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carringb wrote:WD 40 is not an oil. It uses a petroleum based solvent as a carrier for the lubricant, which is basically wax. The carrier flashes off (dries) very quickly, leaving a very thin film of wax. This is how it displaces water and protects metal from rusting. In fact, that is how it got it's name. The chemists working on it tried many different conbinations. WD 40 = Water displacement formula #40.
303 or even silicone spray. WD-40 and many other oils are likely to damage it.
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Huntindog wrote:
I am suprised that you are having this issue where you live. I would think it would be more of a hot weather issue.
Are you sure it is the rubber sticking? could it possibly be another substancw such as tree sap etc? Or are the seals deteriorating? I had this issue once here in AZ.
If it is in fact the rubber and it is in good shape, WD 40 should do the trick. The solvent(carrier) will evaporate so quick that the rubber won't notice it. WD 40 is in fact recommended by many products made of rubber that need to be lubricated to install them. motorcycle/Atv grips come to mind. If this bothers you, just spray it on the non seal contact surface. When dry, just the wax based lubricant will remain.
Cheap, easy and everyone has a can or two kicking around.
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