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2000+ Uses

Official List of 2000+ Uses

From Gum and Crayon Removal to Preventing Rust and Loosening Stuck Parts.

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  • Dissolves butyl caulk
  • Soften stiff leather sandals
  • Lubricates rotating coffee shop chair
  • Loosens strapping tape after a hurricane
  • Lubricates tire air knobs
  • Tones down shine of polyurethane
  • Keeps rubber door weather gaskets soft and pliable
  • Coat truck bed before installing bed liner to make removal easier
  • Eases assembly of vinyl fencing
  • Spray tachometer cables to ensure accurate readings
  • Spray battery bolts prior to installation for easy removal
  • Eases installation of rubber exhaust hangers on exhaust systems
  • Spray inside radiator or fuel lines to slide them on easier during installation
  • Spray on rubber intake air ducts to ease installation of fuel injected engines
  • Removes a Boa Constrictor stuck in engine compartment of cars
  • Helps to insert cables into cable looms
  • Lubricates rubber wiring grommets to ease installation into fenders/firewalls
  • Spray on swing blade for smoother cutting
  • Lubricates chalk guns
  • Softens rubber O-ring
  • Spray on rubber hose to make cutting easier
  • Wipe across heavy laminates to make cutting easier
  • Separates lamination of plastics
  • Eases twisting of wire
  • Eliminates static on volume and tuning control knobs
  • Lubricates screen channels upon installation of rubber bead
  • Spray around bottom of garbage cans to prevent animals from getting in
  • Spray on bathroom mirror to keep it from fogging
  • Breaks down silicone when coating a toilet or tub
  • Keeps garbage disposal from seizing after periods of idleness
  • Unclogs shower heads
  • Lubricates straight pins for easier sewing of heavy fabric (denim)
  • Use a full can for a nifty paperweight
  • Spray old leather shoes and the leather will become soft and pliable
  • Spray bottoms of chain-link fences that surround gardens to keep rabbits and rodents out
  • Use full cans for bookends
  • Helps separate dual layer projection TV screen so that outer screen can be replaced without damaging the inner screen
  • Lubricates wood screws for easier installation
  • Frees up hot tar pipes
  • Spray on the inside of Victaulic pipe clamps for easier application of anti-seize
  • Lubricates fence stays
  • Filters dust when sprayed on AC filter
  • Rehydrates paintbrush bristles
  • Lubricates metal before running through a roll-former
  • Use as cutting fluid when drilling copper
  • Spray rubber gasket for easy installation of window glass
  • Lubricates fiber optic cable when routing through narrow ducts
  • Lubricates rotating coffee shop chairs
  • Conditions synthetic rubber to make slicing easier
  • Lubricate hose barbs for easy insertion into new synthetic rubber hoses
  • Lubricates landscaping spikes to make it easier to drive into landscape timbers
  • Lubricate O-rings when rebuilding oil pumps
  • Eases assembly of intricate devices when light oil is needed
  • 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
  • Use as a parting agent between a surface and a sealant
  • Works well for dissolving thread lock compound
  • Helps detect cracks in welds
  • Removes stiffness from dried out leather gloves
  • Spray in rubber over-booties to make putting them on easier
  • Makes Tygon flexible tubing fit over glass tubing with approximately the same diameter
  • Lubricates and improves electrical contacts on model train tracks
  • Dissolves glues
  • Lubricates rubber part of sandals for easy repair (putting plastic back into designated hole)
  • Lubricates bass drum stands
  • Spray on watch band to keep it from pulling out your arm hairs
  • Reduces friction on cardboard box for mini-hockey game
  • Softens stiff leather sandals
  • Use in art projects—the way the chemicals and oils react with paint is unique
  • Use can to prop open windows
  • Lubricates fingers stuck in hole
  • Frees stuck hands from narrow bars (stairwells)
  • Creates pretty rainbow formations when applied to empty aquariums
  • Helps break-in tough hi-top shoes
  • Spray on glass bottles before drilling holes (to make lamps)
  • Spray on poster board and let dry to provides interesting texture/base for art
  • Spray lightly over stagnant water to keep mosquito eggs from hatching
  • Softens stiff leather dog collars
  • Eases application of rubber racquetball racquet grips
  • Coat rubber ties on boats to keep rubber from drying out
  • Spray on golf gloves to stop them from drying out
  • Eases installment of rubber hand grips on home exercise equipment
  • Helps break in shoe portion on new roller skates
  • Lubricates paintball gun barrel
  • Lubricates pip pins used to hold outriggers on boats in upright position
  • Lubricates inner tubes for faster sledding
  • Eases installation and removal of tent stakes
  • Helps break-in baseball mitts
  • Spray on fingers to make smoother finger-spinning for freestyle Frisbee players
  • Spray on foosball game parts for easy assembly
  • Helps break in softball mitts
  • Helps break in leather gun holsters
  • Gives bowling balls "less grab" on the lanes
  • Aids attachment of spars to sail of kites
  • Lubricates inside of handgrips to ease installation
  • Rub into hands before touching lures or bait to disguise human scent
  • Spray on sharpening stone to help sharpen speed skates
  • Spray onto golf tees to penetrate hard ground areas

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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.