Effective Car Hacks Using the Ever Reliable WD-40

Many of us drivers and car owners are kind of helpless when it comes to minor repairs and quick fixes. Most of us are just trained to drive our cars and bring it to our trusted mechanic or service center if there are any issues (small or big) or we can simply ignore it for the meantime.

However, we would like to introduce to you one of the most common things that you see in hardware stores which is the WD-40. I am betting that most of the readers out there do not have any idea of this blue and yellow spray can and what can it do to their cars.

Well, that is alright because I had no idea before how the WD-40 works until I started researching more about the product. Surprisingly, WD-40 provides a lot of solutions to people with car problems out there. So in this article, Philkotse.com will discuss more the spray product and how can it become beneficial to our lives.

Most people do not have any idea that a can of WD-40 comes a long way

1. What is WD-40?

WD-40 is a liquid formula made of special ingredients and is known as a special lubricant that is known to solve a lot of household and car problems. Below are some effective WD-40 hacks that you can do on own car. Several of these simple tips can potentially save you a couple of hundreds or thousands of pesos. 

>>> Read more: 4 simple steps to clean plastic car parts.

2. How can we take advantage of WD-40?

WD-40 effectively gets rid of tree saps

I am pretty sure that you have experienced parking your car outside your house or by the sidewalk where there a lot of trees. You consider yourself quite lucky because you are parked at a shaded area but little do you know that leaving your vehicle under the trees comes with a price.

WD-40 is a liquid formula solves a lot of household and car problems

When you get back do not be surprised to find out that your prized car has several droplets of tree saps (otherwise known as dagta in Filipino) and bird waste and these things stick to your car like their life depends on it.

Tree saps are very challenging to remove as compared to bird waste and if you don't know the right process of cleaning you might risk damaging your car paint (which can be costly to have it repaired). Some people use either baby oil or cooking oil to remove the saps and droppings which works fine.

But to make your job a lot easier just spray a moderate amount of WD-40 to the affected area and gently remove the sticky and stinky stuff from your car using a soft and clean cloth.

As much as you would like to avoid parking your car under the tree sometimes you are just left with no choice

WD-40 helps get rid of minor car scratches

When you are using your car almost every day and no matter how careful you are your car might inevitably get minor scratches caused by a lot of things such as:

• Outdoor plants (branches and leaves)
• Animals (dogs and cats)
• Unnoticed parking signs at the side of the road
• Poor parking skills and so much more

To get rid of ugly car scratches simply spray a generous amount of WD-40 to the surface, leave it for a few minutes and wipe it with a clean microfiber cloth.  The WD-40 solution fills the gap on the scratches making it disappear.

Please note to manage your expectations especially when using the solution for deeper scratches. WD-40 may improve the appearance but there is no guarantee that the scratch will disappear especially if the top paint has already been damaged.

Scratches on your cars’ surface can be such an eyesore. It also makes you feel bad especially if you just bought your car

>>> Worth reading: How to protect your car from scratch: 6 easy ways to know.

WD-40 works as a great car polisher

If you are about to attend a special event and you have no time to bring your car to the nearest car wash shop do not worry because WD-40 can help solve your problem. First, wipe your car with a piece of dry soft cloth to get rid of dirt and dust particles and finish it off with a light coat of WD-40.

You will be quite surprised at the outcome after applying the solution. It is also a great alternative to getting mud stains around your wheels and rims.  

This hack works well for dirty cars, but you need to remember that it is not advisable to use WD-40 all the time because of its potent de-greasing components. Long term use of this product on your cars’ body can increase its chances of damaging the paint.  

No time to make your car look pretty? Wd-40 comes to the rescue

WD-40 is a very effective engine and grill cleaner

Dirt and grime can accumulate under the hood of your car as you continue to drive long distances. It is our job as car owners to check on our engines’ condition now and then.

WD-40 acts as an effective de-greaser that makes the engine surface look a lot better more efficient on the road. This solution is recommended by car experts as preventive maintenance for your car engine.

Also, WD-40 works great in cleaning chrome-plated grills. Aside from giving a shiny finish it also gets rid of insects and bugs that commonly get stuck while you are driving.

>>> You might concern: 8 steps to the DIY clean car engine bay.

Chrome grills make your car more attractive and intimidating on and off the road

It would not hurt your pocket to invest in a can of WD-40 which can be bought at an affordable price at any of your local hardware stores.

WD-40 gives value for your money since one spray can costs anywhere between Php 300.00 to Php 500.00 and can last for a very long time. Just leave the can at the back of your car and use it whenever needed.