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Preparedness Hint March 3 - 2000 uses for WD-40

minnie_tx
15 years ago

Besides that roll of Duct tape a can of this stuff is good to have around

This is a list of the first 125. I can post all 2000 but it would take up too much space (unless you want me too) anyway on this google page are a lot of links to other sites .

1. Removes roofing tar from shoes

2. Coat electric guitar pickups to prevent rusting

3. Removes gum from bottom of shoes

4. Use for science project on rust prevention

5. Cleans and protects cowboy boots

6. Cleans and protects handcuffs

7. Cleans synthesizer keys

8. Loosens crud around stoppers on antique perfume bottles

9. Keeps dog collars squeak-free

10. Cleans rusty jewelry

11. Removes rust from steam irons

12. Removes paint from leather

13. Lubricates and improves electrical contacts on model train tracks

14. Removes rust from hair curler

15. Removes rust from dog tags

16. Coat collectible metal toys before storing to prevent tarnishing and corrosion

17. Loosens tight propane tank handles

18. Shines vinyl sneakers

19. Shines bronze sculptures

20. Clean spots off shoes

21. Lubricates walkers for easier folding

22. Protects archeological tools

23. Protects combination locks

24. Cleans power steering fluid from driveway

25. Protects and maintains armor suits

26. Dissolves glues

27. Loosens caked-on food from stove

28. Protects and polishes bronze grave markers

29. Protects antique milk can from rust

30. Protects gym lockers from steam/water damage

31. Removes stains left from silly string

32. Restores transparency of plastic shoes

33. Prevents rust and cleans Katana swords

34. Lubricates hinges of eyeglasses

35. Lubricates and protects antique weapons for historical reenactments

36. Spray spurs to prevent rust

37. Cleans clipper blades in dog grooming shop

38. Cleans mud from shoes

39. Removes stickers from piano keys

40. Removes stickers on CD cases

41. Cleans wire rims on glasses

42. Protects antique toys

43. Cleans potentiometers on guitar amplifier

44. Cleans dried oil from antique oil can

45. Cleans and protects collectible cans

46. Spray on Twister game for more fun

47. Clean and polish Alaskan Oil Pipeline at visitor viewing

48. Cleans glue from antique bottles

49. Cleans and protects mechanisms on music boxes

50. Prevents rust on rabbit cages

51. Lubricates antique toy trains

52. Removes tar and asphalt from soles of shoes

53. Cleans and protects shoelace eyelets

54. Removes tar from boat tarps

55. Cleans gum from shoes

56. Cleans and protects ammunition cans

57. Lubricates moving parts of Swiss army knife

58. Protects stored Kaiser blades from rust

59. Cleans bowling balls

60. Spray tie down ropes prior to securing load to keep them from scratching truck paint

61. Removes crusted gunk from bird cages

62. Cleans bobby pins

63. Keeps missile silo doors swinging freely

64. Spray on rag and wipe exterior to help clean CPR mannequins

65. Cleans blades of mustache trimmer

66. Cleans old coins

67. Lubricates vinyl records to prevent skipping

68. Cleans airbrushes

69. Removes grease from lunch boxes

70. Removes spray paint from reflectorized street markers

71. Cleans magnifying glass handle

72. Cleans interiors of soda machines

73. Cleans microphone cables after rental

74. Cleans and protects chrome on bass guitars

75. Removes ink from hands

76. Removes scuff marks from walkie-talkies

77. Cleans electrical contacts on slot racing cars

78. Cleans and protects antique beer cans from rust

79. Shines doll shoes

80. Cleans resin from waterpipes

81. Shines atlas missiles

82. Cleans and protects safe deposit boxes

83. Removes stains from hot tubs

84. Cleans wood stain from metal step ladders

85. Cleans and protects toy trucks

86. Lubricates crossbows

87. Removes gunk from bookbags

88. Gets glue stains out of jeans

89. Removes tar from feet

90. Cleans burnt oil from exhaust pipes on motorcycles

91. Cleans gum from horseshoes

92. Shines diamonds

93. Cleans gum from turtle shells

94. Keeps saddles rust-free

95. Protects light sockets from rust

96. Lubricates garbage disposal blades

97. Drives moisture from pocket watches

98. Lubricates pinball machine flippers

99. Drives moisture from hearing aids and cleans battery compartment

100. Removes stickers, sand burrs, stick-tites, etc. from pet hair

101. Lubricates school locker latches

102. Keeps dog leashes rust-free

103. Quiets squeaky piano pedals

104. Lubricates end pins on cellos

105. Frees stuck accelerators

106. Lubricates handicap lift on minivan

107. Spray a little on the tips of dead ball point pens to clean them

108. Keeps jack from sticking on c-band satellite systems

109. Lubricates boot zippers

110. Helps remove turntable plates from phonograph record player

111. Lubricates stuck parts on vintage 8 mm film projectors

112. Lubricates compact mirror hinges

113. Lubricates hinge on beer stein

114. Lubricates blades on Flowbee hair cutting system

115. Unsticks piano keys

116. Lubricates adjustment knob on overhead projector

117. Lubricates grinder bit on stained glass grinder

118. Stops knitting machines from binding

119. Lubricates dog nail clippers

120. Frees stuck elevator cables on ultralight aircraft (gliders)

121. Spray locking rods of portable fire proof safes to keep them operating freely

122. Lubricates latches on horse stalls

123. Rejuvenates gears on old clocks

124. Spray in old radio speaker coil to stop rattling noise

125. Lubricates swiveling piano stool

Here is a link that might be useful: 2000 Uses WD 40 - Google Search

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