The year is 1953. Rocket Chemical, a struggling company in San Diego, sets out to create a rust-preventive solvent that can displace water. On the 40th attempt (note: 39 failures), they nailed it.

WD-40 is incredibly useful in the automotive world, but how safe is it to use on car paint? Can it really help you treat ...

The year is 1953. Rocket Chemical, a struggling company in San Diego, sets out to create a rust-preventive solvent that can displace water. On the 40th attempt (note: 39 failures), they nailed it.

I'm pretty sure that there isn't a Jalopnik reader out there who doesn't have a can of WD-40 kicking around their house or garage somewhere. While using this wonder liquid to loosen a seized bolt, ...

While there are other bespoke cleaning agents designed specifically for motorcycle chains, WD-40 can be used to clean your ...

Banish Rust From Your Gardening Tools When spring rolls around, that usually means gardening season is here, too — and WD-40 will help your gardening tools stay in tip-top shape all season long. To ...

Did you know WD-40 was created as a nuclear missile lubricant during the Cold War era? Its name is an abbreviation for "water displacement, 40th attempt." Today the most common use for WD-40 is to ...

Many people have a can of WD-40 somewhere in their home for when they need to loosen a stuck bolt or use it as some other lubricant. However, the versatile product has many more uses than that, and ...

Use WD-40 to loosen or remove permanent marker, sealants, stickers, tape, labels, and other adhesives. Applying WD-40 to metal surfaces can both loosen and protect against corrosion. Repel pests and ...