WD-40 on my powder coat?
09-03-2011, 12:37 PM
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WD-40 on my powder coat?
I had some wax on my powder coat and used wd-40 to clean it off. Do I need to wash the wd-40 off after or can I leave it on?
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09-03-2011, 03:29 PM
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WD-40 is diesel? Where did you get that?
I've used WD-40 on numerous types of painted surfaces before and have never see it remove paint. Nor have I seen it degrade anything for that matter except dirt & crud. On OEM automotive paint it won't harm it at all. It will however remove wax so I'd suggest degreasing it and re-applying wax.
BTW, I just realized you only got it on the powder coat and not the paint, so definitely don't worry about it. If anything the WD will make it look better, darker.
I've used WD-40 on numerous types of painted surfaces before and have never see it remove paint. Nor have I seen it degrade anything for that matter except dirt & crud. On OEM automotive paint it won't harm it at all. It will however remove wax so I'd suggest degreasing it and re-applying wax.
BTW, I just realized you only got it on the powder coat and not the paint, so definitely don't worry about it. If anything the WD will make it look better, darker.
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09-03-2011, 05:16 PM
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I have never had WD-40 remove paint either but it is a lubricant, not a wax. It is mostly diesel (a very light oil and solvents). Lots of folks use it as chain lubricant on motorcycles but it does have a tendency to dissolve the o-rings in some chains. It also is a dirt magnet. For a chain lube I used the teflon wax spray. For cleaning spoked wheels I used engine degreaser. For waxing painted surfaces I used products that were designed for that purpose.
09-03-2011, 07:15 PM
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Here in nw Florida the bugs get pretty bad I have used all the bug and tar removers but think the wd40 works just as good. Besides it's one less bottle to clutter the garage.
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09-04-2011, 06:39 AM
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Thanks all. It's pretty much covered in dirt now after going off road yesterday. It will get a bath soon!
As they say.....all you need is duct tape and w-40!
As they say.....all you need is duct tape and w-40!
09-04-2011, 06:56 AM
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From the WD-40 website FAQ section...
I've heard that people use WD-40 as a cleaner/remover. What can it be used on?
WD-40 removes sap, tar, adhesives, labels and tape from surfaces without damaging existing paint. It's an effective cleaner for tools, equipment, and vehicles. Use it to remove splattered bugs from the front of cars. WD-40 will even help remove gum from carpet. Just spray, wait, and wipe with a clean cloth.
WD-40 removes sap, tar, adhesives, labels and tape from surfaces without damaging existing paint. It's an effective cleaner for tools, equipment, and vehicles. Use it to remove splattered bugs from the front of cars. WD-40 will even help remove gum from carpet. Just spray, wait, and wipe with a clean cloth.