Rehydrates paintbrush bristles Lubricates flapper in vent shield on gas meter Lubricates cogs on rollers of x-ray film processing machine Lubricates sticky mechanisms on old typewriters Lubricates and protects electric stapler Lubricates jack gears Eases removal of solidified spitballs Helps remove reflector tape from life jackets Lubricates gears on light bars on police cars to keep lights spinning freely Removes duct tape residue from work boots