Keep Your Twinkling Wind Chimes Rust-Free All Year Round With One Simple Trick

Wind chimes are a perfect addition to your front porch, back porch, and-or yard, and are believed to bring calming energy to your property. But unfortunately, being outside also means they're susceptible to rust. If you're worried that your wind chimes are no longer producing good chi, then you're in luck. All you need is a little bit of WD-40, which will actually create a protective barrier against unsightly rust. Wind chimes generally have some sort of metal incorporated into them, whether it be the hanger, tubes, or chime sail. Unfortunately, any metal that hasn't been treated with a rust inhibitor will automatically begin to turn into a rust magnet once it's exposed to Mother Nature. 

The reason why WD-40 works so well for protecting your wind chimes is because it's made of a secret blend of solvents, lubricants, and corrosion inhibitors. Together, these all protect metal surfaces from rust and corrosion. The solvents act as degreasers that help remove any existing rust from the metal's surface, while the lubricants build a thin, protective coating that prevents moisture from reaching the metal. Lastly, the corrosion inhibitors create a barrier that shields the metal from moisture and oxygen, which are the two main culprits when it comes to the development of rust.