Squeaky shower door (cleaning, iron, better, removing)
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I do have lubricating oil. Wasn't sure if that would work.
Better than WD40. WD(water displacing)40 is just that- a water displacer; not a lubricant.
Most likely you had no lube at all; and rust has formed creating the noise. If at all possible, opening, removing pin(s), posts, etc., cleaning/removing the rust will result in better operation for a longer period of time.
Better than WD40. WD(water displacing)40 is just that- a water displacer; not a lubricant.
Most likely you had no lube at all; and rust has formed creating the noise. If at all possible, opening, removing pin(s), posts, etc., cleaning/removing the rust will result in better operation for a longer period of time.
For those that aren’t as capable.
You can hose it down with CLR. Rinse hard. Repeat.
Wait for it to completely dry and add a lubricant.
Better than WD40. WD(water displacing)40 is just that- a water displacer; not a lubricant.
Most likely you had no lube at all; and rust has formed creating the noise. If at all possible, opening, removing pin(s), posts, etc., cleaning/removing the rust will result in better operation for a longer period of time.
MSDS on WD-40...states petroleum based oil....a lubricant, albeit less than 25%.
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The uses of WD-40 described on this list were provided to WD-40 Company Ltd by end-users of the product, and do not constitute recommendations or suggestions for use of WD-40 by WD-40 Company Ltd. These uses have not been tested by WD-40 Company Ltd. Consumers should exercise common sense whenever using WD-40. Always follow the instructions and take heed of any warnings printed on the WD-40 packaging.
So, I'll put my 100% lightweight machine oil against your <25% lubricant recommendation of WD40.
DISCLAIMER
The uses of WD-40 described on this list were provided to WD-40 Company Ltd by end-users of the product, and do not constitute recommendations or suggestions for use of WD-40 by WD-40 Company Ltd. These uses have not been tested by WD-40 Company Ltd. Consumers should exercise common sense whenever using WD-40. Always follow the instructions and take heed of any warnings printed on the WD-40 packaging.
So, I'll put my 100% lightweight machine oil against your <25% lubricant recommendation of WD40.
Come on....OP - It's a simple hinge not a moving mechanical part... If you have it on hand then give it a try.
"You forgot the MOST IMPORTANT part of that list-"....no, I didn't forget anything, I just pointed out that WD-40, is a lubricant, and would be one of many potential remedies for the shower door hinge.
"You forgot the MOST IMPORTANT part of that list-"....no, I didn't forget anything, I just pointed out that WD-40, is a lubricant, and would be one of many potential remedies for the shower door hinge.
Regards
Gemstone1
And anyone that’s ever used WD-40 in that type of environment will tell you it’s a terrible solution for this issue. It will work very short term, then gum up and make the problem worse.
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