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| ericvv Member Since: 02 Jun 2011 Location: Near the Jet d'Eau Posts: 5816   
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One of the little switches which trigger the interior lights when you open one of the 5 doors did not work properly this morning. A couple of pushes by hand solved it. Now, is it a good idea to hand-push them in and spray either a bit of WD-40 or ACF40 onto it, and then push several times in and out to lubricate and keep it all working smoothly?
Which is best of those two for that, WD-40 or ACF50? Or is there better than those? Thanks, Eric You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation. http://youtu.be/yVRlSsJwD0o https://youtu.be/vmPr3oTHndg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GtzTT9Pdl0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABqKPz28e6A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLZ49Jce_n0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvAsz_ilQYU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8tMHiX9lSw https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dxwjPuHIV7I https://vimeo.com/201482507 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSixqL0iyHw |
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29th Dec 2014 11:11am |
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| VeeTee Member Since: 06 Mar 2011 Location: Somewhere Posts: 1512 
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Though from both the exact formulation is secret, the they both consist of hydrogenated naphta components, mineral oils and some other ingredients. As the name says, WD40 is used primary as a water repellent (WD40: Water Displacing spray, 40th attempt). I think ACF would have more use as a general lubricant than WD40, also it is safe for plastics and rubber, therefore I think it is better to use ACF50 for this specific application. Cheers, Vincent
1959 Polynorm 1/4 Ton Trailer, Olive Drab Green (sold) 1970 M416 Military Trailer (Camping Trailer Conversion), Epsom Green (sold) 1975 Series III 88 V6, Light Green (sadly sold) 1996 Defender 110 CSW 300 Tdi, Epsom Green (sold) 2000 Freelander 1 TD4 3-drs, Silver (sold) 2006 Freelander 1 TD4 5-drs Facelift Automatic, Tonga Green (sold) MySite |
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29th Dec 2014 12:05pm |
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| Venomator Member Since: 25 Aug 2014 Location: Peterborough Posts: 2087 
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I have banished the dreaded 40 from my tool box and only ever use ACF50 now...
Unlike 40, the ACF50 seems to dry without getting sticky, whilst remaining totally effective at repelling moisture for many weeks and months, depending on location... 
It is also safe and recommended for vehicle electrics too, as well as numerous other purposes...  Rog...
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29th Dec 2014 12:37pm |
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| ericvv Member Since: 02 Jun 2011 Location: Near the Jet d'Eau Posts: 5816
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ACF50 be it then. Thanks gents.
Eric You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation. http://youtu.be/yVRlSsJwD0o https://youtu.be/vmPr3oTHndg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GtzTT9Pdl0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABqKPz28e6A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLZ49Jce_n0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvAsz_ilQYU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8tMHiX9lSw https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dxwjPuHIV7I https://vimeo.com/201482507 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSixqL0iyHw |
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29th Dec 2014 12:42pm |
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| LR90XS2011 Member Since: 05 Apr 2011 Location: bickenhill Posts: 3615 
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+1 for ACF50 I don't use WD40 anywhere any more DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,
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29th Dec 2014 10:19pm |
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| mick Member Since: 08 Feb 2010 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 2109  
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I only use WD40 on garden implements
 I use ACF50 on important stuff like the motors or the RIB |
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29th Dec 2014 11:08pm |
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| munch90 Member Since: 26 Oct 2013 Location: guildford Posts: 3558
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or go one better and use corrosion block
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29th Dec 2014 11:28pm |
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| ericvv Member Since: 02 Jun 2011 Location: Near the Jet d'Eau Posts: 5816
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One thing in favor of WD-40 where I use it regularly with apparent success... When the truck had its 3 years corrosion inspection it appeared that the inside of the 12N towing electrics plug was badly corroded from moisture ingress, even if I had never used it. (That's why we found out after 3 years only)
Dealer replaced it by a new one under warranty, and at that time I also let them install the 12S plug. Since then I spray the inside of both about twice monthly liberally with WD-40, and now another 3.5 years later both plugs remain shiny as new at the inside. So WD-40 has something going for itself.
Time to spray the door hinges with ACF50 again now that I think of it.
Eric You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation. http://youtu.be/yVRlSsJwD0o https://youtu.be/vmPr3oTHndg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GtzTT9Pdl0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABqKPz28e6A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLZ49Jce_n0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvAsz_ilQYU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8tMHiX9lSw https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dxwjPuHIV7I https://vimeo.com/201482507 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSixqL0iyHw |
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30th Dec 2014 6:59am |
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| VeeTee Member Since: 06 Mar 2011 Location: Somewhere Posts: 1512
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I use copious amounts of acid free vaseline (petroleum jelly) on in the inside of the towing plug, and other connectors and lamp sockets. Works very well.
Cheers, Vincent
1959 Polynorm 1/4 Ton Trailer, Olive Drab Green (sold) 1970 M416 Military Trailer (Camping Trailer Conversion), Epsom Green (sold) 1975 Series III 88 V6, Light Green (sadly sold) 1996 Defender 110 CSW 300 Tdi, Epsom Green (sold) 2000 Freelander 1 TD4 3-drs, Silver (sold) 2006 Freelander 1 TD4 5-drs Facelift Automatic, Tonga Green (sold) MySite |
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30th Dec 2014 7:55am |
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| Venomator Member Since: 25 Aug 2014 Location: Peterborough Posts: 2087
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I think you will find that ACF50 will do a much better job of that for you Eric...
I only have to do my towing electrics socket with ACF every couple of months, inside and out...
And, you do not have to worry about dust and grit sticking to it either...  Rog...
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30th Dec 2014 7:38pm |
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| munch90 Member Since: 26 Oct 2013 Location: guildford Posts: 3558
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I use battery terminal spray on the front and back of the towing socket , and do it once every 5 years
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30th Dec 2014 10:27pm |
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| ehagerty Member Since: 04 May 2014 Location: London / Cumbria Posts: 12
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I started with ACF50 about a 6 months ago on my new Defender, but now use it on everything that is made of metal, rubber, plastic etc anywhere that needs something 'oily'. The stuff is amazing, stays on a long time, doesn't pick up much dirt, penetrates better than makes sense for something that thick, and while not cheap is way cheaper than replacing steel! I've been working on cars for 30+ years and it was an emotional journey to leave my beloved WD40 behind, but leave it I have. Buy it now and never give rust another thought!
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