use WD-40 for those nasty tar and scuff marks on flooring. It doesn't seem to harm the finish and you won't have to scrub nearly as hard to get them off.
> Just remember to open some windows if you have a lot of marks.
> Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly!
> Use WD-40!
>
>Check out their site for more goodies:
> http://www.wd40jobsite.com/secret_search.cf<http://www.wd40jobsite.com/secret_search.cf>
ubject: WD-40
> When you read the "shower door" part, try it. It's the first thing that has cleaned that spotty shower door. If yours is plastic, it works just as well as glass. It's a miracle! Then try it on your stovetop... Viola! It's now shinier than it's ever been. You'll be amazed.
> The product began from a search for a rust preventative solvent and degreaser to protect missile parts. WD-40 was created in 1953 by three technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company. Its name comes from the project that was to find a "water displacement" compound. They were successful with the fortieth formulation, thus WD-40.
> The Corvair Company bought it in bulk to protect their Atlas missile parts. The workers were so pleased with the product, they began smuggling (also known as "shrinkage" or "stealing") it out to use at home. The executives decided there might be a consumer market for it and put it in aerosol cans. The rest, as they say, is history.
> It is a carefully guarded recipe known only to four people. Only one of them is the "brew master." There are about 2.5 million gallons of the stuff manufactured each year. It gets it's distinctive smell from a fragrance that is added to the brew. Ken East (one of the original founders) says there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt you.
> Here are some of the uses:
>
> Protects silver from tarnishing
> Cleans and lubricates guitar strings
> Gets oil spots off concrete driveways
> Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making it slippery
> Keeps flies off cows
> Restores and cleans chalkboards
> Removes lipstick stains
> Loosens stubborn zippers
> Untangles jewelry chains
> Removes stains from stainless steel sinks
> Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill
> Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing
> Removes tomato stains from clothing
> Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots
> Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors
> Keeps scissors working smoothly
> Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes
> Gives a children's play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide
> Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers
> Rids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises
> Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open
> Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close
> Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl bumpers
> Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles
> Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans
> Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons and bicycles for easy handling
> Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly
> Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools
> Removes splattered grease on stove
> Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging
> Lubricates prosthetic limbs
> Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell)
> Removes all traces of duct tape
> I have even heard of folks spraying it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis pain.
> Florida's favorite use was "cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers
> The favorite use in the state of New York--WD-40 protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements.
> WD-40 attracts fish . Spray a LITTLE on live bait or lures and you will be catching the big one in no time. Also it's a lot cheaper than the chemical attractants that are made for just that purpose. Keep in mind though, using some chemical laced baits or lures for fishing are not allowed in some states.
> Use it for fire ant bites It takes the sting away immediately, and stops the itch.
> WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and wipe with a clean rag.
> Also, if you've discovered that your teenage daughter has washed and dried a tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the lipstick spots with WD-40 and rewash. Presto! Lipstick is gone!
> If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the moisture and allow the car to start. (If I knew what a distributor cap was, it might help)
> WD-40, long known for its ability to remove leftover tape mung (sticky label tape), is also a lovely perfume and air freshener! Sprayed liberally on every hinge in the house, it leaves that distinctive clean fresh scent for up to two days!
> Seriously though, it removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floor!
> Use WD-40 for those nasty tar and scuff marks on flooring. It doesn't seem to harm the finish and you won't have to scrub nearly as hard to get them off.
> Just remember to open some windows if you have a lot of marks.
> Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly!
> Use WD-40!
>
>Check out their site for more goodies:
> http://www.wd40jobsite.com/secret_search.cf<http://www.wd40jobsite.com/secret_search.cf>
A while back, on another forum, I mentioned that I used a squirt of WD-40 on my bridge, specifically my d-tuna, and I got reamed for it, everyone told me it was corrosive, and that I must be stupid to use it on my guitar... I take it that it's not?
Raz
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Holy C*$& that's cool...but one thing I don't understand...how the heck did the THREAD POSTER'S JP get so rusted, isn't the JP a relatively new series, relatively speaking?mcclassic said:
kbaim
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I've heard Norm play and I can definitely confirm his guitar playing sounds rusty.
Actually, it sounds quite pleasing.
Actually, it sounds quite pleasing.
kbaim
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........Or, for about the price of 2 cups of Starbucks coffee, you can buy a new set of strings.
Raz
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Wow, really rust in the case, on new strings...man I shouldn't complain about the cold here then...
SteveB
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I think I mentioned at some point in the past that my 'how-to' setup video with guitar tech Tracy Longo features his own 50-50 mix of WD 40 and alcohol. He uses this to clean strings. The alcohol cleans the dirt and the WD40 prevents rust and helps keep dirt off.
The guy swears by this mixture.
The guy swears by this mixture.
brentrocks
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NorM said:
in the case....wow! that's unreal!!!
SteveB
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jongitarz said:
Haha! You can go right ahead and swear at that mixture, but at least it got a response out of you!
I suppose you are welcome to your opinion, although I can't imagine what anyone who works for Ernie Ball could know about strings...
