WD-40 can work in a pinch, but honestly, I'd lean toward using a penetrating oil like PB Blaster instead. WD-40 tends to dry out quicker, and I've found penetrating oils break down rust better long-term...just my two cents from experience.
Yeah, totally agree on PB Blaster over WD-40. WD-40's handy for quick fixes, but it's not really designed for long-term rust issues. Personally, I've switched to using biodegradable penetrating oils—stuff like Bio-Blast or similar eco-friendly brands. They break down rust just as well, and I feel better knowing I'm not dumping harsh chemicals down the drain or into the soil. Might cost a bit more upfront, but worth it in the long run...
Interesting point about biodegradable oils...but have you noticed any difference in how quickly they work compared to traditional penetrating oils? I've tried Bio-Blast once or twice, and it seemed slower—maybe it was just me being impatient though.
I've noticed the same thing with Bio-Blast—seems to take its sweet time compared to WD-40. Maybe it's just perception, but has anyone tried warming it slightly first? Wonder if that'd speed things up a bit...
I've messed around with Bio-Blast a fair bit, and honestly, warming it up never really made a noticeable difference for me. Could just be my luck or the specific situation I was dealing with, but it seemed more like patience was key rather than temperature. WD-40 does act quicker, sure, but I've found Bio-Blast tends to do a deeper job if you give it enough time. Maybe it's just a trade-off between speed and thoroughness?
One thing I did notice though—shaking the can vigorously before using it seemed to help a bit. Could've been placebo effect, who knows... but it felt like it dispersed better. Curious if anyone else has noticed that too or if I'm just imagining things.
