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WD 40
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.
The workers were so pleased with the product, they began smuggling (also
known as "shrinkage" or "stealing" it out to use at home. The executives
decided there might be a consumer market for it, and put it in aerosol
cans.
The rest, as they say, is history.
It is a carefully guarded recipe known only to four people. Only one of
them
is the "brew master." There are about 2.5 million gallons of the stuff
manufactured each year. It gets its distinctive smell from a fragrance
that
is
added to the brew. 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 more of the uses:
Protects silver from tarnishing.
Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.
Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making it slippery.
Keeps flies off cows.
Restores and cleans chalkboards.
Removes lipstick stains.
Loosens stubborn zippers.
Untangles jewelry chains.
Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.
Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.
Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing.
Removes tomato stains from clothing.
Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots.
Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors.
Keeps scissors working smoothly.
Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes.
Gives a children's play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.
Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding
mowers.
Rids kids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises.
Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open.
Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close.
Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as
vinyl
bumpers.
Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles.
Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans.
Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for easy
handling.
Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running
smoothly.
Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools.
Removes splattered grease on stove.
Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging.
Lubricates prosthetic limbs.
Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell).
Removes all traces of duct tape.
Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis
pain.
Florida's favorite use is: "cleans and removes love bugs from grills and
bumpers."
The favorite use in the state of New York--WD-40 protects the Statue of
Liberty from the elements.
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.
Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately, and stops
the itch.
WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark, and wipe
with a clean rag.
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!
If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the
moisture,
and allow the car to start.
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.
Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly! Use
WD-40!
P.S. The basic ingredient is FISH OIL.
The above list is a definite keeper. I'd suggest printing in out &
keeping
it handy!
Pass this on to friends & family to help them out too!
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Re: WD-40
« Reply #1 on: Jun 29th, 2006, 5:18pm » |
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WD-40 and Duck Tape is all you will ever need. 
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Re: WD-40
« Reply #2 on: Jun 29th, 2006, 5:24pm » |
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And a roll of bailing wire....gotta have bailin wire!!!
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Re: WD-40
« Reply #3 on: Jun 29th, 2006, 5:27pm » |
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on Jun 29th, 2006, 5:12pm, _Lee_ wrote:
Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill. |
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Spray it on and fire it up.......LOL 
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Re: WD-40
« Reply #4 on: Jun 29th, 2006, 6:02pm » |
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Not to nit, but it's Convair not Corvair. I worked for them in the early 80's. Good read though. Thanks,
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Re: WD-40
« Reply #5 on: Jun 29th, 2006, 6:07pm » |
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Maybe I missed it, but's also great for removing any type of glue residue from tape, labels, etc.
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Re: WD-40
« Reply #6 on: Jun 29th, 2006, 6:11pm » |
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Cool...had no idea it had so many uses...
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Re: WD-40
« Reply #7 on: Jun 29th, 2006, 6:38pm » |
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A quote from the not so greatest movie ever made: THE WRAITH with Charlie Sheen and WD-40.
Randy Quaid as Sheriff Loomis
speaking to a WD-40 Snorting Clint Howard as Rughead
"Son, If you quit sniffin that brain eradicator, you just might have a relapse of memory"
They sure don't make movies like this one anymore!
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Re: WD-40
« Reply #8 on: Jun 29th, 2006, 10:42pm » |
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I've used it to unstick plexiglass dog doors and keep the hinges flowing smoothly but then I read 'sumwhere' it was toxic to animals !? So now I am afraid to use it and if I do I try to wipe up as much as possible that may of gotten on the wall insert or dog door or where ever when I sprayed it. I supposed if it is toxic to animals it isn't a good idea to use it anymore to lubricate the hamster wheel ? Slip Slider Pam
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Re: WD-40
« Reply #9 on: Jun 29th, 2006, 10:59pm » |
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Removes lipstick stains.
From Tighty Whiteys?
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Gotta love the urban legends, especially when they are 90% true. But you guys keep spraying WD-40 on your lures and bait. It doesn't contain any fish oil. It is mineral oil and other hydrocarbons.
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Re: WD-40
« Reply #11 on: Jun 30th, 2006, 9:06am » |
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on Jun 29th, 2006, 6:07pm, Richr8 wrote:| Maybe I missed it, but's also great for removing any type of glue residue from tape, labels, etc. |
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BINGO!! Thanks, Bro!!
I bought something and the store decided to stick a sticker to it, its been almost 6 months I cant get that residue off.
I'll try some WD-40 on it and let you know!
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Re: WD-40
« Reply #12 on: Jun 30th, 2006, 9:23am » |
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I would use it for any of those reasons except one.
I would never use it on my guitar strings. Any kind of string lube/cleaner winds up getting caked up next to the frets and can cause them to lift.
It's some awsesome stuff though.
Like Matt said..... WD-40 and Duct Tape. What other tools are needed?
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Re: WD-40
« Reply #13 on: Jun 30th, 2006, 10:02am » |
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Becareful sprayin' it on your car door hinges... WD-40 is a pretty good rust remover ya know, and I guess rust was the only thing holdin' the door springs on a car I used to have... Never did find those damned springs again, but at least it didn't eat through the rust holdin' the door to the hinge...
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Re: WD-40
« Reply #14 on: Jun 30th, 2006, 10:09am » |
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Best stuff in the world for killing black widow spiders, too. Relatively non-toxic. Spiders breathe with a structure on their abdomens called "book lungs". WD 40 seems to gum up the works. A squirt, and--hey presto--no more black widow.
Don't get me wrong, I bear spiders in general and black widows in particular no specific animus. I don't deliberately seek them out. However, there are some critters, once noticed, with whom it is inappropriate to share ones living space--i.e., black widows, prairie rattlers, wolverines, grizzly bears, and so forth.
I think WD 40 might be ineffective against prairie rattlers, grizzlies and wolverines, although I would be interested to hear user testimonials.
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Re: WD-40
« Reply #15 on: Jun 30th, 2006, 10:36am » |
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Going out and getting a case of that stuff right now!
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« Reply #16 on: Jun 30th, 2006, 10:50am » |
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on Jun 30th, 2006, 9:23am, ExplodingEyeBall wrote:I would use it for any of those reasons except one.
I would never use it on my guitar strings. Any kind of string lube/cleaner winds up getting caked up next to the frets and can cause them to lift.
It's some awsesome stuff though.
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Ya left out the most important tool of all. 3 pound beater. 
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« Reply #17 on: Jun 30th, 2006, 11:13am » |
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on Jun 30th, 2006, 10:50am, vietvet2tours wrote:
Ya left out the most important tool of all. 3 pound beater.
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Yup, the 3 all purpose 3 pound beater is invaluable. Can be used as a wrench, a saw, a shovel, a screw driver, a bottle opener, and of course, a hammer. And in certain parts of Scotland I think that when the job is done it becomes a source of recreation by seeing who can throw it the farthest.
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Re: WD-40
« Reply #18 on: Jun 30th, 2006, 11:44am » |
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on Jun 30th, 2006, 10:50am, vietvet2tours wrote:
Ya left out the most important tool of all. 3 pound beater.
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I stand corrected. 
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Re: WD-40
« Reply #19 on: Jun 30th, 2006, 11:45am » |
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Will it work as a warming lubricant? 
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Re: WD-40
« Reply #20 on: Jun 30th, 2006, 12:10pm » |
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You forgot the 6-pack of beer. 
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« Reply #21 on: Jun 30th, 2006, 12:15pm » |
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Right on. We used to sell the stuff by the case and we had it in every corner of the machine shop.
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Nice idea Jonny. 
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>> I think WD 40 might be ineffective against prairie rattlers, grizzlies and wolverines, although I would be interested to hear user testimonials.
Try holding a lit lighter in front of the nozzle of the WD40. It I doubt much will mess with you.
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Re: WD-40
« Reply #24 on: Jul 2nd, 2006, 2:22am » |
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It also works well as reel / line lube, if you fish.
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