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Little Star

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Tue Dec 20, 2011, 08:33 PM Dec 2011

List of uses for WD40 [View all]

Last edited Wed Dec 21, 2011, 12:16 PM - Edit history (3)

Note: I have edited this list because a kind DUer kindly brought new information to light. See post # 4 in this thread.

Revised List:
3. Protects silver from tarnishing.
4. Removes road tar and grime from cars.
10. Loosens stubborn zippers.
11. Untangles jewelry chains.
14. Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing.
18. Keeps scissors working smoothly.
19. Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes.
21. Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers.
22. Rids kids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises.No water!
23. Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open.
24. Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close.
26. Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles.
27. Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans.
28. Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for easy handling.
30. Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools.
33. Lubricates prosthetic limbs.
34. Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell).
35. Removes all traces of duct tape.
37. Florida's favorite use is: "cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers."
43. If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the moisture and allow the car to start.
44. It removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floor! Use WD-40 for those nasty tar and scuff marks on flooring. It doesn't seem to harm the finish and you won't have to scrub nearly as hard to get them off. Just remember to open some windows if you have a lot of marks. Wash off after use.
45. Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly! Use WD-40!


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List of uses for WD40 [View all] Little Star Dec 2011 OP
Great list. And I add Curmudgeoness Dec 2011 #1
My favorite uses....... BeanCounting Dec 2011 #2
I love this group. Ruby the Liberal Dec 2011 #3
Mostly true canetoad Dec 2011 #4
Thank you canetoad for letting me know.. Little Star Dec 2011 #5
I need to keep this info. No bookmarks, no way to e-mail thread. Paper Roses Dec 2011 #6
A couple of options Ruby the Liberal Dec 2011 #7
My favorite use wasn't listed. noamnety Jan 2012 #8
Well I had to google squirrel baffle.. Little Star Jan 2012 #9
Fantastic tips. I have some WD40 under my sink. RebelOne Jan 2012 #10
It also works wonders for car door (or car gas tank) locks that are hard to turn. Jamastiene Feb 2012 #11
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