HOW TO MAINTAIN AN ELECTRIC POWER DRILL

Your power drill does all the hard work, so to make it last – you want to look after it. A bit of maintenance with the good stuff goes a long way, keeping it lubed, cleaned and protected. To make the most of your favourite formula, follow our 3-step power clean technique drills love.

Things you will need

  • Your favourite lube and its red straw

  • An old rag

Step 1

STEP 1

Pretty obvious, but unplug first. Inspect your drill for buildup of grime or rust.

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Step 2

STEP 2

Attach your red straw and target the nooks and crannies, such as the chuck, vents and trigger mechanism to lube, clean and protect the moving parts.

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Step 3

STEP 3

Wipe off excess GT85 spray and wipe away excess lube. Then, fire it up and make sure it’s running smoothly.

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MORE ABOUT GT85

Bag your lovely lavender-smelling spray from our Amazon shop and follow our 3-step power clean technique drills can’t get enough of. Treat your gear to the good stuff, so it always treats you to a job well done.

The uses shown and described for GT85 were provided to WD-40 Company by the users themselves. These uses haven’t been tested by WD-40 Company and do not constitute a recommendation of suggest GT85 products. Always follow the instructions and take heed of any warnings printed on the packaging.