In 1953, Norm Larsen Tried 39 Times to Stop Rust: That One Success Established the Foundation for WD-40

WD-40's journey began in 1953 with chemist Norm Larsen's quest to protect Atlas missile components from rust. The product's ...

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

Born from Cold War necessity, WD-40's creation involved 39 failed attempts by engineer Norm Larsen to protect Atlas missile ...
The Drive

WD-40 Specialist Penetrant Helped Me Save Some Rusted Tools

The Classic WD-40 ® Product is a versatile solution that protects metal from rust and corrosion, displaces moisture, and lubricates almost anything. But when you need to cut through deep rust and ...
SlashGear

6 Practical Uses For WD-40 Around The Garage

WD-40 is a fascinating compound. It was first invented in 1953 by Rocket Chemical Company as a hybrid degreaser and rust-prevention solvent for the aerospace industry. Its commercial applications ...
Popular Science

20 ingenious uses for WD-40

This story was originally featured on Field & Stream. If you could take the American spirit—equal parts Daniel Boone, Chuck Yeager, and Elon Musk—and distill it into an aerosol, it would be a blue-and ...