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10-19-2019, 03:32 PM
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Ask a guitar finisher or automotive painter about using WD-40 or silicone sprays near a painted surface. It will cause near-permanent contamination that will cause "fisheyes" if any future finish work is required.
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10-19-2019, 03:41 PM
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10-19-2019, 10:21 PM
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I use a silicone spray on my strings when I first put them on. Usually, I spray some on a cloth and rub the strings.
Yes, I know the dangers of silicone on wood. I'm very careful not to get any on the fretboard. Personally, I've found that they help coat the strings making for fast solos, plus they keep the strings cleaner requiring just a damp wipe down when I'm done playing. Just my experience.[IMG]  [/IMG]
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10-21-2019, 03:20 PM
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I kind of like the smell:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/ruby16...posted-public/ How often would you do this before changing the strings - once, maybe twice? not that much exposure going on. Just put some paper down between the string and fretboard, spray a bit, let it sit a minute, and rub the length of the strings with a paper towel. I won't do it because my strings don't get that dirty, but I wouldn't hesitate if I found it cleaned them easily. Ed
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10-22-2019, 05:05 AM
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Many talk about WD-40 as a lubricant but WD actually stands for "water displacement". Not on my strings thanks.
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10-22-2019, 06:51 AM
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I wouldn’t do it, but I’m also not paranoid about getting it on my skin.
As I approach 70 years on this planet, I have had a lot of stuff on my skin and hands. It’s unavoidable if you ever work in a factory or any number of manual labor occupations all of which I did to earn money for college. YMMV
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10-22-2019, 09:03 AM
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It seems like adding lubricant (even a light one) is the opposite of cleaning. Adding WD-40 to the string seems (to me) like it would make it dirty, not clean.
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10-22-2019, 09:29 AM
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Besides which, there is zero chance that WD-40 will be confined to the strings. I think it's guaranteed that the guitar finish will be contaminated by the stuff. Spraying some on a rag in the same room with the guitar will do it, much less handling the guitar after touching the strings.
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10-22-2019, 09:44 AM
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If you need to use WD-40 to clean your strings you need to wash your hands more often.
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10-22-2019, 10:11 AM
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10-22-2019, 10:14 AM
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Sounds like a bad idea to me...if you want to clean your strings instead of replacing them, just put them in some boiling water and let then simmer for a few minutes.
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10-22-2019, 10:18 AM
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10-22-2019, 10:19 AM
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I dont know why im responding to this ( guess its a trap of some sort )
Bad idea -dont do it - dont believe everything you see on the net or read - WD-40 is great stuff for like loosening bolts -but its not a do all thing- seriously !
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10-22-2019, 08:52 PM
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