WD-40_® Brand Invites DIYers and Pros to Enter the 2026 Repair Challenge

SAN DIEGO – June 15, 2026 – After inspiring hundreds of doers, makers and fixers to repair the items they rely on every day, WD-40_® Brand is bringing back its Repair Challenge – an open invitation for DIY enthusiasts and skilled professionals to demonstrate that choosing repair over replacement is achievable, powerful and creates a lasting impact.

Now through Aug. 15, participants are encouraged to submit their most impressive repair for a chance to win a $5,000 grand prize. Whether it’s well-worn gear, trusted tools, broken down bikes, old cars, or everyday fixes, all repair projects are welcome.

“Every repair tells a story. Some are quick fixes, but others take real ingenuity, creativity and grit. This challenge is designed to celebrate the people who keep things working longer while highlighting the economic and environmental benefits of repair in today’s throwaway culture,” said Felicia Reno, U.S. brand director at WD-40 Company.

The grand prize winner will receive $5,000, with second place winner receiving $3,500 and third place winner receiving $2,000. Participants will also have the chance to win a $100 Lowe’s_® gift card through weekly sweepstakes. Additional prizes will be awarded to:

• Four fourth-place winners: $500 Lowe’s gift card.
• Three fifth-place winners: $250 Lowe’s gift card.
• Thirteen sixth-place winners: Exclusive WD-40 Brand Carhartt_® tool bags.

The contest is open to U.S. residents from June 1 at 12 a.m. PT through Aug. 14, at 11:59 p.m. PT. Entries can be submitted at repair.wd40.com. No purchase necessary, subject to official rules.

WD-40 Brand offers more than 30 innovative, quality products to get the Job Done Right_®. The same spirit of innovation for solving the toughest challenges, which led to the creation of the classic WD-40 Multi-Use Product, also drove the brand to grow its family of offerings to include the WD-40 Specialist_® line – best-in-class products that deliver superior performance for industry professionals. WD-40 Specialist products provide specialized, heavy-duty solutions in factories, facilities, automotive garages, and on farms around the world. The line consists of lubricants, penetrants, greases, cleaners and degreasers, and rust-management solutions scientifically designed for the world’s toughest jobs. For additional information about WD-40 Brand products, please visit wd40.com.