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		TheJoeMan 17 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: People who know the formula for WD-40 As an alternative for better lubrication of two-metals-rubbing together (door hinges, simple tools, etc) I use Tri-Flow because it has PTFE that stays as a white powder. If you have a stuck bolt, PBBlaster wicks into the threads better. And if you have sticker glue, use GooGone.

fransje26 17 days ago [–]

> Tri-Flow because it has PTFE that stays as a white powder.

Ever-lasting PFAS for the win!

TheJoeMan 16 days ago | [–]

Not all PFAS are the same. PTFE is a large-chain molecule that does not break down into the harmful small water-soluble PFAS's for the usecases I listed. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polytetrafluoroethylene

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