WD40 - is it okay to use or not anymore?

[cricket george]

CP - Thanks for the enlightenment

[kgalla02]

... use a cooking spray, like PAM instead, I've seen that recommended on the board more then once, keeps your jigs from sticking together too.

[wilbur]

35 years ago we sprayed it on our lures for catchin Coho on Lake Michigan. I cant say it helped but it sure didnt hurt. I dont know if they changed ingredients or not, but back then I was told it was vegetable oil

[Cane Pole]

Rickie ... here's what the WD-40 folks have to say about that :

“WD-40 Cures Arthritis!” No Way.

Myth: WD-40 cures arthritis.
Fact:
This popular headline, appearing at least once a year in the tabloids, is completely FALSE. WD-40 Company does not recommend the use of WD-40 for medical purposes, and knows no reason why WD-40 would be effective for arthritis pain relief. WD-40 contains petroleum distillates and should be handled with the same precautions for any product containing this type of material.


... cp

WD40 may have worked. Pain is part of the psyche. That is why placebos work on some people.

[Cane Pole]

... use a cooking spray, like PAM instead, I've seen that recommended on the board more then once, keeps your jigs from sticking together too.

Never heard this. I use to use baby oil, but it is made from distilled gas byproducts, so I quit using it.

[CrappiePappy]

WD40 may have worked. Pain is part of the psyche. That is why placebos work on some people.

Quite right, Tom ... the "placebo effect" does work on some people. The problem with using WD-40 as an arthritis rub, comes with those whom may be sensitive or allergic to the ingredients

... cp

[Cane Pole]

Quite right, Tom ... the "placebo effect" does work on some people. The problem with using WD-40 as an arthritis rub, comes with those whom may be sensitive or allergic to the ingredients

... cp

I aree. I used so much Icy Hot on my knee that I had an allergic reaction to it and ended up having to go to doctor for shots.

[jigflinger]

Does anyone really believe what the manufacture puts on the I-net? When I read their response, the first thing they say is: The ingredients are and always will be "SECRET". With that being said, I have a very hard time believing anything they say about what it's not for. I view all of that stuff as pure "anti liability" hype.

[SirBob]

Does anyone really believe what the manufacture puts on the I-net? When I read their response, the first thing they say is: The ingredients are and always will be "SECRET". With that being said, I have a very hard time believing anything they say about what it's not for. I view all of that stuff as pure "anti liability" hype.

Read there MSDS sheet. It contains VOC's Volitale Organic Compounds. This equals not good for the water, and not good for medical uses. But if you insist go soak your lures and hands. I will continue to use it as a rust preventative and general lubricant.

[Cane Pole]

WD 40, duct tape and apple pie are eternal icons.