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2000+ Uses

Offical List of 2000+ Uses

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  • Lubricates fiber optic cable when routing through narrow ducts
  • Lubricates rotating coffee shop chairs
  • Lubricate O-rings when rebuilding oil pumps
  • Lubricates O-rings prior to assembly
  • Serves as cutting oil
  • Contractors use bottom of can to draw perfect circles while in the field. Use cap for smaller circles
  • Works well for dissolving thread lock compound
  • Helps detect cracks in welds
  • Makes Tygon flexible tubing fit over glass tubing with approximately the same diameter
  • Use can to prop open windows
  • Lubricates fingers stuck in hole
  • Keeps snake and reptile skins pliable in taxidermy
  • Spray chisels for smooth cutting
  • Lubricates copsaws
  • Cleans salt-impregnated ice from the soles of Doctor Marten's boots
  • Removes asphalt from tools
  • Cleans lock nuts around gate valves
  • Lubricates adjusting mechanism on office chairs
  • Lubricates airless paint guns
  • Lubricates date stamps
  • Lubricates cash drawer locks
  • Lubricates latches on electrical cabinets
  • Eases removal of old ID stickers from computer cases
  • Keeps adhesive from building up on face cut dies
  • Lubricates aluminum extrusion when cutting for length
  • Use the WD-40 No-Mess Pen – a small amount on the inside of an old stapler – so it glides easier to load staples
  • Cleans mastic off floor tiles (be sure to wipe floor clean after using WD-40)
  • Cleans adhesive tape residue on audio/visual cables
  • Cleans ballast oil from tile floors (be sure to wipe floor clean after using WD-40)
  • Lubricates handles on three-hole punch and prevents handles from sticking
  • Removes adhesives from sewing machines
  • Removes stickers from guitars
  • Removes liquid nails from hands
  • Lubricates trunk latches
  • Lubricates safe rollers
  • Removes crayon from Formica®
  • Removes scuff marks from luggage
  • Cleans cell phones
  • Cleans cell phone battery connections
  • Keeps taping knives from rusting
  • Loosens screws in watch bands to enable link removal
  • Frees stuck locks on lock boxes
  • Frees stuck tin snips

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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.