Wd 40 On Ipe

rbsremodeling

I have been doing the WD-40 on IPE for years. my nieces and nephews says it makes the boards taste funny though

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John Hyatt

Just as a side note, I am not kidding, I have herd tale of Folks using auto trans fulid on decks. It was the forest service in Eugune Oregon years ago.
Its a Funny world.

But in this day and age even thinking wd on a deck is the product of a very high grade Despadrodo. Even Bio Willie woudent do it!!!
John Mon.
" Blue eyes crying in the Rain" sigh....

TimelessQuality

I used to build feeders for my grandpa, and when one was done, he'd soak it in used motor oil...just pour it on! I bet the first few feedings were 'rich in oil'

They do last for years

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OCRS

Snake oil is better than wd40, if you can find it. It's easier to apply and longer lasting. It's usually sold by independent proprietors.

John Hyatt

El Jefe,,Central America and Kansas,,, I like that!!! I am from a few spaced out Wordls my very own self.

If the Wallet dident mind....used oil would make a long lasting finish!! might take a while to set up but the UV could be there with the small metal grinding off. And Man would it bead water! and the bugs would hate it.

John Mon<<< rushing over to the Shop to put some ol harley Oil on a test chunk of ipe<<<<

Mike Finley

Anybody ever put wax on your willy? I heard it's the way to go.

What about pizza in a cup? I heard the new guy down the street's pizza in a cup put the old guy out of business his was so good.

kitmando

Sorry I am not trying to be huffy but there are so many opinions from people who have never seen it done. I have seen it done and seems to be holding up, at least for a year from the Job I saw, I was wondering if there are any long term affects to the Ipe from people who have done it. I have put some on a peice and left it out but it has only been a few days. It still looks great, but it has only been a few days. Please don,t shoot the messenger.

neolitic

The long term effect will be that
the customer will hate you when
they try to put a real finish on it.
You seem determined to do this
no matter what we say, so good luck
and have fun.

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MartyCD

Tell us more about decking in Hawaii. Another 1' of snow here in Maine today.

kitmando

I was going to try it on my own house, on my handrails only, I don,t want to ruin them forever, but hey if it works, I never heard this about before and I have been working with Ipe for about 18 years, but this was just something that I thought someone else out had heard about. Thanks for all the advise, I will keep the test piece I have for a while and report back on the results.
On a side note it has been cold over here low to mid 50's at night.

loneframer

I think I'd rub 'er down with Vaseline, it can't be much more slicker than WD, and it would really bring out the nuances in the grain, especially when you faceplant your silly adz on it.

Bone Saw

I'D try armor all before wd

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Winchester

I finish my decks in Bacon Grease (canadian bacon for mickeyco.)

It works amazing and smells great when it gets really hot outside!

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neolitic

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
BACON!

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MMMM....Bacon....

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DecksEtc

Dude, it's obvious you're determined to put WD40 on Ipe no matter what ANYONE here says to discourage you.

No one here does it nor would they - you're on your own. So, have at it and knock yourself out.

4thGeneration

All I get from you saying that everything you try to apply to the deck is that it only last a year. How long do you want it to last or what do you think sounds fair? Even with a good oil based penetrating stain formulated for exotic woods will only get you about 2 years. Remember that decks are meant to be lived on unlike a fence that hardly ever gets foot traffic.

If you try to dedicate yourself to cleaning, stripping and ph balancing the wood, then choose a good oil based stain you will see that it will hold up fine for atleast two years.

I like to use Restore-A-Deck cleaners and follow it up with woodzotic stains.

Contact me for some direction if you need it.

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Stone Mountain

WD-40 Well, Who Knew...?

I had a neighbor who had bought a new pickup. I got up very early one Sunday morning and saw that someone had spray painted red all around the sides of this beige truck (for some unknown reason). I went over, woke him up, and told him the bad news. He was very upset and was trying to figure out what to do probably nothing until Monday morning, since nothing was open. Another neighbor came out and told him to get his WD-40 and clean it off. It removed the unwanted paint beautifully and did not harm his paint job that was on the truck. I'm impressed! WD-40 who knew?

Water Displacement #40. The product began from a search for a rust preventative solvent and degreaser to protect missile parts. WD-40 was created in 1953 by three technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company. Its name comes from the project that was to find a "water displacement" compound. They were successful with the fortieth formulation, thus WD-40. The Corvair Company bought it in bulk to protect their atlas missile parts.

Ken East (one of the original founders) says there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt you.

When you read the "shower door" part, try it. It's the first thing that has ever cleaned that spotty shower door. If yours is plastic, it works just as well as glass. It's a miracle! Then try it on your stovetop... Voila! It's now shinier than it's ever been. You'll be amazed.



Here are some of the uses:



1) Protects silver from tarnishing.
2) Removes road tar and grime from cars.
3) Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.
4) Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making it slippery.
5) Keeps flies off cows.
6) Restores and cleans chalkboards.
7) Removes lipstick stains.
8) Loosens stubborn zippers.
9) Untangles jewelry chains.
10) Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.
11) Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.
12) Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing.
13) Removes stains from clothing.
14) Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots.
15) Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors.
16) Keeps scissors working smoothly.
17) Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes
18) It removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floor! Use WD-40 for those nasty tar and scuff marks on flooring. It doesn't seem to harm the finish and you won't have to scrub nearly as hard to get them off. Just remember to open some windows if you have a lot of marks.
19) Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly! Use WD-40!
20) Gives a children's play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.
21) Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers.
22) Rids kids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises.
23) Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open.
24) Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close.
25) Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl bumpers.
26) Restores and clean s roof racks on vehicles.
27) Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans.
28) Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for easy handling.
29) Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly.
30) Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools.
31) Removes splattered grease on stove.
32) Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging.
33) Lubricates prosthetic limbs.
34) Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell).
35) Removes all traces of duct tape.
36) Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis pain.
37) Florida's favorite use is: "cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers."
38) The favorite use in the state of New York WD-40 protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements.
39) WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a LITTLE on live bait or lures and you will be catching the big one in no time. Also, it's a lot cheaper than the chemical attractants that are made for just that purpose. Keep in mind though, using some chemical laced baits or lures for fishing are not allowed in some states.
40) Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately and stops the itch.
41) WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and wipe with a clean rag.
42) Also, if you've discovered that your teenage daughter has washed and dried a tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the lipstick spots with WD-40 and re-wash. Presto! Lipstick is gone!
43) If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the moisture and allow the car to start.
P. S. The basic ingredient is FISH OIL.


Notice that there is no mention of using it as a wood preservative.

Oddly, WD-40 was a hot topic this past week on my Mustang club's forum.

(for those who didn't know, my family is Mustang crazy: we own 4 of them, and so do 3 of my crews)

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deckman22

I saw some wd40 at home cheapo today so I grapped a can to try on some ipe scraps. We'll see how it will hold up to Texas sun. Somehow I think if it worked good more deck builders would know about it.

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deckspec

i would pass on the wd40

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