I remember the days when you only needed a roll of duct tape and a lubricant in your toolbox. These days there are so many automotive chemicals it can make your head spin. Lubricants, penetrants, cleaners, adhesives; where do you start? In this DIY, Kyle Smith breaks down what he thinks are the essential chemicals you should always have handy in your garage.
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Contents of this Video:
0:00 Intro
0:47 Multi-Purpose Grease
1:22 Threadlocker
2:13 Dielectric Grease
2:52 WD-40 & PB Blaster
4:09 Starting Fluid
4:59 White Lithium Grease
5:38 Carb Cleaner
6:20 SEM Solve (Paint Prep)
7:10 Brake Clean
7:56 Engine Degreaser
8:32 Glass Cleaner
9:16 Interior Cleaner
9:37 Outro
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Only thing I'd add is silicone spray lubricant. It's used just like WD40 but anywhere there's rubber involved. It's especially handy when installing radiator hoses, vacuum lines etc… just spray the metal or plastic flange/collar and the hoses slide on with zero fuss.
Any recommendations for lubricanting door locks? Preferably a spray lube?
How obvious you've never worked on a european car. Silicone spray to loosen and put back those myriads of hoses back together or you're in for a lot of pain. It goes together with the hose clamp tool you've also never used.
I would add isopropyl alcohol and silicone spray to the list. Throw WD-40 out the window.
WD-40 is not a lubricant…
Years ago I was speaking to someone who was doing consulting for WD-40. They described the 'capital at the plant' as a big bucket and a paddle. The simplest solutions are sometimes the best.
I half expected Davin to walk by. He's the real busy guy in the shop.
Sorry Kyle, but the starter fluid gives me the willies! Unless you have an old Detroit diesel. LOL
I usually keep some rubber or silicone grease around for brake jobs or to lube any joints with rubber dust boot.