Another use for WD40

petengail · Guru

Another use for WD40

johnq · Guru

Rub with a candle works too.

Gerty Dancer · Guru

Does WD40 or candle wax, make the dust stick?

johnq · Guru

Gerty Dancer wrote:
Does WD40 or candle wax, make the dust stick?

Zippers usually stick through poor design. Rough use comes second. Wear through dust comes next probably.

A bit of wax eases the zip by lubricating the worn bits. Any surface holds dust, wax arguably less than most.

oldboar · Senior Member

Silicone spray once dry is probably the best lubrication of all for zips as it doesn't attract dust

Darrell

spida · Guru

We used to rub the lead of a pencil on to sticky zips. I guess nothing will stick to that:)

geobuz · Guru

I actually used it on a zip the other day and it worked. Better than the old pencil. I used too use graphite puffer on the door locks but the silicaon spray is cleaner and works just as well.

Kiwi-as · Guru

Yes, I use silicon spray, does not attract dust, and nice and cleen.

Happywanderer · The Master

In already have one in the van Gerty. I'm off to spray the cows. Those flies are such a nuisance.

Some great hints on that list. Should put it into hints and ideas.

Edit: I do spray some along the runner at the bottom of my whizz bang sliding door, if I feel its getting a bit hard to open and close.

-- Edited by Happywanderer on Tuesday 9th of October 2012 01:26:09 PM

Anvid · Veteran Member

Here are some other uses: smile smile smile

1. Protects silver from tarnishing.

2. Removes road tar and grime from cars.

3. Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.

4. Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making them slippery.

5. Keeps flies off cows.

6. Restores and cleans chalkboards...

7. Removes lipstick stains.

8. Loosens stubborn zippers.

9. Untangles jewellery chains.

10. Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.

11. Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.

12. Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing.

13. Removes tomato stains from clothing.

14. Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots.

15. Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors.

16. Keeps scissors working smoothly.

17. Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes.

18. It removes black scuffmarks from the kitchen floor! Use WD-40 for that 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.

19. Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly! Use WD-40!

20. Gives a children's playground gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.

21. Lubricates gearshift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers.

22. Rids kids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises.

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.

25. Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl bumpers.

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.

29. Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly.

30. Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools.

31. Removes splattered grease on stove.

32. Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging.

33. Lubricates prosthetic limbs.

34. Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell).

35. Removes all traces of duct tape.

36. Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis pain.

37. Florida 's favourite use is: 'cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers.'

38. The favourite use in the state of New York, WD-40 protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements.

39. WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a little on live bait or lures and you will be catching the big one in no time. Also, it's a lot cheaper than the chemical attractants that are made for just that purpose. Keep in mind though, using some chemical laced baits or lures for fishing are not allowed in some locations.

40. Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately and stops the itch.

41. WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and wipe with a clean rag.

42. Also, if you've discovered that your teenage daughter has washed and dried a tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the lipstick spots with WD-40 and rewash. Presto! The lipstick is gone!

43. If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the moisture and allow the car to start.

P. S. The basic ingredient is FISH OIL.

beiffe · Guru

spray on electrical wires to stop rats and mice chewing the plastic covering.
Spray inside those radiator hoses that are hard to push on as they then just slide on. Aslo apparently makes them mopre flexable to fit to imperfections on the castings etc.

Have used for both uses.

Use the silicon for rust prevention on tools.

Regards
Brian

kandagal · Guru

Wow Anvid - that list is awesome

Gerty Dancer · Guru

I think I'll rush out and buy a can now! (For me, in addition to the one used by the Master in the Garage!)

Nicholstones · Guru

Anvid wrote:
5. Keeps flies off cows.

!!!!!

Cupie · Guru

geobuz wrote:
I actually used it on a zip the other day and it worked. Better than the old pencil. I used too use graphite puffer on the door locks but the silicaon spray is cleaner and works just as well.

The ignition lock on my little Getz 'broke' & the mobile locksmith used silicon spray on it so it must be OK.

I used to use the old graphite puffers but have switched.

I use silicon on zips too.

jimricho · Guru

Anvid wrote:
Here are some other uses:

1. Protects silver from tarnishing.
etc, etc,

P. S. The basic ingredient is FISH OIL.

44. Therefore should be suitable for spraying squeaky fish! confuse

03_troopy · Guru

Anvid wrote:

P. S. The basic ingredient is FISH OIL.

Umm not according to their website mate.

What does WD-40 contain? and scroll down a bit

marto1944 · Senior Member

I must say I bought a nice product from super cheap auto the other day called lanolin spray works and smells great if you like sheep

peter

Beth54 · Guru

I use silicon spray on advise from bil, but I think I'll get some WD40 too.

If it works to keep the pigeons away, I wonder if it'd work on the crows as well. confuse biggrin

Delta18 · Guru

Some hints in that list are recommended, a lot are not. See here for Snopes take on the subject in conjunction with the manufacturer.

Cheers Neil

Beth54 · Guru

Thanks for the clarification Neil. smile

ibbo · Senior Member

marto1944 wrote:

I must say I bought a nice product from super cheap auto the other day called lanolin spray works and smells great if you like sheep

peter
A great product.Google lanolin and it's uses.The mind boggles lol

Boothie · Senior Member

I didn't see that anyone has commented on it attracting randy male camels! Cause thats what it smells like to me!

Its one of the smells that I really don't like.

03_troopy · Guru

I've heard it loosens your rusty nuts too.

jules47 · The Happy Helper

03_troopy wrote:
I've heard it loosens your rusty nuts too.

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jimricho · Guru

03_troopy wrote:
I've heard it loosens your rusty nuts too.

nothing worse than nusty ruts!

jimricho · Guru

marto1944 wrote:

I must say I bought a nice product from super cheap auto the other day called lanolin spray works and smells great if you like sheep

peter

May get the kiwis excited???

(Jim, go and sit in the naughty corner after that comment!)

03_troopy · Guru

marto1944 wrote:

I must say I bought a nice product from super cheap auto the other day called lanolin spray works and smells great if you like sheep

peter

Be warned though, it does go sticky after a while and can attract lots of fluff. And you can imagine what would happen to your rusty nuts if they got all fluffy.

jimricho · Guru

Also dust,

You'd end up with dusty rusty fluffies!

Beth54 · Guru

Gotta look out for those dusty rusty fluffies! biggrin