Why Does Wd40 Smell So Good?

WD-40 smells strangely kinda good… because it is scented with vanillin, the same aromachemical used in many perfumes. This is to mask the silicon oils, which by themselves, smell oily and garage-like.

How do you clean off wd40? just use plain soap and water to clean up, use a clean rag to dry. wd40 is really thin and washes away fairly easily. use soapy water (and elbow grease only) to remove your grips; lift an edge, dribble with soapy water, twist and peel the grips to help the “lube” penetrate. use clean water as a lubricant to install.