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WD-40 will corrode the washers on leatherman tools?
on: October 09, 2018, 07:32:34 AM
Since English is not my native language I may be wrong, but washers are the little discs that separate the tools from each other / the frame?

Anyway, although they recommended using it this page:
https://www.leatherman.com/blog/everyday/how-to-maintain-and-extend-the-life-of-your-leatherman

But on this page: https://www.leatherman.com/CustomerService-Maintenance.html

they say "Do NOT use WD-40® as this will corrode the washers on our tools.".

Can it really damage my tools? 
Also, I may have a gun oil, although I'm not sure of its kind, it will be fine to use on my tools as a lubricant?
« Last Edit: October 09, 2018, 07:40:31 AM by gil2979 »

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Re: WD-40 will corrode the washers on leatherman tools?
Reply #1 on: October 09, 2018, 09:02:40 AM
WD-40 is not a lubricant, it’s for displacing water.  ;)
I don’t know if it corrodes the washers.

Many of us use plain food safe mineral oil, and that works great.  :tu:

Gun oil will probably work, I’ve never used it to know for sure though.
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Re: WD-40 will corrode the washers on leatherman tools?
Reply #2 on: October 09, 2018, 02:28:42 PM
Gun oil will work although maybe not food safe where as plain mineral oil is .
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Re: WD-40 will corrode the washers on leatherman tools?
Reply #3 on: October 09, 2018, 09:07:15 PM
I can't see how as LM still/used to recommend WD for their tools.

Plus I've used wd on my 99 wave since I got it (in 1999), nothing wrong with the washers at all
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Re: WD-40 will corrode the washers on leatherman tools?
Reply #4 on: October 09, 2018, 09:20:44 PM
Quote from: Smashie on October 09, 2018, 09:07:15 PM
I can't see how as LM still/used to recommend WD for their tools.

I agree.... :think:

But, I'd still use a food-safe oil like mineral oil or a very light dressing with Ballistol.

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Re: WD-40 will corrode the washers on leatherman tools?
Reply #5 on: October 09, 2018, 09:21:59 PM
What makes Leatherman prove to corrosion/rust, is not WD40, but the metal grades they use, and the surface texture of components. That said, there are better lubricants, and mineral oil would be my recommendation.


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Re: WD-40 will corrode the washers on leatherman tools?
Reply #6 on: October 09, 2018, 09:33:15 PM
The bead blasting LM uses on a lot of models makes it really prone to rust. Cleaned an ST300, and not an hour later, rust spots everywhere.


WD40 I only use when breaking a well used, really stiff knife loose.  For lube, either 3-in-1 or gun oil.
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Re: WD-40 will corrode the washers on leatherman tools?
Reply #7 on: October 09, 2018, 10:47:05 PM
WD-40 is mostly made of solvents.  It's not a very good lubricant.
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Re: WD-40 will corrode the washers on leatherman tools?
Reply #8 on: October 09, 2018, 11:30:46 PM
Ok conflicting information http://wiki.multitool.org/tiki-browse_gallery.php?galleryId=19&offset=0 PST manual says use WD, website says don't
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Re: WD-40 will corrode the washers on leatherman tools?
Reply #9 on: October 10, 2018, 12:34:18 AM
Quote from: Don Pablo on October 09, 2018, 09:02:40 AM
WD-40 is not a lubricant, it’s for displacing water.  ;)
I don’t know if it corrodes the washers.

Many of us use plain food safe mineral oil, and that works great.  :tu:

Gun oil will probably work, I’ve never used it to know for sure though.
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I don't think WD-40 will corrode the washers but it might gum up over time.
I'll stick with 3 in 1 or something like it.
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Re: WD-40 will corrode the washers on leatherman tools?
Reply #10 on: October 11, 2018, 03:59:01 PM
Thanks for all the answers!

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