BarneyZ

Looking for a lube to help remove the stabbers from the rubber c6 muffler hangers when I change out the catback to an NPP.

ChevyDave

spraying is ok on rubber, soaking is NOT ok.

WD-40 contains mineral spirits which will evaporate, but soaking will cause swelling and other damage.

generally folks just avoid WD-40 on rubber just to be safe.

tclhb

I'd say don't use it till you get a reply from someone who knows. I have been told that wd40 is kerosine. I also have been told that kerosine is bad for rubber. Maybe google?

ChevyDave

hope you posted your comment before you had read mine. it makes it sounds like i dont know what i'm talking about.

just saying

tclhb

Yes. I posted same time. What I heard is twenty years ago. If I sounded like I'm not sure, it's because I'm not. I was just warning not to do it till someone knowledgable replies.

ChevyDave

ok. my reply was based upon a actual phone call made to WD-40 folks themselves.

the shortened version of their answer was..
soaking rubber or rubber bushings in WD-40 would cause swelling. they did not recommend soaking. spraying will not affect the rubber what so ever.

generally the thought is just dont and be safe

tclhb

Thanks Dave!

ChevyDave

there is a show i love to watch, Last Of The Summer Wine. british comedy show.

there is a character on there, old ex policeman, one of his favorite sayings is..

"of course he could be lying"

it fits with most sales departments, i mean , they want to sell their product!!! so, just because WD-40 folks say spraying wont hurt a thing......... "of course he could be lying"!!! lol

sorry for getting off subject, just laughed when i thought of their reply and the comedy show.. lol

sevinn

Petroleum jelly works great for this. It also keeps them quiet.

1fastbob

I used WD-40 on my exhaust rubber hanger "hooties" when I switched out my exhaust. No issues and it's been over a year.

tonycmyk

This will do it
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pit-man

WD-40 works great taking the hardened rubber off of your rear 1/4 panel from doing burnouts at the track. Spray and wipe off with a paper towel. No harm to the paint. Kind of off the subject but maybe not......