Duratrim and WD-40

[Michigan Brian]

has anyone tried using WD 40 on thier duratrim?

I just did and it works fine. I have no idea how long it will last but I dont see that it will harm it at all

maybe I am missing something and other guys use it, or its going to screw it up?

 

[fishie1]

I always used Penetrol, as per GW manual. Looked good, but didn't last long enough so I changed out the fake teak to Starboard.

 

[Michigan Brian]

I cant find Penetrol. I have heard they dont make it anymore.

WD 40 is in my garage

 

[Seahunter]

I cant find Penetrol. I have heard they dont make it anymore.

WD 40 is in my garage

They still make Penetrol. Both Home Depot and ACE hardware stock the stuff.

 

[Michigan Brian]

ok thanks

maybe when I run out of WD 40 I will try it

my point is if WD 40 works then why buy something else I dont need?

 

[HDGWJOE]

I use to use Penetrol as well... you have to apply it every year.

 

[Michigan Brian]

well I used WD 40 on the whole thing.

looks great

will have to see how it holds up.

cant beat it if it works

I can save the money and buy more beer

 

[CJBROWN]

The main ingredient in WD-40 is kerosene.
Pentrol is a alkyd paint additive made by the Flood Company.
Neither is going to be very durable for weather exposure.
If Grady-White recommends it in their manual then they most likely tried a variety of different products in an effort to find something that would keep it looking good.

I'm not exactly sure what the duratrim material is made of, is it a synthetic wood or a natural product?

An outstanding universal protectant and UV inhibitor is 303 Products. That would be my first try.

 

[Michigan Brian]

the active ingerdient in WD 40 is fish oil

the kerosene just evaporates and is a carrying agent

Its on there now, we will just see how it works

Im sure it will be fine

 

[alwood0422]

Any reason why no to use Teak oil. Since your doing the rest of the teak anyway. Probably last longer.

 

[Michigan Brian]

there is no teak on the boat

I dont have teak oil

those are the reassons

 

[HDGWJOE]

I'll bet the WD40 works just as well and isn't as messy to apply.

 

[Seahunter]

the active ingerdient in WD 40 is fish oil

the kerosene just evaporates and is a carrying agent

That's an old wifes tale. There is absolutley no fish oil in WD

Mostly Naphta and Kerosene

Aliphatic Hydrocarbon 64742-47-8
Petroleum Base Oil 64742-65-0 15-25
LVP Aliphatic Hydrocarbon 64742-47-8 12-18
Carbon Dioxide 124-38-9 2-3
Non-Hazardous Ingredients Mixture <10

FWIW: WD 40 works fine. It just doesn't last as long.

 

[Brad1]

Nothing makes vinyl or plastic look better (or is easier to apply) than "Protect All". You should see what it does for the dark blue Grady rub rail. It might not be the most long lasting product, but it is so easy to apply you won't care. And I'll put it up against anything for ease and results.

 

[striped bass]

Penetrol was applied in April and has held up well throughout the New England season. Four coats were applied and the trim came right back to its original color. Has to be applied each year but works well.