Frequently
Asked Questions About WHITE LIGHTNING
Is
White Lightning an oil based lube?
No! Oily, wet lubricants attract and hold on to dirt causing a
grinding paste to build up! Pivots start wearing and folding action
stiffens. White Lightning goes on wet to loosen and clean out embedded
grit, but then quickly forms a dry, low friction, non-toxic wax
film.
How
does White Lightning "Self-Clean"?
When dirt and grit contact the White Lightning, special release
agents are activated. A thin layer of lube breaks away, taking dirt with
it. This technology is so unique that four patents have been granted to
White Lightning.
Where
else can I use White Lightning?
Any tight tolerance precision mechanism can benefit from White
Lightning. The company has received compelling anecdotal feedback from gardeners
who use White Lightning on their pruning shears. They've heard
from campers and boaters who love White Lightning for their zippers.
Seamstresses and barbers relate how White Lightning makes their scissors
feel brand new again and tradesmen are using White Lightning on pliers,
snips and wrenches with great success.
Why
should Folding Knife Users use White Lightning?
How
do I apply White Lightning?
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Clean
knife before the first application and the self-cleaning action will
eliminate future cleanings.
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Shake
well before using.
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Saturate
all moving parts with White Lightning lubricant.
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Fold
blades in and out to allow lubricant to penetrate.
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Wipe
to remove excess within 1 to 2 minutes of application.
Notes:
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Clean
knife with solvent or soap and water to remove dirt and oils. Two or
three applications of White Lightning will also clean a knife.
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Dry
knife before lubing.
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For
best results apply at room temperature. Do not apply below 40F.
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For
corrosion resistance apply to blades and other polished surfaces.
When dry, buff to original sheen.
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White
Lightning is a light-body fluid that penetrates tight tolerances and difficult
to reach parts of the knife mechanisms. After the carrier evaporates
the surface s dry to the touch.
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White
Lightning is safe to use on most common materials (wood, metal, plastic and
composites).
What
is White Lightning?
White Lightning is the amazing patented lubricant that cleans while it
lubricates. How Clean? White Lightning was invented for use on bike chains, which, as
we all know, get extremely dirty. However, when lubed with White
Lightning, chains
stay so clean they never need cleaning again. Is it true? Ask almost any
cyclist. In just two years White Lightning became the #1 selling lube sold in
America's bicycle shops.
Why
is self cleaning important?
Would you run your car without an oil filter? Of course not!
Everyone knows that dirt + oil=grinding paste. This is particularly true
when oil is mixed with ceramic or diamond dust, two common knife
sharpening materials. So using oil on exposed parts does not make sense.
But White Lightning's patented self-cleaning action is like putting exposed knife
pats behind a "dirt shield". When dirt comes in contact with
White Lightning's, small bits of lube break away taking dirt with it. Blade action is
smoother, moving parts last much longer, and close tolerances are
maintained even when exposed to high levels of dirt, mud, sand and grit.
White Lightning is a must for tradesmen who use their knives and multi-tools in very
dusty, wet and dirty conditions.
Can
White Lightning be used for long term storage?
Yes, White Lightning's wax base and corrosion inhibitors offer long term
corrosion protection of all coated parts. For best results, store your
knife away from salt air and high humidity.
Can
White Lightning be applied to a wet knife?
Yes, remove as much water as possible before applying. White Lightning's
deep
penetration and water displacement agents will remove all remaining
water.
Do
you recommend White Lightning for other applications?
White Lightning can be used on hand tools such as pliers, adjustable wrenches,
scissors, metal shears, etc. There are hundreds of documented home and
shop uses from computer monitor swivels to sliding doors. White
Lightning is an
effective lubricant for metal to wood, wood to wood, plastic to plastic
and plastic to wood or metal. Wherever cleanliness is important use
White Lightning brand products in place of oil.
Is
White Lightning environmentally friendly?
The lubricant that remains after the solvent evaporates is nontoxic.
The solvent will not harm most materials, has little odor and low
toxicity. Please remember to follow the usage cautions on the back of
the bottle. White Lightning is highly flammable and must not be applied to or near a
source of ignition.
