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.

Taking paint off a car