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Shines doll shoes
Lubricates school locker latches
Quiets squeaky piano pedals
Lubricates end pins on cellos
Apply on the tip of dead ball point pen to clean
Lubricates boot zippers
Lubricates compact mirror hinges
Lubricates hinges on beer steins
Lubricates adjustment knobs on overhead projectors
Lubricates dog nail clippers
Lubricates latches on saxophone case
Removes gunk from lace hoops on work boots
Unsticks keys on baritone horns
Removes stickers from Hummel® figurines
Loosens rusty security gate hinges
Loosens stuck pocket knife blades
Frees stuck purse latches
Lubricates hinges on crawfish traps
Lubricates hinges of trick (folding) golf clubs
Lubricates guitar case latches
Lubricates flute joints and screws
Lubricates hinges and wheels on toy wagons
Lubricates leg brace hinges
Lubricates bi-fold door locks
Stops crutches from squeaking
Lubricates hinges of birdcage doors
Lubricates landing gear on model airplanes
Lubricates tuning gears on guitars
Lubricates robot joints
Loosens arm and leg joints on porcelain dolls
Lubricates stuck buttons on push-button calculators
Removes adhesive from sunglasses
Lubricates antique oil can levers
Polishes and shines seashells
Cleans ostrich eggs for craft use
Removes corrosion on outdoor on/off switches
Sports and Rec
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Prevents rust on oyster knives
Lubricates stuck zippers on wetsuits
Cleans, protects and lubricates metal buckles on snow gear
Removes paint from fishing lures
Lubricates coronet valves
Keeps fishing lures corrosion free
Lubricates golf bag zippers
Prevents rust on golf spikes
Lubricates steel zippers on camping equipment storage bags
Keeps mud from sticking to cleat bottoms when playing in
rainy weather
Unfreezes snowshoe zippers
Cleans golf balls
Helps remove golf club grip tape during regripping process
Polishes fishing lures
Removes depilatory wax from floors, counters, mirrors, etc.
Cleans knife blades
Lubricates window hinges on horse trailers
Cleans and lubricates caulk holes in horse screw caulks
Lubricates hinges on plastic coolers
Removes scuff marks from slides and climbers
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Cleans and protects boot buckles
Cleans pool cue sticks
Removes ball marks from aluminum baseball bats
Lubricates snowboard bindings
Cleans and protects porthole dogs
Cleans and protects adjusting screws on bicycle seats
Cleans clogged propane nozzles
Lubricates bicycle U-locks
Apply to golf shoe spike threads to prevent rust
Lubricates model airplane linkages
Lubricates joints of art easels
Lubricates extensions of pool cleaning poles
Frees rusted locks on tackle boxes
Lubricates sports bag zippers
Eases installment of rubber hand grips on home
exercise equipment
Helps lubricate chin strap snaps on football helmets
Loosens football cleats for easier removal
Removes stickers from arrows
Lubricates tent pole twist locks
Loosens zippers on sleeping bag
Lubricates choke lever on boat engines
Lubricates folding parts of Razor ® scooters
Lubricates fine tuner screws on stringed instruments
Removes unwanted decals from bicycle frames
Loosens screws on old bicycle bells
Removes adhesive from bicycle frames
Loosens oar locks on rowboats
Lubricates zippers on bowling bags
Stops squeaks on backpacks
Lubricates fishing reel knobs
Lubricates folding mechanism of golf bag pull-carts
Lubricates zippers on boat cushion covers
Removes squeaks from shin guards
Lubricates sections of telescoping golf ball retrievers
Drives moisture from a boat’s moving screws
Lubricates bicycle brake pad hinges
Lubricates mountain bike derailleurs
Lubricates folding tent pole joints
Cleans tuner controls on am/fm boat radios to eliminate
static when tuning
Removes stickers from surfboards
Removes adhesive from racquetball racket grips prior to
installation
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The uses of WD-40 described here were provided to WD-40 Company
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suggestions for use of WD-40 by WD-40 Company. These uses 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 packagaing.
Introducing the WD-40®
WD-40: where you want it and nowhere else.
Car/Truck
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Lubricates sun visors in cars
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 other vehicles
Home and Garden
– Removes scuff marks from ceramic tile flooring (be sure to
wipe floor clean after using WD-40)
– Lubricates hinges on pruning shears
– Removes crayon from carpet (be sure to test WD-40 on lowvisibility area of carpet before using)
– Removes coffee stains from floor tiles (be sure to wipe floor
clean after using WD-40)
– Removes marks from floors left by chair feet (be sure to wipe
floor clean after using WD-40)
– Removes adhesive price tags from shoe bottoms
– Cleans black streaks from hardwood floors (be sure to wipe
floor clean after using WD-40)
– Removes paint from tile flooring (be sure to wipe floor clean
after using WD-40)
– Removes rust stains from floors after mopping (be sure to
wipe floor clean after using WD-40)
– Removes mascara from tile floors and mirrors (be sure to
wipe floor clean after using WD-40)
– Removes felt pen marks from floors (be sure to wipe floor
clean after using WD-40)
– Removes rollerblade marks from kitchen floors (be sure to
wipe floor clean after using WD-40)
– Removes sticker residue from clothes (be sure to test WD-40
on low-visibility area of garment before using)
– Removes permanent ink from most items
– Removes grime from grout on bathroom floors (be sure to
wipe floor clean after using WD-40)
– Removes nail polish from hardwood floors (be sure to wipe
floor clean after using WD-40)
– Removes tile adhesive from new no-wax floors (be sure to
wipe floor clean after using WD-40)
– Removes crayon from inside clothes dryers (make sure to
unplug dryer first)
– Removes crayon from walls
– Lubricates screws on lawn furniture
– Removes crayon from wallpaper
– Removes crayon from compressed wood furniture
– Removes crayon from plastic
– Removes crayon from shoes
– Removes crayon from toys
– Removes crayon from chalk boards
– Keeps sewing needles from rusting
– Removes adhesive from precious china
– Helps prevent rust on hide-a-key containers
– Cleans and protects medicine door latches
– Cleans piano keys
– Removes crayon from television screen
– Lubricates zippers on lawn mower grass catcher bags
– Removes crayon marks from glass
– Removes glue deposits from linoleum
– Lubricates hinges on antique smoking stands
– Removes stickers from credit cards
– Removes melted Scotch® tape from dining room table
– Removes crayon from screen doors
– Removes crayon from plastic tables
– Erases marks caused by chair backs on running boards of
wall
– Removes labels from medicine bottles
– Removes VELCRO® stickers
– Cleans crayon off of rock walls
– Removes glue from refrigerators
– Removes crayon from place mats
– Cleans and protects blades of pruning shears
– Cleans vacuum cleaner dials
– Removes marking pen from glass objects
– Prevents rust on patio furniture screws
– Lubricates locks on dog kennels
– Prevents medicine cabinets closures from sticking
– Lubricates locks on chains securing propane tank to
barbecue grills
– Lubricates stuck temperature regulators on refrigerators
– Lubricates hinges on metal filing boxes
– Lubricates luggage zippers
– Lubricates microwave oven doors
– Penetrates and loosens locking levers on windows
– Lubricates pullout handles on luggage
– Lubricates hinges on TV cabinet doors
– Lubricates cork screws
– Frees rusted hinges on fire alarm boxes
– Lubricates antique waffle irons
– Lubricates folding metal stools
– Penetrates and loosens sticky knobs on adjustable chairs
– Loosens screws on toilet seats
– Loosens rusted screws on outdoor barbecues
– Frees locking nuts on lawn mower blades
– Penetrates and loosens stuck screws on bathtub knobs
– Lubricates propane tank hinges
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Frees stuck LEGO® blocks
Makes dead bolt locks work better
Lubricates shoe buckles
Lubricates bird house hinges
Lubricates hinges on swing doors
Lubricates piano lid hinges
Lubricates hinges on refrigerator doors
Eliminates squeaking from locks
Lubricates cigarette case hinges
Lubricates swiveling picture hangers
Lubricates piano bench hinges
Keeps zippers on outdoor umbrella covers from sticking
Lubricates plate holder hinges
Lubricates air nozzles of balloon pumps
Lubricates adjuster button on canes
Lubricates sunshade joints
Pre-lubricates threads on wood screws
Removes stickers from crystal
Removes stubborn temporary tattoos
On the Job
– Cleans mastic off floor tiles (be sure to wipe floor clean after
using WD-40)
– Cleans adhesive tape residue on audio/visual cables
– Cleans ballast oil from tile floors (be sure to wipe floor clean
after using WD-40)
– Lubricates handles on three-hole punch and prevents
handles from sticking
– Lubricates wood screws for easier installation
– Removes adhesives from sewing machines
– Removes plastic cement from tools
– Removes stickers from guitars
– Removes liquid nails from hands
– Lubricates trunk latches
– Lubricates safe rollers
– Removes crayon from Formica®
– Cleans gunk from phone buttons
– Removes permanent marker from dry erase boards
– Removes scuff marks from luggage
– Cleans cell phones
– Cleans cell phone battery connections
– Keeps taping knives from rusting
– Removes rust from old keys
– Lubricates tape measures
– Cleans printer toner from unwanted places
– Lubricates vending machine locks
– Loosens screws in watch bands to enable link removal
– Frees stuck locks on lock boxes
– Frees stuck tin snips
– Lubricates meat slicer knobs
– Stops squeaking of calculator tape registers
– Lubricates sliding battery covers for easy removal
– Lubricates squeaky fare box levers on city buses
– Lubricates locking mechanisms on video drop slots
– Lubricates locks on money boxes on gaming tables (21,
roulette, craps, etc.)
– Penetrates stuck joints on rusted light trees
– Lubricates brake levers on wheelchairs
– Lubricates ice chest locks
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Loosens rusty hinges on mail carts
Loosens stuck locks on parking meters
Lubricates kiln lid hinges
Penetrates rusted screws on board ships
Keeps office chair wheels rolling smoothly
Lubricates tuning mechanism on scanners
Lubricates bass drum and high hat pedals
Lubricates stuck vending machine knobs
Lubricates spinning magazine racks
Lubricates crank mechanism on pencil sharpeners
Lubricates cash drawer locks
Lubricates hinges on skunk racing boxes
Lubricates axle on rotating shoe polishers
Lubricates latches on electrical cabinets
Lubricates hole punches
Stops squeaks on tape dispensers
Lubricates turnbuckles
Lubricates track adjusting screws
Lubricates heavy-duty machine screws
Quiets squeaky roof ventilator hinges
Lubricates lock cylinders during repair
Lubricates rolodex bearings
Eases removal of old ID stickers from computer cases
Lubricates desk locks
Keeps adhesive from building up on face cut dies
Removes crayon from ceramic items
Reconditions rollers in fax machines
Garage/Workshop
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Cleans spray paint nozzles
Cleans gunk from safety glasses/goggles
Cleans debris from vise-grip
Lubricates piano hinges on tool box
Lubricates fuse box hinges
Lubricates locks on lawnmower control cables
Penetrates and loosens screws on furniture clamps
Lubricates vise handles
Lubricates flashlight switches
Keeps gear shifters lubricated
Lubricates rusted screws
Loosens tight folding chair hinges
Other
– Prevents metal components on Christmas decorations from
rusting
– Cleans, protects and lubricates bells on antique sleighs
– Lubricates screws in Christmas tree holders
– Loosens stuck screws on overhead projectors
– Removes rust from dog tags
– Lubricates walkers for easier folding
– Protects combination locks
– Dissolves glues
– Lubricates hinges of eyeglasses
– Removes stickers from piano keys
– Removes stickers on CD cases
– Cleans wire rims on glasses
– Cleans and protects shoelace eyelets
– Cleans bobby pins
– Cleans old coins