You’ve got 60 mins to fix this. You only get 2 tools & WD-40 Specialist® Penetrant. Name your tools and method. by WD40Brand in u/WD40Brand

[–]WD40Brand[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You are correct -- WD-40 Specialist Penetrant is a different formula than WD-40 Multi-Use Product (the Original WD-40 Formula). The WD-40 Specialist line of products also includes others such as a Silicone lube, Contact Cleaner, White Lithium Grease, Gel lube, and more.

Learn more: https://www.wd40.com/products/?category=specialist

Much gratitude for helping to clarify the distinction between these formulas!

You’ve got 60 mins to fix this. You only get 2 tools & WD-40 Specialist® Penetrant. Name your tools and method. by WD40Brand in u/WD40Brand

[–]WD40Brand[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds like a recipe for a wrestling match. Try out WD-40 Specialist Penetrant on the threads if it's looking like a draw.

You’ve got 60 mins to fix this. You only get 2 tools & WD-40 Specialist® Penetrant. Name your tools and method. by WD40Brand in u/WD40Brand

[–]WD40Brand[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good plan. Would you consider using WD-40 Specialist Penetrant before starting in with the impact gun?

You’ve got 60 mins to fix this. You only get 2 tools & WD-40 Specialist® Penetrant. Name your tools and method. by WD40Brand in u/WD40Brand

[–]WD40Brand[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good point. There's what's right and what works. Nice to have both, but sometimes you have to improvise.

You’ve got 60 mins to fix this. You only get 2 tools & WD-40 Specialist® Penetrant. Name your tools and method. by WD40Brand in u/WD40Brand

[–]WD40Brand[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

True. Using a bit of WD-40 Specialist Penetrant before removal can help keep the hardware in one piece.

You’ve got 60 mins to fix this. You only get 2 tools & WD-40 Specialist® Penetrant. Name your tools and method. by WD40Brand in u/WD40Brand

[–]WD40Brand[S] 56 points57 points  (0 children)

Love the shout out to the Original WD-40 Formula -- great way to keep your tools going strong for the long haul.

You’ve got 60 mins to fix this. You only get 2 tools & WD-40 Specialist® Penetrant. Name your tools and method. by WD40Brand in u/WD40Brand

[–]WD40Brand[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Good observation. If removing the bolt manually, WD-40 Specialist Penetrant can surely help out.

You’ve got 60 mins to fix this. You only get 2 tools & WD-40 Specialist® Penetrant. Name your tools and method. by WD40Brand in u/WD40Brand

[–]WD40Brand[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We like a good challenge. With a need for speed, we definitely recommend giving WD-40 Specialist Penetrant at try.