WD-40 "Smart Straw" Price Gouging

[swshawaii]

Sorry to be "trivial" and chicken sh**. :angry:

I have been using WD-40 since the early seventies. Bought this stuff by the gallon and used it frequently in my F1 Tunnel Boat racing days.

Purchased several new "Smart Straw" cans, at DOUBLE the price of the "low tech" dispenser with the easily replaceable tube. I saved them. LOL

Four of the five cans ran out of propellant before they were HALF EMPTY, or FULL.

Aside from paying more for the ingenious "tube", feel cheated throwing away cans I have paid a "premium" for.

And yes, I shake vigorously.

 

[swshawaii]

 

[TRACket Paul]

"Shaken, not stirred."

 

[swshawaii]

Very clever, Mr. Bond, now ur pissin' me off! hee-hee



Paul- Haven't seen the "dumb straw" cans for a while. Maybe I'll start buying gallon containers and sprayers again. Develop my own "Water Displacement" Formula on my "first", not 40th. attempt. LOL.

Thanks Bro.

 

[TRACket Paul]

I agree with you completely about the rip-off pricing, I'll continue to use the "old style" cans.

 

[Jeffksf B]

I find that complaining directly to the mfg., with respect ofcoarse, will usually get you good results. Try sending them an email. Tell them your experience with the product, how dissappointed you are, and how many friends you are telling about the problem, see what happens.

 

[Gavin Allan]

I've been loving that Jigaloo stuff way better than WD-40.

 

[swshawaii]

Thanks Jeff and Gavin. I'll take your advice and use the "factory direct" approach or start using another product. Almost like changing "deodorant" I've used all my life. Maybe they will "catch my drift" in San Diego. So retro.

 

[JerryW Gilliland]

I'm liking the Jugaloo too!

Lasts longer than any product I've found for my garage doors.

Works better on everything I've used it for.

Not sure about the water displacement aspect though.

 

[swshawaii]

Thanks Guys!

I've been using the 3 IN 1 Brand Silicone Spray Lubricant with good results.

An 11 ounce can for well under $5. Funny thing the label says, "Mfd. for the WD-40 Company"

 

[Gary DiPietroSr]

Had an uncle that invented WD-39, never knew how close he came.

 

[EddieS'04]

Gheese Gary, only missed by one.:lol:



I have been using some stuff called Corrosion-X. $35 a can. Only find at industrial suppliers. Great stuff.

 

[JerryW Gilliland]

Gee, Eddie (in honor of Beaver Cleaver), at 35 bucks a can, it SHOULD be great!