Repair It, Don’t Replace It

Thank you to everyone who took the time to submit a project as part of WD-40 Canada's 2023 Repair It, Don't Replace It Challenge. This was the first iteration of this contest held in Canada and it was an overwhelming success. After receiving over 200 entries, we are proud to announce the winners of prizing below. To view the full submission, simply click on the submission name. All judging decisions are final. For more information, please see our official contest rules.

Congratulations again to all the winners. We hope to see all the submissions in next year's challenge. To stay updated on the 2024 challenge, please sign up for our newsletter.

1st Place - $3000 Cash - 21 YEAR OLD LOBSTER HAULER

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2nd Place - $2000 Cash - JEEP IS ALIVE!

3rd Place - $1500 Cash - 1987 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe

4th Place - $1000 Cash - Rust Removal - Store Shelf

5th Place - $750 Cash - 1988 VW Cabriolet “Joanne”

6th Place - YETI Soft Cooler + WD-40 Hoodie - Calking Gun Fix-up

7th Place - YETI Soft Cooler + WD-40 Hoodie - The REVIVAL! (work kitchen)

8th Place - YETI Soft Cooler + WD-40 Hoodie - Lawnmower maintenance

9th Place - YETI Soft Cooler + WD-40 Hoodie - The Window Hinge Hack

10th Place - YETI Soft Cooler + WD-40 Hoodie - Running Smooth

11th Place - YETI 30 OZ Rambler + WD-40 T-Shirt - WD-40 Helps My Husband With Stuck Screen Door

12th Place - YETI 30 OZ Rambler + WD-40 T-Shirt - LAPTOP REPAIRS

13th Place - YETI 30 OZ Rambler + WD-40 T-Shirt - Bringing My Car Back to Life!

14th Place - YETI 30 OZ Rambler + WD-40 T-Shirt - 1955 Dodge Power Wagon

15th Place - YETI 30 OZ Rambler + WD-40 T-Shirt - Refurbish your car headlights

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2023 Contest Winners