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| DRY UP WITH WD-40 THIS SUMMER |
In the wake of the worst flooding seen in the UK for ten years, we at WD-40 Company would like to issue the following advice to help minimise property damage and protect flood affected equipment such as car engines, electrical circuits and garden equipment.
Stalled Car Engines |
| Flush the engine to remove all dirt and debris. Spray WD-40 on to the distributor coil leads, rotor, spark plugs and all electrical wiring including battery terminals and cables to displace the moisture and provide a protective film on all treated parts. Ensure aerosol can is kept well away from battery terminals or posts. Allow the WD-40 to dry and start the car. |
| Electrical panels in fuse box |
| Ensure the power source is switched off. Remove excess moisture by spraying WD-40 directly on the panels. This can prevent the system overloading by keeping the contacts clean and free of corrosion. |
| Ensure the power supply is switched off. A quick squirt of WD-40 will help restore and protect flood affected electrical goods such as hi-fis, televisions without causing damage. |
| Electrical motors (lawn mowers, trimmers) |
| Flush out dirt with fresh water and then saturate and motor with WD-40. Allow the WD-40 to dry for several hours. If the bearings are dirt-free, run the motor at no load for an hour before using again. Do not spray WD-40 on motors whilst motors are in operation. |
| Bicycles, golf clubs, garden tools, fishing gear |
| Clean with fresh water as soon as possible. Apply generous amounts of WD-40 on all moving parts and surface areas to remove all traces of moisture and prevent rust. |
| Loosen rust by soaking with WD-40. If locks are sticky, apply more WD-40 until they work loose. |
| WD-40 has been used by numerous clean-up operations for natural disasters which have occurred throughout the US and Europe. |
| Perhaps best know for starting damp engines, WD-40 was originally developed in 1953 as a water dispersant to prevent rust and corrosion on the nose cones of Atlas rockets as part of the US Space Programme. |
| WD-40 is a multi-purpose spray, which cleans, protects, lubricates and drives out moisture, it's the most useful spray around the home, garden, garage and workplace. It has literally thousands of different uses. To discover a list of over 2,000 uses, click here. |
| WD-40 is available from leading national DIY and hardware chains, grocery stores and automotive retail outlets and from wholesalers for trade/industrial customers. |
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