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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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  • Helps lubricate fretboard on guitars
  • Protects rhinos (a digging tool for fighting forest fires) from rust
  • Cleans and lubricates rotary cutters
  • Prevents rust on aluminum bird feeder poles
  • Keeps flight controls for model aircraft in working order
  • Removes gum from plastic stroller wheels
  • Lubricates and cleans prosthetic arms
  • Removes scum from bottom of drinking glasses. Then wash with soap and water
  • Prevents detail from sticking to cast material in resin-kit model production
  • Gives a great shine to flat surfaces for stock photography
  • Removes paint from shoes
  • Keeps paint from sticking to glass
  • Removes duct tape
  • Cleans and protects copper pots
  • Keeps tackle from freezing during ice fishing
  • Removes bees wax
  • Helps hone stones
  • Helps restore antique coffee grinder
  • Cleans scuff marks from fiberglass areas on boats
  • Removes adhesive from sunglasses
  • Spray on cable and telephone lines to keep puppies from chewing them
  • Keeps pendants from sticking to clasps on necklaces
  • Spray electronic TV circuit boards to prevent oxidation before installation
  • Removes gum from school bus seats
  • Spray on bottom of cat pan for easy removal of plastic liner and changing pan
  • Removes floodwater marks on paneling
  • Cleans gummed up soap trays
  • Removes adhesive from bird’s wings
  • Removes adhesive from kayak
  • Cleans and protects kettle drums
  • Polishes seashells
  • Loosens gum stuck to bottom of tables
  • Removes peanut butter from dog hair
  • Cleans ostrich eggs for craft use
  • Cleans raccoon traps
  • Removes stubborn stuck-on leg wax
  • Cleans vending machine motors
  • Removes extension glue from hair
  • Lubricates stethoscope
  • Keeps speaker connections from arching when applied to stereo amplifier
  • Gives virtual rocks a clean shine
  • Spray on balcony to keep pigeons away (they hate the smell)
  • Removes corrosion on outdoor on/off switches
  • Keeps garden ornaments in fountains and ponds rust-free
  • Protects pool furniture for winter storage
  • Prevents rust on oyster knife
  • Spray on beach chair hinges to prevent binding and rust
  • Winterizes lawnmower to prevent freezing and rust while in storage
  • Lubricates sleds and toboggans
  • Preventative maintenance on Christmas decorations before storage
  • Protects storm window gaskets
  • Cleans and protects metal buckles on snow gear
  • Spray on bottom of garage door to keep it from sticking to concrete during winter
  • Keeps Christmas tree stand from rusting
  • Prevents canopy stakes from rust
  • Helps shovel wet sticky snow
  • Protects chainsaw blades before storing
  • Protects and lubricates floating boat docks after thawing
  • Keeps snow from sticking to patio door
  • Cleans and lubricates bells on antique sleighs
  • Cleans stains from Christmas tree holders
  • Cleans sand from patio door runners
  • Lubricates auger blades and discharge chute of snow blower
  • Keeps snow from sticking to satellite dishes
  • Cleans rust off Santa's sleigh runners
  • Removes artificial snow from windows after holiday season
  • Keeps snow from sticking to impeller
  • Removes oxidation from boats
  • Cleans and conditions rubber on table tennis paddles
  • Keeps fishing reels rust-free
  • Keeps model trains rust-free
  • Keeps fishing lures corrosion free
  • Cleans dice
  • Protects bicycle chain
  • Cleans bike chains
  • Removes athletic tape from ankles
  • Shines golf clubs
  • Removes gunk from surface of guns
  • Helps detail outboard motors
  • Keeps boat engine parts rust-free
  • Protects metal baseball bat from rust
  • Cleans bowling ball finger holes
  • Cleans road tar off boat hulls
  • Removes river sludge from boat hull
  • Lubricates and protects unicycle seat post
  • Prevents rust on golf spikes
  • Anti-rust agent and lubricant for gun magazines
  • Cleans volleyballs
  • Penetrates and cleans stiff buckles on horse equipment
  • Protects bike frame from salt water corrosion
  • Drives out hard to remove debris from rock samples
  • Cleans exposed vinyl on boats
  • Cleans golf club shafts
  • Prevents rust from forming on metal picnic cups
  • Prevents corrosion on my sailboat pulleys
  • Cleans and protects trailer hitch locking mechanism
  • Keeps rust from forming on hockey skate blades
  • Cleans golf club faces
  • Cleans boats

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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.