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2000+ Uses

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

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Cleans & Protects

967 uses found.

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  • Prevents corrosion on stored drill bits
  • Protects against corrosion in retractable wheel wells
  • Protects against corrosion on high tension circuits
  • Prevents corrosion on wing interior
  • Protects helicopter M/R blades from rust
  • Cleans Thermo King refrigeration units
  • Cleans and protects forklift brake hardware
  • Cleans welding dust
  • Cleans Hemming dies
  • Cleans sealing equipment in GM assembly plant
  • Cleans lock cylinder pins and plugs when re-keying lock
  • Provides protective coating for Teflon heating strips
  • Cleans milking machine pulsator
  • Helps keeps paint on farm machinery shiny and free from cracks
  • Cleans shoe repair equipment
  • Cleans and protects moving parts of old printing presses
  • Helps clean oxidization from bronze grave markers
  • Helps keep exposed nail heads from rusting
  • Spray in a box of nails to keep them fresh and rust-free
  • Cleans hoof trimming chute
  • Prevents rust on jewelry forging blocks
  • Keeps taping knives from rusting
  • 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
  • Prevents moisture damage on cable TV field strength meters
  • Helps maintain waterproof seal in telephone splice cases
  • Spray on main valve for pond pumps to check for a tight seal
  • Waterproofs chimney cleaning tools
  • Drives gunk from bearings seized by fertilizer
  • Use as a tapping lubricant
  • Cleans printer toner from unwanted places
  • Removes rust from shower chair wheels
  • 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
  • Helps remove reflector tape from life jackets
  • 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
  • Removes copper water line stains from bathroom fixtures
  • Helps remove a chair base from a press fit hydraulic cylinder
  • Prevents rust on ship seam areas
  • Cleans and protects areas affected by bi-metal conditions and disassembly of machinery
  • Prevents rust on outdoor air conditioners
  • Prevents rust on guns used in the field
  • Prevents rust on testing bars
  • Prevents rust on portable electric equipment
  • Prevents corrosion on field weapons
  • Prevents rust on seam areas on wings
  • Helps remove rust from pistons of steam engine
  • Prevents rust on floor sanding machines
  • Cleans and lubricates the trigger of gas pumps
  • Lubricates and cleans tension idlers on theater rigging system
  • Protects gun parts when being stored
  • Protects plumbing "runner" ropes from being burned by molten lead
  • Protects DJ components from rusting
  • Cleans and protects bayonets
  • Spray on bed liners to keep rebar from sticking
  • Spray stereo wires to keep them from sticking when running through auto firewalls
  • Cleans and protects outdoor popcorn stands
  • Lubricates hacksaw blades for cutting metal
  • Lubricates moveable parts of snowplow harnesses
  • 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 crayon from ceramic items
  • 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
  • Spray on seat coverings when fitting seat frames for easy application
  • 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
  • Coat electric guitar pickups to prevent rusting
  • Removes gum from bottom of shoes
  • Use for science project on rust prevention
  • Cleans and protects cowboy boots
  • Cleans and protects handcuffs
  • Cleans synthesizer keys
  • Loosens crud around stoppers on antique perfume bottles

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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.