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Removes tree sap.
Use it to keep pop-up auto lights operating smoothly.
Removes insects from front grill.
Shines and protects chrome.
Lubricates gas cap locks and levers.
  • Cleans and protects gauges
  • Protects against corrosion in retractable wheel wells
  • Cleans Thermo King refrigeration units
  • Cleans sealing equipment in GM assembly plant
  • Prevents rust on ship seam areas
  • Prevents rust on seam areas on wings
  • Helps remove rust from pistons of steam engine
  • Cleans and lubricates the trigger of gas pumps
  • Spray stereo wires to keep them from sticking when running through auto firewalls
  • Lubricates moveable parts of snowplow harnesses
  • Spray on seat coverings when fitting seat frames for easy application
  • Removes paint from leather
  • Removes tar from boat tarps
  • Spray tie down ropes prior to securing load to keep them from scratching truck paint
  • Cleans burnt oil from exhaust pipes on motorcycles
  • Cleans and protects CB radio antennas
  • Cleans scuff marks from fiberglass areas on boats
  • Removes gum from school bus seats
  • Protects and lubricates floating boat docks after thawing
  • Removes oxidation from boats
  • Helps detail outboard motors
  • Keeps boat engine parts rust-free
  • Cleans road tar off boat hulls
  • Removes river sludge from boat hull
  • Cleans exposed vinyl on boats
  • Cleans boats
  • Cleans and protects console gauges on boats
  • Prevents corrosion on boat trailer axle
  • Keeps boat trailer locks clean and working
  • Keeps boat shifter cables loose and free from rust
  • Polishes and protects boat rails
  • Shines and protects blades on hydrofoils
  • Removes glue and adhesive backing from stripes and graphics on sides of boat
  • Cleans dead insects from boat windshields
  • Removes wax from nonskid surfaces on boats
  • Clean tree sap from boat windshield
  • Cleans lake sludge from fiberglass
  • Cleans grime from boat mats
  • Cleans and protects boating blocks
  • Cleans and protects porthole dogs
  • Prevents corrosion on radar gear
  • Cleans and protects boat hardware
  • Cleans and protects brass boat fittings
  • Keeps brass boat fittings from rusting
  • Protects fittings on boat moorings
  • Keeps winch cables rust-free
  • Spray on rudder to prevent corrosion and loosen stuck parts
  • Keeps boat tires non squeaky and lubricated
  • Prevents corrosion on boat’s battery terminals
  • Removes sap from boat frame
  • Winterizes boat engine parts to prevent rust and corrosion
  • Cleans tuner control on am/fm boat radios to get rid of static when tuning
  • Protects and lubricates tailshaft on boat propellers
  • Removes barnacles from bottom of boats
  • When disassembling a race car engine for the off-season, spray the parts down and wrap in plastic wrap to keep well-oiled and prevent rust
  • Removes wax from flat black car paint to remove "cloudy" appearance
  • Spray down the blade of snowplows; it helps make the snow "roll" right off
  • Lubricates key holes
  • Lubricates trunk latch
  • Unsticks car door during cold weather
  • Lubricates valves on fire trucks
  • Lubricates license plate bolts and screws
  • Keeps tire jack working smoothly
  • Lubricates sunroof crank
  • Lubricates child safety seat buckles
  • Lubricates door latch to gas cap
  • Keeps glove box lock working smoothly
  • Lubricates emergency brake cable
  • Helps remove vinyl bed-liners
  • Lubricates rubber bushing
  • Lubricates linkages on emergency brake release
  • Lubricates knobs on air conditioners
  • Lubricates seat belt buckles
  • Lubricates ashtray for easy sliding
  • Lubricates 4-wheel-drive hubs to ease locking procedure
  • Frees up sticking carburetor linkage
  • Loosens slack adjuster locks
  • Spray brake button under brake pedal to loosen sticky brake lights
  • Helps remove broken keys from locks
  • Lubricates convertible top zippers
  • Lubricates automatic seat belt tracks
  • Lubricates manifold heat control valve
  • Lubricates trailer support cranks
  • Penetrates stuck brake bleeder valves
  • Lubricates car ignition
  • Lubricates hood release cable
  • Lubricates choke linkage
  • Lubricates speedometer cables
  • Penetrates stuck car hoods
  • Lubricates gas cap locks and levers
  • Keeps air horn celluloid from sticking
  • Lubricates swiveling chairs in minivans
  • Frees sticky remote control mirror mechanism
  • Lubricates air nozzle caps on tires
  • Unsticks electric seats in vehicles
  • Keeps pop-up auto lights operating smoothly
  • Lubricates hydraulic lifts on truck bed cover
  • Penetrates stuck radiator handle
  • Lubricates zippers on zip-up car windows

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