more uses for WD 40

[Suesumba]

Other Uses
109 uses found.

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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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[Peasie]

Re: more uses for WD 40

I find this disturbing for two reasons:

1. I found this "Removes a Boa Constrictor stuck in engine compartment of cars"

2. I read the entire list.

[kia027]

Re: more uses for WD 40

what about used to shine stainless steel appliances so no fingerprint marks stick on it

[Cultcha]

Re: more uses for WD 40

Removes wax crayon marks from walls.

[twiney]

Re: more uses for WD 40

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KF_Milo</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Removes wax crayon marks from walls. </div></div>

without taking off the paint?

[Diplomat]

Re: more uses for WD 40

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Kia</div><div class="ubbcode-body">what about used to shine stainless steel appliances so no fingerprint marks stick on it </div></div>
For real? Without leaving any goo?

[kia027]

Re: more uses for WD 40

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ChurchDude</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Kia</div><div class="ubbcode-body">what about used to shine stainless steel appliances so no fingerprint marks stick on it </div></div>
For real? Without leaving any goo? </div></div>

yep