WD 40 as a DIY Concrete Form Release Agent

Ever use WD40 as a Concrete Form Release Agent? I have! In this video, I show you how I used WD40 in a recent build I completed to make a concrete umbrella stand with wheels. The WD40 was used because I forgot to purchase a form release agent while shopping for part for the build. I think the WD40 worked pretty good but I have never used it in a large application, example: a concrete form for a house or large shed. If you know more about this than I do, please put any tips or advice in the comment section. I did not use WD40 as a concrete form release because it was cheaper, I used it because it was readily available and I did not have to go back to the store lol.
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[@mikeferrel8700]

I USE IT ON BROOM FINISH , I DON'T USE WATER , WORKS REALLY WELL ,I USED ON 30 YARDS OF BROOM FINISH SIDEWALK.

[@JustaDude123]

Thats a lot of sidewalk! Ill have to give it a try next time a pour a pad. Thank you for the info!

[@walterblanc9708]

Exactly what I wanted to know for my small concrete planters. Thankyou , subbed.

[@JustaDude123]

Awesome! Glad I could help. Thank you!

[@rongorrill4864]

Thanks Matt, going to try it on a 3' × 4' porch slab

[@JustaDude123]

You should be just fine. Let me know how it goes! Thank you for watching!

[@evlutionzllc5519]

Matt, buy it in 1 gallon cans, way cheaper ($35). Get a spray bottle that has a wide range of adjustment from stream to spray if you need to do large pieces, otherwise, a rinsed out window cleaner, etc. spray bottle works fine. You never run out of propellant like the smalls cans do. I'll never buy the small cans again. You can even get the Silicone version (for use on car window tracks/slow windows, for use on rubber, etc) in gallons.

[@JustaDude123]

Thats a great idea! I have a small can now thats ran out of juice but still has WD-40 inside of it. Awesome tip! Thank you!

[@evlutionzllc5519]

@@JustaDude123 It's strangely satisfying spraying it from a spray bottle too. I don't understand it, but I do like it, lol! If you really wanted to go all out, just get a 1 to 2 gallon pump sprayer. It kills bugs too so if you mix it up with your pesticide sprayers maybe it will still work, lol

[@inthemoment9910]

Right on Dude, saved some cash. I was gonna try 2 stroke oil. Appreciate ya.

[@JustaDude123]

Glad I could help! Thank you for watching.

[@mearis8133]

I'm trying this for a concrete repair right now. Thank you for your advice!

[@JustaDude123]

Glad I could help. Hope it works out! Thank you’

[@davidbertrand6884]

Sounds good, so I’ll try using WD40 on 2 small plywood and pvc forms used as flower bed borders in a 3 months due to late start and recent surgery on my leg ….. 6-14-2023 I’ll post comments when project starts

[@JustaDude123]

Awesome! Cant wait to hear how it turns out.

[@octimus2000]

Exactly what I was looking for. Amazing video. Thanks

[@JustaDude123]

No worries and glad I could help. Thank you for the comment! Please like and subscribe.

[@jesscolliflower5531]

Ever try 2 cycle mix in diesel?

[@JustaDude123]

Like mix the two cycle oil with diesel then spray the forms with it?

[@goddessinaritaoist2970]

I used this in my stepping stone molds It left a lot of pin holes and the face of the mold wasnt smooth.. Had better results with cooking oil

[@JustaDude123]

It could. You also have to vibrate out the air pockets. Try rapidly tapping the mold with a hammer or another block of wood to get the air out of the pour. Hope this helps. Thank you!

[@kucelkj]

Thank you, brother!

[@JustaDude123]

No worries. Glad I could help. Thank you!

[@sandiehernandez8917]

Do you think WD-40 would work on the wheelbarrow tire nuts? We use the wheelbarrow on sites alot when pouring concrete. It never fails that the bolts and nuts get yucked up with concrete. 🤦‍♀️

[@JustaDude123]

Great question. I think it should. There was another comment about someone using it on the bucket of a tractor to keep the concrete from sticking to it. Please post back if it does work to help others. Thank you for watching!

[@Prariedog]

Great video ,thx for sharing 🎉

[@JustaDude123]

Glad I could help. Thank you!

[@AZboyfabrication]

That is very cool thank you for the great information!

[@JustaDude123]

Glad I could help. Thank you!

[@jeffg6924]

Going to give it a try today.

[@JustaDude123]

Awesome!

[@jeffg6924]

@@JustaDude123 I do not envy the masonry profession. Mixed and dumped 1200lbs of concrete... whooped. I don't know how these guys do it day after day. But I got the door arches finished for my chicken bunker. If it can stop a .50 cal round, it can stop a bear. Will post again once I pull the mould boards off to see how well the WD40 did.

[@JustaDude123]

Its definitely hard work and a lot of hurry up and wait. Sounds awesome though. Cant wait to read the update!

[@jeffg6924]

​@@JustaDude123 WD40 (edited... phone comes with auto-incorrect) Confirmed!!! I had to wait a few extra days due to that snow storm after pouring. The boards from the 3 molds come off with zero sticking. This was cheap, rough plywood too. Not having a ton of experience with concrete, the forms came out more porous that I wanted, but I filled it with mortar and it looks great.

[@JustaDude123]

Thats awesome! Thanks for the info.

[@cyberfarmsusa]

Dig the NASA shirt!

[@JustaDude123]

Thank you! Target special lol

[@sandiehernandez8917]

Space Coast resident here 🙋‍♀️

[@jamescole3152]

Just here to warn everyone about Q-Cote concrete form release. They sell it by the gallon or larger. The fumes are extremely toxic. I used it outside in my carport, no walls and the smell penetrated my house. I had to evacuate my house for hours. And when I came home it still had the awefull smell. So don't use the toxic stuff. Use mineral oil or linseed oil. The Q-Cote smells like the black tar you can buy for roof patching. I hate it.

[@JustaDude123]

That is definitely great information to share. Thank you!

[@Howcee777]

Great WD40 for prevent concrete sticking to forms.

[@JustaDude123]

Thank you!

[@matthewbuchanan3851]

I will build a slab for garbage storage. Will let you know how it goes.

[@JustaDude123]

Sounds awesome. Thank you.

[@andilemhlongo9744]

how did It go?

[@TheJonnyJager]

I wonder if it would work on a plastic 5gal bucket?

[@JustaDude123]

Great question! It probably would. You just gotta get some kind of barrier between the plastic and the concrete.

[@TheJonnyJager]

@@JustaDude123 using a bucket as a mold and my brothers Christmas gift will be in the middle of 60lbs of concrete. I’ll use the wd40 and see what happens, worst case he’ll need to get through the bucket and the concrete.

[@JustaDude123]

I like your style. Let me know how it turns out!

[@TheJonnyJager]

@@JustaDude123 he ended up cutting the bucket up but 95% of the concrete didn’t stick to the bucket. The last 5% was the top of the concrete and I may have not sprayed the WD40 high enough. Worked like a champ though; thanks for the tip! 5min with a sledgehammer and he got his gift 🎁 to bad it’s was only a 5 dollar knife 🤣 his face was priceless!

[@JustaDude123]

Bwahahahaha! Thats awesome! Glad it worked.

[@Nettle314]

Perfect! 👌

[@JustaDude123]

Thank you!

[@ned4sed]

Great idea

[@JustaDude123]

Thank you.

[@DGDG0000000]

for a full wall, i try it, it worked perfectly. But old used oil (from car engine) is cheaper...

[@JustaDude123]

For sure! Back when I was younger, we used diesel fuel.

[@toddslye4866]

I was wanting to do some vertical concrete stamps but they're trying to sell true pack that you are with your own Type-S mortar did you won't give you the ingredients I was wondering do you make a video about vertical concrete stamping

[@JustaDude123]

That is definitely a great topic however, I do not have any plans to make a video detailing that. Maybe sometime in the future. Sorry I couldn’t help more.

[@toddslye4866]

@@JustaDude123 thanks anyway

[@sandralewis1689]

Thanks! Saved me huge frustration.

[@JustaDude123]

Awesome! Glad I could help. Thank you for the comment.

[@carolinemahalak]

Did you only use WD 40 and nothing else?

[@JustaDude123]

If theres a lot, Id get form release.

[@carolinemahalak]

@@JustaDude123 Thanks for the reply. I plan on making a small tabletop firepit made from concrete by pouring in a wooden "mold". What would you recommend for a project like that, where the wood won't stick to the concrete?

[@JustaDude123]

If its small, and you have wd-40, id just use that.

[@fu4383]

U WORK FER NASA?