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Drives moisture from wet bicycle chains
Spray on snow chains to keep from rusting
Lubricates go-cart gears
Keeps horseshoes from rusting
Lubricates metal joints on pool cues
  • Keeps seat staples from rusting on personal watercraft
  • Protects baseball gloves during off-season
  • Helps removes golf club grip tape during regripping process
  • Polishes fishing lures
  • Keeps ice skate blades from rusting
  • Cleans and protects miniature golf gear
  • Softens and cleans netting on lacrosse sticks
  • Removes dead insects from golf carts
  • Rejuvenates soft plastic fishing lures
  • Removes tape from aluminum bats
  • Removes bike skid marks from driveway
  • Removes tape from hockey stick
  • Cleans bottom of coil on metal detector
  • Protects bayonets from rust while stored in sheaths
  • Refurbishes antique fishing lures
  • Cleans gunk from hiking boot treads
  • Cleans golf cart seats
  • Cleans gunk from rollerblade bearings
  • Removes fish slime from tackle
  • Removes scuff marks from slides and climbers
  • Cleans and lubricates remote control model helicopter
  • Cleans and protects boot buckles
  • Removes pine tar from baseball bat
  • Removes grass stains from softballs
  • Protects trucks on skateboards
  • Cleans and polishes cooking kettles
  • Cleans pool cue sticks
  • Removes ball marks from aluminum baseball bats
  • Cleans gum out of skateboard axles
  • Cleans runners on slot cars
  • Protects metal fencing blades
  • Removes sports tape from uniforms
  • Cleans swing arms on dirt bikes
  • Removes gum from tents
  • Shines bike tires
  • Removes scuff marks from rubber edges of tennis shoes
  • Protects jet-ski engine compartment from corrosion
  • Cleans and protects adjusting screws on bicycle seats
  • Cleans chrome bicycle frame
  • Degreases bicycle chains
  • Degreases bicycle frame
  • Removes powder residue and metal fouling from gun barrels
  • Protects bore and exterior of gun barrel from corrosion
  • Prevents buildup of grease and dirt on portable stoves
  • Protects arrowheads from corrosion
  • Prevents buildup of grease and dirt on portable lanterns
  • Prevents salt damage on aluminum exterior components of personal watercrafts
  • Spray golf shoe spike threads to prevent rust from forming in sockets
  • Cleans and protects dune buggy rotor caps
  • Protects kite line
  • Keeps top line guides from freezing on fishing rods when ice fishing
  • Spray on arrow feathers to keep them water resistant
  • Cleans table tennis rackets
  • Lubricates auto cocker on paintball gun
  • Removes algae from canoes
  • Removes rust from sled runners
  • Removes stickers from arrows
  • Removes crud from antique guns
  • Keeps plastic fishing lures from sticking together
  • Removes unwanted decals from bicycle frames
  • Cleans and lubricates BB guns
  • Keeps barbells from rusting
  • Helps remove rust from pins in weightlifting equipment
  • Spray on pump action on shotgun to prevent freezing during cold weather
  • Keeps camping gear free of rust
  • Protects football helmets
  • Prevents rust on bicycle spokes
  • Prevents rust on bicycle brake threads
  • Prevents rust on bicycle frame
  • Prevents rust on bicycle brake cables
  • Removes lead buildup on guns
  • Cleans and protects metal fencing uniform parts
  • Keeps golf cart wheels rust-free
  • Protects ice-fishing auger from rust
  • Spray on baseball cleats to make sliding easier
  • Removes grass stains from sneakers
  • Spray on golf club heads before play to reduce drag caused from a lie in the rough
  • Lubricates baseball pitching machine and prevents rust
  • Helps removes rust from golf clubs
  • Removes paint from lures
  • Cleans and lubricates the main parachute release cables on a sport parachute assembly
  • Keeps lures from snagging on lily pads and lake grass
  • Cleans lacquer off bronze hardware fittings
  • Prevents rust from forming on ski bindings
  • Removes tar from beach and sand toys
  • Cleans fox traps
  • Removes stickers from surfboards
  • Removes duct tape residue from mono-ski seat
  • Prevents rust when sprayed on bike scratches
  • Stops ice from forming on horseshoes during riding
  • Spray on a paint brush for an easy way to clean RC cars
  • Use the WD-40 No-Mess Pen to remove fingerprints and smudges from your Martial Arts Sword
  • Lubricates stuck bolts on diving boards
  • Lubricates go-cart gears
  • Lubricates locks on vehicle bike racks
  • Lubricates bearings in wheels on boat trailer
  • Loosens stuck trailer hitches
  • Loosens tight folding chair hinges
  • Lubricates vintage jukebox mechanisms

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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.