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chugach001
Oct 18, 2010, 5:25 PM
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My cams were crusting up so I WD-40'd them and wiped clean with a rag, twice.
But, I know how damaging oil can be with slings, etc. Before I toss these back in my bag - just how oil-free do they have to be? Am I being a ninny?
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spikeddem
Oct 18, 2010, 5:45 PM
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chugach001 wrote: My cams were crusting up so I WD-40'd them and wiped clean with a rag, twice. But, I know how damaging oil can be with slings, etc. Before I toss these back in my bag - just how oil-free do they have to be? Am I being a ninny?
Considering cams are outdoor gear, I wouldn't ever use dirt-attracting WD-40 on them. Use a product like White Lightning. Back when I was about nine years old I used WD-40 on my skateboard bearing. It worked like a charm--for about a day.
If you make the cams actually oil free, then you have removed the WD-40, and it will no longer do anything for you. WD-40 must actually be present to do it's job. White Lightning is wax-based, and won't attract dirt to the extent that WD-40 will.
However, since you've already done this, I personally wouldn't worry about the oil and slings issues. Then again, I have no idea how much oil is actually on them as I can't inspect them in person. Unless they're dripping oil, I wouldn't worry about it. If just the springs have WD-40 on them, you'll be fine.
Edit: If you honestly worried about it, why not just store them in a separate area from the slings? Seems like a no brainer to me.
(This post was edited by spikeddem on Oct 18, 2010, 5:46 PM)
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sbaclimber
Oct 18, 2010, 7:08 PM
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spikeddem wrote: chugach001 wrote: My cams were crusting up so I WD-40'd them and wiped clean with a rag, twice. But, I know how damaging oil can be with slings, etc. Before I toss these back in my bag - just how oil-free do they have to be? Am I being a ninny? Considering cams are outdoor gear, I wouldn't ever use dirt-attracting WD-40 on them. Use a product like White Lightning. Back when I was about nine years old I used WD-40 on my skateboard bearing. It worked like a charm--for about a day.
After wearing out a brand new Shimano sprocket in less than 2yrs (<3000kms) on my bike (using oil as lube), I have even switched to teflon spray for that, and will soon be trying it on my cams as well. 
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chugach001
Oct 18, 2010, 8:29 PM
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Well, you are both right and I have white lightning for my bike but I didnt think of it. Next time.
It's still a petroleum product so the original question stands. I'm going with; If it's wiped clean, it's probably okay.
Thanks!
(This post was edited by chugach001 on Oct 19, 2010, 1:26 AM)
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milesenoell
Oct 18, 2010, 9:04 PM
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sbaclimber wrote: spikeddem wrote: chugach001 wrote: My cams were crusting up so I WD-40'd them and wiped clean with a rag, twice. But, I know how damaging oil can be with slings, etc. Before I toss these back in my bag - just how oil-free do they have to be? Am I being a ninny? Considering cams are outdoor gear, I wouldn't ever use dirt-attracting WD-40 on them. Use a product like White Lightning. Back when I was about nine years old I used WD-40 on my skateboard bearing. It worked like a charm--for about a day. ^^ I agree with all of that. I have never used oil for my cams, up until now sticking with silicon spray. After wearing out a brand new Shimano sprocket in less than 2yrs (<3000kms) on my bike (using oil as lube), I have even switched to teflon spray for that, and will soon be trying it on my cams as well.
Just out of curiosity, what kind of oil were you using on your bike before, and what kind of Teflon spray are you using now?
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sbaclimber
Oct 19, 2010, 7:07 AM
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milesenoell wrote: sbaclimber wrote: spikeddem wrote: chugach001 wrote: My cams were crusting up so I WD-40'd them and wiped clean with a rag, twice. But, I know how damaging oil can be with slings, etc. Before I toss these back in my bag - just how oil-free do they have to be? Am I being a ninny? Considering cams are outdoor gear, I wouldn't ever use dirt-attracting WD-40 on them. Use a product like White Lightning. Back when I was about nine years old I used WD-40 on my skateboard bearing. It worked like a charm--for about a day. ^^ I agree with all of that. I have never used oil for my cams, up until now sticking with silicon spray. After wearing out a brand new Shimano sprocket in less than 2yrs (<3000kms) on my bike (using oil as lube), I have even switched to teflon spray for that, and will soon be trying it on my cams as well. Just out of curiosity, what kind of oil were you using on your bike before, and what kind of Teflon spray are you using now?
I am now using Finish Line Dry Teflon Lube. It seems to require more frequent reaplication, but the chain is staying way cleaner overall (which will hopefully extend sprocket-life... ).
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