We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. I've been using WD-40 since I got hooked on cars, and it does work in removing minor imperfections in car paint. For instance, it's one of the ...

Wonder solution WD-40 seems to get used for almost everything these days, from cleaning the rust off nuclear missiles to de-greasing squeaky door hinges. It can also be used to clear chewing gum from ...

The year is 1953. Rocket Chemical, a struggling company in San Diego, sets out to create a rust-preventive solvent that can displace water. On the 40th attempt (note: 39 failures), they nailed it.