gt85

mkf
mkf Posts: 242
edited April 2013 in MTB general
hi all
just using the stuff prepping my bike for a ride tomorrow and I thought, can I spray it on the stantions.
I know wd is a no no cause its a solvent but when you read the hype on the two cans, they do the same thing.
so my question is, gt85 is it a solvent or a lubricant and can I spray it on the stanchions

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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    I wouldn't.
    I use a dab of Fox Float fluid.
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  • mkf
    mkf Posts: 242
    I normally use some suspension oil but just wondered if I could cause the oil wasn't at hand.
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    mkf wrote:
    I normally use some suspension oil but just wondered if I could cause the oil wasn't at hand.
    dont spray it on directly.

    onto a cloth and wipe them down.
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  • oxocube1
    oxocube1 Posts: 651
    mkf wrote:
    ...I know wd is a no no cause its a solvent but when you read the hype on the two cans, they do the same thing. so my question is, gt85 is it a solvent or a lubricant and can I spray it on the stanchions

    Unlike standard WD40, GT85 contains PTFE (more commonly known as Teflon) which is a lubricant. They are pretty much the same other than that, as they both have very similar 'degreasing properties'. So I never use WD40 on my bikes as GT85 is always one better.