WD-40; What have you used it for?

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I have used WD-40 to remove glue and tar and upon reserach I discoverd it has a ton of different applications. Post up how you use WD-40 in your detailing!


2000+ WD-40 Uses | Remove Paint, Rubber Adhesive, Rust Stains, & More

2000+ WD-40 Uses | Remove Paint, Rubber Adhesive, Rust Stains, & More

Car/Truck
Removes adhesive tape without damaging factory paint
Keeps hitch locks rust-free
Cleans marks from rubber surfaces
Lubricates key holes
Lubricates license plate bolts and screws
Lubricates door latches to gas caps
Keeps glove box locks working smoothly
Cleans rust from car hood latches
Removes cell phone antenna glue from glass
Lubricates linkages on emergency brake releases
Removes crayon from dashboard
Lubricates knobs on air conditioners
Removes crayon from vinyl surfaces
Lubricates car ashtrays for easy sliding
Helps remove broken keys from locks
Lubricates convertible top zippers
Lubricates hood release cables
Lubricates locks on vehicle bike racks
Lubricates gas cap locks and levers
Lubricates zippers on zip-up car windows
Restores vintage door locks
Lubricates car door hinges
Lubricates auto hood latches
Lubricates stainless steel hood latches
Removes paint rub caused by 9 vehicles
Removes tree sap
Removes insects from front grill
Shines and protects chrome
 
For a car show I have used it to dress rubber undercoated parts and fender wells. Quick shine, but washes off first time water hits it.

DLB
 
  1. Loosen stuck bolts and screws
  2. Lubricate door locks
 
Burn ants and other undesirable insects! Wish it worked without impunity on people!
 
Umm I've used it to loosen bolts, especially rusty ones. Used it on chair hinges, door hinges.




............and a flamethrower
 
bobble said:
Burn ants and other undesirable insects! Wish it worked without impunity on people!
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A bit off-topic, but try Brakekleen. It will drop insects, wasps, tent caterpillars, bees etc. instantly.

Bill
 
when I was a little kid and my parents were not around I would spray it on stuff and light it with a match. I was such a little pyro when I was little, I am so lucky I never got hurt!
 
Tundra_10 said:
when I was a little kid and my parents were not around I would spray it on stuff and light it with a match. I was such a little pyro when I was little, I am so lucky I never got hurt!
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Now there's an admission!! Thanks for your honesty; I got a kick out of that!
 
ive used it to get off the yellow tacky stick that you use to hang up stuff on your walls.
 
I've used it as a lubricant when sanding out rusty metal (and it is very messy! I do not recommend). Loosening some bolts, too.

I no longer use it for lubrication as it wears off too quickly. I instead have turned to this stuff for any locks/latches/mechanisms that need lubrication:
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1Z Einszett Ultra Gel Spray Grease

Im the MAN
 
I use it to remove tough stains on rubber,Lubricate door, boot and bonnet hinges,Remove tar
 
I use it frequently to remove the adhesive residue left by price tags, etc. It seems more potent than the goo-gone I have, but obviously have to make sure whatever it is won't be stained by the oil.

Also removes the labels from repurposed spray bottles :)
 
All of the obvious as well as mixing it 50/50 with diesel fuel conditioner and spraying onto my drag slicks to make the rubber SUPER SOFT and STICKY :dblthumb2:
 
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