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Posted 03 November 2006 - 04:06 PM

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WD-40 Well, Who Knew...?
I had a neighbor who had bought a new pickup. I got up very early one Sunday morning and saw that someone had spray painted red all around the sides of this beige truck (for some unknown reason). I went over, woke him up, and told him the bad news. He was very upset and was trying to figure out what to do- probably nothing until Monday morning, since nothing was open. Another neighbor came out and told him to get his WD-40 and clean it off. It removed the unwanted paint beautifully and did not harm his paint job that was on the truck. I'm impressed! WD-40 who knew?


Water Displacement #40. The product began from a search for a rust preventative solvent and degreaser to protect missile parts. WD-40 was created in 1953 by three technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company. Its name comes from the project that was to find a "water displacement" compound. They were successful with the fortieth formulation, thus WD-40. The Corvair Company bought it in bulk to protect their atlas missile parts.

Ken East (one of the original founders) says there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt you.


When you read the "shower door" part, try it. It's the first thing that has ever cleaned that spotty shower door. If yours is plastic, it works just as well as glass. It's a miracle! Then try it on your stovetop... Voila! It's now shinier than it's ever been. You'll be amazed.


Here are some of the uses:


1) Protects silver from tarnishing.
2) Removes road tar and grime from cars.
3) Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.
4) Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making it slippery.
5) Keeps flies off cows.
6) Restores and cleans chalkboards.
7) Removes lipstick stains.
8) Loosens stubborn zippers.
9) Untangles jewelry chains.
10) Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.
11) Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.
12) Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing.
13) Removes tomato stains from clothing.
14) Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots.
15) Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors.
16) Keeps scissors working smoothly.
17) Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes
18) It removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floor! Use WD-40 for those nasty tar and scuff marks on flooring. It doesn't seem to harm the finish and you won't have to scrub nearly as hard to get them off. Just remember to open some windows if you have a lot of marks.
19) Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly! Use WD-40!
20) Gives a children's play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.
21) Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers.
22) Rids kids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises.
23) Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open.
24) Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close.
25) Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl bumpers. 26) Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles.
27) Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans.
28) Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for easy handling.
29) Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly.
30) Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools.
31) Removes splattered grease on stove.
32) Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging.
33) Lubricates prosthetic limbs.
34) Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell).
35) Removes all traces of duct tape.
36) Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis pain.
37) Florida's favorite use is: "cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers."
38) The favorite use in the state of New York WD-40 protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements.
39) WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a LITTLE on live bait or lures and you will be catching the big one in no  time. Also, it's a lot cheaper than the chemical attractants that are made for just that purpose. Keep in mind though, using some chemical laced baits or lures for fishing are not allowed in some states.
40) Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately and stops the itch.
41) WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and wipe with a clean rag.
42) Also, if you've discovered that your teenage daughter has washed and dried a tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the lipstick spots with WD-40 and re-wash. Presto! Lipstick is gone!
43) If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the moisture and allow the car to start. P. S. The basic ingredient is FISH OIL.


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Posted 04 November 2006 - 12:44 AM

Thanks Bill, great info :cool:
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Posted 01 December 2006 - 09:47 AM

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7) Removes lipstick stains.
8) Loosens stubborn zippers.



cant have 7 without the 8!
If its stuck, force it; if it breaks, it needed replacing anyways.

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Posted 01 December 2006 - 09:52 AM

however on a serious note,,,,,can it really attract fish, fish oil or not, the stuff smells funny, who came up with these WD40 uses?
If its stuck, force it; if it breaks, it needed replacing anyways.

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Posted 01 December 2006 - 10:43 AM

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7) Removes lipstick stains.
8) Loosens stubborn zippers.



cant have 7 without the 8!

good catch man! :question:
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Posted 10 December 2006 - 12:16 PM

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however on a serious note,,,,,can it really attract fish, fish oil or not, the stuff smells funny, who came up with these WD40 uses?

Almost all of the uses are sent into the company and therefore not always validated but I find most to be effective, I just let logic prevail, it is a solvent... so it may actually not be good for many thigns...
I use WD on my reels, I never let it touch my line or spool :ya: ... and other tackle but clean all touchable points very well before fishing, this stuff is just like an oil spill to most animals
It is a great product, but being someone that likes to make his own octane boosters and cleaners mixed from the shelves of Sherwin Williams, I find most of the products to be more about pakaging and convienience...

WD40 Main ingredients, from the material safety sheet are:

50% Stoddard solvent (mineral spirits),
25% Liquified petroleum gas (presumably as a propellant, carbon dioxide is used now to reduce considerable flammability.),
15+% Mineral oil (light lubricating oil), and
10-% Inert ingredients

The German version of the mandatory EU safety sheet lists the following safety relevant ingredients:

60% - 80% Heavy Naphtha (petroleum product), hydrogen treated
1% - 5% Carbon dioxide
It further lists flammability and effects to the human skin when repeatedly exposed to WD-40 as risks when using WD-40. Nitrile gloves and safety glasses should be used. Water is unsuitable for extinguishing burning WD-40.

I find new uses all the time!! I gave this to my girl for valentines day!

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