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Oct 21, 2003

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WD40 destroys paint?

Does it? Cuz I get these little black spots like fly **** and the only way i can remove em is wit WD40.

Oct 22, 2003

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WD40 is just a lubricant, it isn't going to do anything to your paint job

Oct 22, 2003

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I need some WD40......but have you ever tried soap? or goo gone? goo gone works great on spots on your car.....and it won't hurt the paint....

Oct 23, 2003

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WD40 can wreck paint if you let it sit on there forever...

For tar removal, its fine...

Oct 23, 2003

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goo-gone and WD40 work great, especially for Tar/Grime removal.

i recommend right after removing the residue, that you please use a nice coat of wax to cleanup.

better safe than sorry..

Oct 27, 2003

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I do not wreck paint! I'm not that kind of person!

Nov 12, 2003

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get off the stage!!!

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Originally posted by WD40
I do not wreck paint! I'm not that kind of person!

Hahaha...damn ham actors.

Nov 27, 2003

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Originally posted by ZSKCivic01
WD40 is just a lubricant, it isn't going to do anything to your paint job

WD40 is not a lubricant. It is simply a degreaser. Lubricants don't remove rust. And a simpler way to remove that black stuff is the Auto Grade Goo Gone. You can buy it in the Auto department at Wal Mart, K-Mart, and Target. OR Rubbing alcohol with a high percentage of Isporyl in it, above 90%. And no, WD40 does not wreck paint with clear coats, the clear coat is resistant to it unless soaked for 24 hours.

Dec 20, 2003

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I see lubricant here in a couple places, in NO part do I see degreaser.
Not being an a$$hole, I'm just playing Devils Advocate...

Dec 26, 2003

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coolant will fugg it up

i didnt even know some drops got on my RS grill, now it looks like my RS grill got herpes offa cheap hooker

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i would recommend goo-gone. i used it yesterday to shave my emblems and get rid of these plant chemical black marks (due to parkin next to bunch of plants) all over my passenger side paint (door/side skirt). so far, no damages or effects. make sure u rinse loose dirt first.