Aerosol Engine Degreasers

Prithvi · 2nd June 2009, 10:31

Guys where can I get engine degreasers in Bangalore?

adishell · 28th June 2009, 22:24

guess WD40 will do d job.

gpa · 29th June 2009, 10:40

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Originally Posted by adishell

guess WD40 will do d job.

Yes, WD-40 is an excellent degreaser.

ghostrider · 30th June 2009, 02:28

So all I need to do is just by a can of good ole' WD40, pop the bonnet, and go nuts?
What effect will it have on the rest of the parts? Electricals, hoses, etc?

sgiitk · 30th June 2009, 09:28

I have been using WD40 for ages. In Kanpur we get it from Paint Shops and Hardware Shops.

gpa · 30th June 2009, 10:06

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Originally Posted by ghostrider

So all I need to do is just by a can of good ole' WD40, pop the bonnet, and go nuts?
What effect will it have on the rest of the parts? Electricals, hoses, etc?

WD-40 will not have any adverse effects on parts. As, it is a water repellent, it will actually remove any moisture build up on electrical parts. It will prevent rubber parts from cracking and above all you will get that clean engine look.

CrackedHead · 30th June 2009, 10:50

+1

To quote the WD-40 webpage - WD-40 Frequently Asked Questions

"What surfaces or materials are OK to use WD-40 on?
WD-40 can be used on just about everything. It is safe for metal, rubber, wood and plastic. WD-40 can be applied to painted metal surfaces without harming the paint. Polycarbonate and clear polystyrene plastic are among the few surfaces on which to avoid using a petroleum-based product like WD-40."

Prithvi · 30th June 2009, 11:02

Thanks for the info. Have been using WD40 for long but never as a degreaser. Prestone make an excellent one, but the damn distributors seem to be not interested in selling their stuff like Prestone, Turtle Wax etc. Nothing to beat the US GUNK, the best one .

cyclops · 30th June 2009, 12:42

Can Zorrik by Pidilite be used as a substitute for WD40?

Is the composition for both the same?

gpa · 30th June 2009, 13:23

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Originally Posted by cyclops

Can Zorrik by Pidilite be used as a substitute for WD40?

Is the composition for both the same?

Am afraid, Zorrik does not compare with WD-40. The composition of WD-40 is a trade secret held by The WD-40 company in the US of A, so the compositions of both are definitely different.

Zorrik, claims to do a few of the things as WD-40, but doesn't match up.

scooby05 · 30th June 2009, 13:40

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Originally Posted by cyclops

Can Zorrik by Pidilite be used as a substitute for WD40?

Is the composition for both the same?

Zorrik is similar to wd40. So are many other brands in the market.

ghostrider · 30th June 2009, 13:53

Sweet! Definitely going to give this a shot. Thanks.

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Originally Posted by gpa

WD-40 will not have any adverse effects on parts. As, it is a water repellent, it will actually remove any moisture build up on electrical parts. It will prevent rubber parts from cracking and above all you will get that clean engine look.

Raccoon · 1st July 2009, 16:36

^^^ I dont think spraying WD40 randomly everywhere is a good idea. I'd avoid gaskets and places where it could get into the bearings, at least. Also, I'v observed at few places that surfaces coated with it attract lot of dirt, and you will soon have a layer of sticky dust.

Anybody has any idea how the 3 bond spray compares to WD40? I saw it being used by the Maruti A.S.S. just yesterday. The can said it lubricates, penetrates and prevents rust. All just like WD40. I forgot to check if its pertroleum based. I asked where its available, and the supervisor said any parts shop... which is obviously not true. Anybody in Pune knows where its available?

Prithvi · 1st July 2009, 19:48

Used WD40 yesterday on the engine, sure did clean the area, but not too happy with it.

ibm_jennifer · 1st July 2009, 20:00

Isn't WD40 a penetrant? Never use it to clean your engine parts unless its sealed without any nuts/bolts. Try Wurth Degreaser or Castrol Super Clean. If you cant source them, use La's Awesome Degreaser - it cost you one dollar.

2nd June 2009, 10:31	#1
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adishell BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: India Posts: 30 Thanked: 2 Times	guess WD40 will do d job.
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ghostrider BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 745 Thanked: 506 Times View My Garage	So all I need to do is just by a can of good ole' WD40, pop the bonnet, and go nuts? What effect will it have on the rest of the parts? Electricals, hoses, etc?
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sgiitk BANNED Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurugram Posts: 7,969 Thanked: 4,788 Times	I have been using WD40 for ages. In Kanpur we get it from Paint Shops and Hardware Shops.
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CrackedHead BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 585 Thanked: 81 Times	+1 To quote the WD-40 webpage - WD-40 Frequently Asked Questions "What surfaces or materials are OK to use WD-40 on? WD-40 can be used on just about everything. It is safe for metal, rubber, wood and plastic. WD-40 can be applied to painted metal surfaces without harming the paint. Polycarbonate and clear polystyrene plastic are among the few surfaces on which to avoid using a petroleum-based product like WD-40."
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30th June 2009, 11:02	#8
Prithvi BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 302 Thanked: 25 Times	Thanks for the info. Have been using WD40 for long but never as a degreaser. Prestone make an excellent one, but the damn distributors seem to be not interested in selling their stuff like Prestone, Turtle Wax etc. Nothing to beat the US GUNK, the best one .
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30th June 2009, 12:42	#9
cyclops BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 297 Thanked: 12 Times	Can Zorrik by Pidilite be used as a substitute for WD40? Is the composition for both the same?
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1st July 2009, 16:36	#13
Raccoon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Poona Posts: 1,851 Thanked: 116 Times	^^^ I dont think spraying WD40 randomly everywhere is a good idea. I'd avoid gaskets and places where it could get into the bearings, at least. Also, I'v observed at few places that surfaces coated with it attract lot of dirt, and you will soon have a layer of sticky dust. Anybody has any idea how the 3 bond spray compares to WD40? I saw it being used by the Maruti A.S.S. just yesterday. The can said it lubricates, penetrates and prevents rust. All just like WD40. I forgot to check if its pertroleum based. I asked where its available, and the supervisor said any parts shop... which is obviously not true. Anybody in Pune knows where its available?
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1st July 2009, 19:48	#14
Prithvi BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 302 Thanked: 25 Times	Used WD40 yesterday on the engine, sure did clean the area, but not too happy with it.
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1st July 2009, 20:00	#15
ibm_jennifer BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 529 Thanked: 7 Times	Isn't WD40 a penetrant? Never use it to clean your engine parts unless its sealed without any nuts/bolts. Try Wurth Degreaser or Castrol Super Clean. If you cant source them, use La's Awesome Degreaser - it cost you one dollar.
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