WD40? after wet run?

[WhatWhat]

Hi people,
I'm a noob so please forgive the obvious questions.

I run my MERV in wet grass and need to clean it now - I washed it properly to get all the mud/grass out and now need to apply some WD40 - as per people's suggestion.

How do I apply it? Should I just spray the whole truck? I read that bearings can get damaged by WD40? Which parts should I do? should I wait for the truck try dry completely?

Please share your thoughts,

Thanks!

[Greg Kennedy]

You should have used a bit on all visible bolts (especially caps) before going for a wet run. The rust that is now forming is ugly.
I'd worry more about the water in your tires.

[WhatWhat]

You should have used a bit on all visible bolts (especially caps) before going for a wet run. The rust that is now forming is ugly.
I'd worry more about the water in your tires.

So I'm screwed now? Nothing I can do?
Also what about water in tires, how long can they stay there? I need to find someone with a soldering iron to do the holes...

Also, the manual suggest spraying WD40 on the bearings but I read elsewhere it dilutes the oil in them... what gives?

Thanks!

[Stoke88]

I soak mine good before running in any wet and muddy conditions. Your not screwed at all. Just remember to do it from now on and you'll be fine.

[DKO]

So I'm screwed now? Nothing I can do?
Also what about water in tires, how long can they stay there? I need to find someone with a soldering iron to do the holes...

You don't need a soldering iron. I just used a sharp object, a nail would work.

[jimbo74]

you can buy a $5 soldering iron @ radio shack

you can also use a drill

just coat the whoel truck with wd40, you arent attackign the bearings with is, so it really isn't going to force itself into the bearings

personally, i dont like wd40 as it is also a solvent.... and will still attract some dirt..... i would rather use a graphite or graphite/silicone type lube

[turok]

FACT wd40 eats the oil. so clean it with wd40 then get some good bearing oil.

im looking into getting this The Greaser - Pen Oilers

[BrabusBen]

I use WD40 teflon spray - dries real quick and doesn't seem to collect as much dust