WD-40: how to treat rust in your car

If you are a true petrolhead and build your car from scratch, piece by piece using recycled parts, then you will need a solution to make it shiny before selling it for a good profit. To deal with those frustrating and unwanted rusty and chrome metal parts you've salvaged, it's time to invest in that handy blue and red tin can! So how do you get rid of rust on a car?

You may know that WD-40® Multi-Use is a lubricant, but the properties that make it a high-quality lubricant can also make it a great automobile rust remover. The unique formula treats rust by loosening the bonds between the rust and the metal, penetrating the porous layer and lubricating the surface so it can be removed. Find our step-by-step guide to repairing rusty car parts below:

What you need to treat rust on a car:

  • WD-40 Multipurpose Smart Straw
  • A straw
  • Clean water
  • Clean cloth

ANTI-RUST TREATMENT FOR CARS:

Step 1: Apply Smart Straw Multi-Purpose WD-40 to the rusted area using the smart straw for precise application.

Step 2: leave it to act for ten minutes.

Step 3: Gently rub the surface with a mild abrasive, such as a sponge, to remove the rust, but be careful not to scratch the surface.

Step 4: Rinse the area with clean water.

Step 5: Dry the area with a clean cloth.

Tip: To protect your vehicle from future rust and corrosion, apply an additional coat of WD-40 and wipe with a clean cloth. This will provide a temporary protective layer, preventing future rust.

So, now you know how to fix rusty car components and prevent it from happening again thanks to WD-40. But what about those stuck fasteners on the wheels or those rusty components that you need to disassemble? Well, that requires something more specialized.

WD-40 Specialist quickly penetrates rusted and corroded parts. In addition to fast action, it is highly water resistant and operates at temperatures from -20°C to +90°C. Low surface tension allows for fast capillary action, providing lubrication where it's needed, quickly freeing stuck parts so you can loosen stuck fasteners and disassemble rusted car components. You can even use the smart straw app to target more precise areas like threads, bearings, and fittings. It is ideal for any automotive environment and can be used on metals, alloys, rubber and plastics, allowing you to restore a wider range of automotive components by lubricating rusted parts with our penetrating spray oil.

There you have it: WD-40 can be used for all of your car restoration needs, from treating rust to lubricating stuck and stuck parts, you can rest assured that your new car will be rust-free!

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