10 useful uses of WD-40 in a car that not everyone knows about
Penetrating lubricant WD-40 not only allows you to unscrew stuck threaded connections, but can also be used in other completely unusual situations. Let's look at 10 unexpected ways to use WD-40. Once you know them, you will definitely stock up on penetrating lubricant for future use.
1. Restoring faded headlights
The lubricant will make the glass more transparent. Moreover, the dullness can be removed manually with a regular cloth without a polishing machine.
2. Removing scuff marks on paint
Dark abrasions periodically appear on the protruding parts of the car body. They can be washed off with WD-40. It will remove stains stuck to the paint and hide its dullness. Such small defects will be completely invisible after processing.
3. Cleaning your hands from oil or fuel oil
After car repairs, black hands can be wiped off very quickly with a towel if you first treat them with WD-40. Soap will not clean your palms so easily.
4. Cleaning plastic in the engine compartment
The plastic under the hood fades over time because it is near a hot engine. Spray it with lubricant and wipe it clean. You will not only clean out the dust from the pores, but also remove some of the oxide, which will make the plastic look like new.
5. Cleaning rims
WD-40 is also excellent at cleaning disc surfaces. It will help not only remove dust, but also adhering bitumen, grease and other contaminants. Lubricant will also make their color more saturated.
6. Improved contact at battery terminals and oxidation protection
The battery terminals oxidize, causing poor contact. Just spray them with WD-40 and the oxide will wash away. After this, the current will flow better.
7. Unscrew stuck bolts and nuts
If you spray penetrating lubricant onto a threaded joint, it will unscrew much more easily. If you apply it to the thread before tightening it, then in the future everything can be unscrewed without any problems at all, even if a lot of time passes.
8. Tire blackening
If you wipe your tires with WD-40, you will be able to remove dust from the pores. This will make it look blacker, which looks much better. In addition, this treatment slows down the aging of rubber and prevents it from cracking.
9. Improved contact when connecting spark plugs
To prevent corrosion from forming between the spark plugs and the contact nut, you can apply WD-40 to them. This will ensure excellent contact at all times.
10. Fight against squeaking doors
To prevent door hinges from squeaking and the doors themselves to close with less effort, WD-40 will also help. Spray the grease and wipe off the excess with a cloth. This will also protect the hinges from corrosion, as it will drive out all the moisture.
