San Diego Union-Tribune

WD-40: Rust free after 60 years

Sixty years ago, in a small building on Napa Street near Morena Boulevard, three scientists experimented with a rust-prevention solvent to protect the outer skin of the Atlas Missile. They failed 39 ...

Want To Keep Your Mower Deck From Rusting? This May Be A Solution

Are you tired of scraping clumped grass and fighting corrosion? Discover the simple aerosol spray that protects your mower ...
Jalopnik

WD-40 Was Invented To Stop Missiles From Rusting

I'm pretty sure that there isn't a Jalopnik reader out there who doesn't have a can of WD-40 kicking around their house or garage somewhere. While using this wonder liquid to loosen a seized bolt, ...
Indiatimes

In 1953, Norm Larsen failed 39 times to prepare a rust-prevention spray for Atlas missiles and his final attempt led to WD-40

TOI Science Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 11, 2026, 16:10 IST ...
Lifehacker

12 Clever Things You Never Knew WD-40 Could Do

Originally created as a rust-prevention solvent for use in the aerospace industry, WD-40 has become the go-to product for your home’s squeaky door hinges and stuck bike chains (Which can be counter ...
For Construction Pros

No-Rust Shield

The 3-IN-ONE No-Rust Shield can be used to protect metals in enclosed spaces, including toolboxes and truck bed boxes, for up to 90 days. Metal-seeking vapor phase corrosion inhibitors (VpCI) form an ...