Corrosion processes or rusting events occur all around us. In the automotive sector, for example. Four-wheeled vehicle nuts and bolts, double cab car body hinges, and even motorbike spokes are examples.
After being invited to travel to coastal areas or beaches, not long after being left alone rust “flowers” begin to grow due to the oxidation process of salt, air, metal materials. Obviously it’s annoying because metal exposed to rust will become brittle and won’t function as usual.
Quoted from various car repair sources, the automotive world knows oil, lubricant, or some kind of “magic” oil for anti-rust matters. If you use it in moderation, things will be fine.
The definition of anti-rust lubricant or oil is a product that is applied to engine parts and automotive components, until a thin layer of anti-rust is formed on the metal surface so that objects do not rust.
So, what if the object that is to be treated or coated or treated already has rust?
Likewise, this lubricant has the ability to stop the process that is occurring or decontaminate oil, asphalt, rust and adhering dirt without damaging the metal surface. So that after lubrication the components can work again smoothly, without the sound of friction or friction.
Various kinds of lubricants, as an illustration. Look for WD-40 here [Shutterstock]. The general purpose lubricant in the automotive sector being discussed is known as WD-40. The initial code “WD” means water displacement, and -40 is an indication that this is the 40th formula taken directly from the laboratory book of the chemical expert who developed this product.
The first company to use Multi-Purpose Product WD-40 commercially was Convair, an aerospace contractor, to protect the outer coating of the Atlas missile from rust and corrosion.
This oil acts as a lubricant, rust preventative, penetrant, and provides moisture to the metal the formula is applied to. What’s even more exciting is that, even though times continue to develop and there have been a number of exciting discoveries in the mechanical and automotive fields, the flexibility of WD-40 makes it famous as a jack of all trades.
This lubricant, like most treatment oils in general, can be used for plastic and metal materials to reduce friction and prevent rust and corrosion.
The fun thing is, its use is not limited to the automotive world, everyday household things can also make it an effective solution. Namely for garage door hinges, house gates, and the main door. These include window hinges, locks that have not been opened for a long time, house and room keys, children’s toy bicycles, even refrigerator bearings made of metal.
So, storing WD-40 lubricant at home is not just for use in the car garage, but for household needs. There are long pieces of plastic available (usually red) that are like tiny straws that can be opened and inserted for use in component gaps to ensure that this lubricant can overcome corrosion or rust.