Can i use wd-40 to lube my paintball gun

Question

i was paintballing recently and i havent been in a while and my paintball gun wouldnt recock so i changed out my co2 tanks but that didnt help so im gonna clean and relube it tonight and im wondering if i can use wd-40 thats all i have around the house

Answer 1

Read the instructions, please.  That simple act could save you a very expensive repair or replacement.  If you no longer have the instructions, find them online.

Answer 2

Sure, why not?

Answer 3

NO!! Mineral oil only, or solid state lubes

Answer 4

NO, no no no

Do not use wd-40.

I have been paintballing for 6 years, and I have seen so many paintball guns ruined by wd-40 its unreal.

For a paintball gun to operate correctly, it must be lubed with paintball lubricant.   Any alternative will simply not do.

Also, if the gun is a tournament level/ high level gun, do not use liquid lubricant.  You can find paintball lube at any paintball pro shop.  

Also make sure that your CO2 tank is completely filled. Using compressed air with your marker would also make it run cleaner and would guarantee less cleanup.  

And last but not least, i suggest asking your paintball related questions in a forum like PBnation.com,  and try not to use answers you get from sites like these from people who know nothing about paintball

Good luck with your marker.