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2000+ Uses

Offical List of 2000+ Uses

From Gum, Sticker and Crayon Removal, to Cleaning Grease and Corrosion Protection!

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444 uses found.

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  • Removes dried caulking from hands
  • Protects coaxial fittings on modem
  • Helps remove hands from stuck pipe
  • Removes asphalt from overshoes
  • Cleans salt-impregnated ice from the soles of my work boots
  • Coolant and polishing agent in a grinding operation
  • Cleans axe blades
  • Cleans tape and glue left from microscope stand and equipment
  • Cleans and protects wire mesh black bay boxes
  • Cleans and protects jet compressor blades
  • Protects motors coupled to pumps to prevent faulty packing glands
  • Cleans and protects Automatic weapons
  • Cleans and protects cargo release systems
  • Cleans and protects heavy-duty cutting heads
  • Cleans and protects reamers
  • Protects against corrosion on high tension circuits
  • Prevents corrosion on wing interior
  • Protects helicopter M/R blades from rust
  • Cleans and protects forklift brake hardware
  • Cleans welding dust
  • Provides protective coating for Teflon heating strips
  • Cleans shoe repair equipment
  • Cleans and protects moving parts of old printing presses
  • Helps clean oxidization from bronze grave markers
  • Spray in a box of nails to keep them fresh and rust-free
  • Removes rust from old keys
  • Keeps circumference rulers from rusting
  • Protects drywall tools
  • Spray chalk lines drawn on asphalt to keep them from washing away in the rain
  • Helps maintain waterproof seal in telephone splice cases
  • Spray on main valve for pond pumps to check for a tight seal
  • Use as a tapping lubricant
  • Cleans printer toner from unwanted places
  • Cleans gum from parking meter coin slot
  • Frees up extendable paint roller poles that get clogged with paint
  • Lubricates paper cutter blades
  • Lubricates and protects electric stapler
  • Eases removal of solidified spitballs
  • Removes duct tape residue from work boots
  • Keeps knobs on heart monitor defibrillators clean
  • Removes gunk from cooler doors
  • Removes deposit buildup on sand belts
  • Lubricates antenna parts on tall broadcast towers
  • Helps remove a chair base from a press fit hydraulic cylinder
  • Cleans and protects areas affected by bi-metal conditions and disassembly of machinery
  • Prevents rust on testing bars
  • Prevents rust on floor sanding machines
  • Lubricates and cleans tension idlers on theater rigging system
  • Protects plumbing "runner" ropes from being burned by molten lead
  • Spray on bed liners to keep rebar from sticking
  • Cleans and protects outdoor popcorn stands
  • Lubricates hacksaw blades for cutting metal
  • Lubricates precision grinding saws
  • Eases removal of concrete grout from test cubes used in construction
  • Keeps tape from sticking to drywall tools
  • Removes rust from stainless steel vault doors
  • Cleans plastic desk protectors
  • Hides scratches on metal elevator doors
  • Spray on sewer vent cover to keep it from freezing shut
  • Keeps lock down plate clean on oil wells
  • Removes surgical tape from hospital bed rails
  • Removes glue from copper foil during stained glass production
  • Helps hide scratches on plastic safety goggles
  • Cleans concrete from shovels
  • Reconditions rollers in fax machines
  • Removes ink from rollers in printing press
  • Removes evidence tape glue from evidence tape after evidence has been processed
  • Cleans and shines the exterior of stainless steel frozen yogurt machines
  • Hides small scratches on woodwork
  • Spray on paint before scraping to make paint come off easier
  • Increases life of high-speed dental hand pieces
  • Helps provide dust-free surface when roofing
  • Removes chewing gum from lunch trays
  • Removes roofing tar from shoes
  • Use for science project on rust prevention
  • Cleans and protects handcuffs
  • Removes rust from dog tags
  • Protects archeological tools
  • Protects combination locks
  • Protects and maintains armor suits
  • Protects and polishes bronze grave markers
  • Lubricates and protects antique weapons for historical reenactments
  • Cleans clipper blades in dog grooming shop
  • Clean and polish Alaskan Oil Pipeline at visitor viewing
  • Removes tar and asphalt from soles of shoes
  • Cleans gum from boots
  • Spray on rag and wipe exterior to help clean CPR mannequins
  • Cleans airbrushes
  • Removes grease from lunch boxes
  • Removes spray paint from reflectorized street markers
  • Cleans magnifying glass handle
  • Cleans interiors of soda machines
  • Removes scuff marks from walkie-talkies
  • Shines atlas missiles
  • Cleans and protects safe deposit boxes
  • Removes gunk from bookbags
  • Removes tar from feet
  • Spray a little on the tips of "dead" ball point pens to clean them
  • Removes gunk from lace hoops on work boots

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The uses of WD-40 described on this website were provided to WD-40 Company by end-users of the product, and do not constitute recommendations or suggestions for use of WD-40 by WD-40 Company. These uses, including the "Use of the Day," have not been tested by WD-40 Company. Consumers should exercise common sense whenever using WD-40. Always follow the instructions and take heed of any warnings printed on the
WD-40 packaging.