![]() Likewise, that annoying valve cover or seal leak under the hood is pissing you off, a few sprays of WD-40 will clean up that splattered oil quickly. A simple spray, letting it soak for a few minutes, and then wiping off will take care of most stuck on debris. It also can bead water fairly-decent as well.īug splatters and other sticky debris is easy to remove with WD-40. Car owners will spray it on the surface to help reduce the potential of bugs, bird droppings, tar, and tree sap from sticking to paint. It’s also a common shade-tree treatment for improving hydrophobic properties on non-protected paint surfaces. When it’s sprayed on top of paint with a clear coat, the paraffins in the solution produce a shiny hue – which can replicate the shine you get from a fresh coat of wax. There are some car owners who use WD-40 as a wax – which amplifies the luster of paint. However, car owners are creative cats, and over the year, WD-40 has been used on a cars surface for several other purposes. It’s basically a quick way of putting a band-aid on the scratch, to ensure that water does not find its way into the bare metal – leading to the development of rust. Now, let’s be clear, this doesn’t mean fixing the scratch. This introduces the main purpose for using it on your car paint – to fill deep scratches. It also has anti-corrosive agents that can reduce the potential of oxidation. WD-40 is similar with many car polishes, in the fact that is contains oils and hydrocarbons that allows the formulation to seep into small areas. Now we’ll dive into the nitty gritty of this article – why it’s commonly used on car paint – and whether that’s a good idea. Why Would you Want to Use WD-40 on Car Paint? When you combine all these ingredients in the percentages that WD-40 has perfected, you get a highly-impressive anti-squeak lubricant spray. There are trace elements including mineral oils and alkanes of carbon. Aliphatic Hydrocarbon (which is similar to kerosene).There are four primary ingredients – with the percentages being the proprietary information. However, thanks to Material Data Safety Sheets published on the internet, it’s not that hard to come close. Unfortunately, the official recipe is a highly-guarded secret on par with Coke or KFC’s “11” herbs and spices. Now, let’s dive into the formulation – or what makes WD-40 the perfect all-in-one removal solution. As for the 40, that’s the amount of formulations or attempts to create a final solution that worked as intended. The formulation helps to displace moisture from surfaces – so the WD makes sense. So, where did the name WD-40 come from? The WD is an abbreviation for Water Displacement, or the primary task it accomplished. The special ingredients help to dispel heat, making the cuts cleaner and with fewer jagged edges. ![]() In the garage, you’ll find many mechanics and machinists using it as a lubrication spray, as they cut metal. Around the house, it’s used mainly to loosen metallic parts that have been corroded or are stuck with excess oxidation (or rust). So, to say it’s a popular product would be an underestimate. You’ll find WD-40 in the garage or under the kitchen sink in more than 60% of households in the United States. It’s first application was used as a spray coating on a missile built by Convair to reduce rusting and corrosion. It’s pretty much the go-to solution for loosening things that are stuck or providing lubrication to something that needs some grease. ![]() In case you’ve been in a coma or just not too mechanically inclined, WD-40 is a penetrating fluid lubricating oil that was created in the 1950’s. These are questions we’ll answer in today’s AvalonKing blog. But is it safe to use on your car’s paint job? Are there risks to applying it to a clearcoat, glass, or other exterior automotive materials? People use WD-40 or other generic penetrating fluids for multiple reasons. But did you know that many car owners swear by its ability to fix small scratches, or reduce bugs from sticking to car paint? One of the most popular is using penetrating oil or WD-40 to loosen rusty bolts, extend the lifespan of windshield wiper blades, or even a universal cleaning solution. ![]() There are several shade-tree solutions to common, everyday problems. ![]()
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