Tuesday 4th October 2022
Most of us in our lifetime would have used or certainly seen a parent / grandparent using WD-40 in their workshop and / or around the home. But there are so many more uses for WD-40 than you could possibly imagine! Read on to discover the many uses and also some ‘did you know’ facts about the iconic brand.
WHAT DOES WD-40® STAND FOR?
WD-40 literally stand for Water Displacement 40th Formula. That’s the name straight out of the lab book used by the chemist who developed the product back in 1953. The chemist, Norm Larsen, was attempting to concoct a formula to prevent corrosion – a task which is done by displacing water… which was achieved on his 40th try!
WD-40 literally stand for Water Displacement 40th Formula. That’s the name straight out of the lab book used by the chemist who developed the product back in 1953. The chemist, Norm Larsen, was attempting to concoct a formula to prevent corrosion – a task which is done by displacing water… which was achieved on his 40th try!
WHAT DOES THE WD-40 MULTI-USE PRODUCT CONTAIN?
The ingredients to WD-40 Multi-Use product are held as a strict secret by the manufacturer. But they do say what it does NOT contain. The multi-use product does not contain silicone, kerosene, water, graphite or chlorofluorocarbons.
The ingredients to WD-40 Multi-Use product are held as a strict secret by the manufacturer. But they do say what it does NOT contain. The multi-use product does not contain silicone, kerosene, water, graphite or chlorofluorocarbons.
IS WD-40 MULTI-USE A LUBRICANT?
Yes. Whilst the “W-D” in WD-40 stands for Water Displacement; it is a special blend of lubricants. The formulation also contains ant-corrosion agents and ingredients for penetration, water displacement and soil removal.
Did You Know?
WD-40 Multi-Use Product was first created to protect space-rocket shells from rust and corrosion?
WD-40 Multi-Use Product was first created to protect space-rocket shells from rust and corrosion?
Since 1953, WD-40’s original formula has solved 2,000 problems in garages, fabrication shops, industrial yards and more...anywhere you need a job done right!
SO MANY USES!
There are so many uses for WD40 - too much to list actually! Believe it or not, there are over 2,000 official uses for WD40.
"If it doesn't move and it should, use WD40"
Uses include (but certainly not limited to!)…
- Lubricates moving parts such as hinges, wheels, rollers, chains, and gears
- Protects against rust and corrosion on items like tools
- Loosens rusted/stuck plumbing joints
- Loosens rusted bolts
- Lubricates and protects power tools
- Removes rust from saws
- Lubricates squeaky doors and drawers
- Prevents metal surfaces from rusting
- Cleans and softens paintbrushes
- Unsticks painted radiator valves
- Keeps lawnmower wheels turning smoothly
- Untangles jewellery chains
- Removes chewing gum from almost any surface
- Keep WD-40 Multi-Use Product in your car for quick tire changes. Spray stubborn lug nuts and get back on the road fast. WD-40 Multi-Use Product also excels at protecting your vehicle’s weather stripping and door seals, so your ride stays warm and dry.
- Try these little-known athlete tricks: Spray WD-40 Multi-Use Product on your cleats to keep them from getting clogged up with mud, turf and dirt. Break in new baseball mitts by rubbing some WD-40 Multi-Use Product into the leather. WD-40 Multi-Use Product can even keep golf clubs polished and primed for play.
- Spray WD-40 Multi-Use Product on your stainless-steel appliances. Wipe away fingerprints and built-up grime for a kitchen that shines.
There are so many more uses for WD-40 that we would be here all day trying to list them all!
You can download a PDF of the full list by clicking the image below. Please note that this list was collated by WD-40 using reports from their end-users. These are not direct recommendations from the Manufacturer or Wilsons.
Have a favourite tip / trick that you use WD-40 for? Let us know - we'd love to add it to our list!
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