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Title: WD-40 Post by _Lee_ on Jun 29th, 2006, 5:12pm 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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Title: Re: WD-40 Post by Mattrf on Jun 29th, 2006, 5:18pm WD-40 and Duck Tape is all you will ever need. [smiley=laugh.gif] |
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Title: Re: WD-40 Post by Guiseppi on Jun 29th, 2006, 5:24pm And a roll of bailing wire....gotta have bailin wire!!! Guiseppi |
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Title: Re: WD-40 Post by Jonny on Jun 29th, 2006, 5:27pm on 06/29/06 at 17:12:44, _Lee_ wrote:
Spray it on and fire it up.......LOL ;;D |
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Title: Re: WD-40 Post by Richr8 on Jun 29th, 2006, 6:02pm 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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Title: Re: WD-40 Post by Richr8 on Jun 29th, 2006, 6:07pm Maybe I missed it, but's also great for removing any type of glue residue from tape, labels, etc. |
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Title: Re: WD-40 Post by Langa on Jun 29th, 2006, 6:11pm Cool...had no idea it had so many uses... Learn something new every day... |
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Title: Re: WD-40 Post by JeffB on Jun 29th, 2006, 6:38pm 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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Title: Re: WD-40 Post by cootie on Jun 29th, 2006, 10:42pm 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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Title: Re: WD-40 Post by jimmers on Jun 29th, 2006, 10:59pm Removes lipstick stains. From Tighty Whiteys? Jimmers |
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Title: Re: WD-40 Post by floridian on Jun 30th, 2006, 6:54am 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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Title: Re: WD-40 Post by BMoneeTheMoneeMan on Jun 30th, 2006, 9:06am on 06/29/06 at 18:07:29, Richr8 wrote:
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! B$ |
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Title: Re: WD-40 Post by ExplodingEyeBall on Jun 30th, 2006, 9:23am 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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Title: Re: WD-40 Post by ShadowLord on Jun 30th, 2006, 10:02am 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... PFDAN......................................................... ShadowLord |
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Title: Re: WD-40 Post by georgej on Jun 30th, 2006, 10:09am 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. Regards, George |
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Title: Re: WD-40 Post by Sandy_C on Jun 30th, 2006, 10:36am Going out and getting a case of that stuff right now! |
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Title: Re: WD-40 Post by vietvet2tours on Jun 30th, 2006, 10:50am on 06/30/06 at 09:23:21, ExplodingEyeBall wrote:
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Title: Re: WD-40 Post by seasonalboomer on Jun 30th, 2006, 11:13am on 06/30/06 at 10:50:38, vietvet2tours wrote:
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. Scott |
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Title: Re: WD-40 Post by ExplodingEyeBall on Jun 30th, 2006, 11:44am on 06/30/06 at 10:50:38, vietvet2tours wrote:
I stand corrected. [smiley=bow.gif] |
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Title: Re: WD-40 Post by Ghost on Jun 30th, 2006, 11:45am Will it work as a warming lubricant? ;;D :o [smiley=laugh.gif] Mike |
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Title: Re: WD-40 Post by Linda_Howell on Jun 30th, 2006, 12:10pm Quote:
You forgot the 6-pack of beer. ::) |
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Title: Re: WD-40 Post by Charlie on Jun 30th, 2006, 12:15pm Quote:
Right on. We used to sell the stuff by the case and we had it in every corner of the machine shop. Quote:
Nice idea Jonny. http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/superhero.gif?SSImageQuality=Full Charlie |
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Title: George- Post by Paul98 on Jun 30th, 2006, 12:27pm >> 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. ;;D ;;D ;;D -Pyro-P. |
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Title: Re: WD-40 Post by Mark C on Jun 30th, 2006, 2:23pm My company sells many many gallons of this stuff.... For years, consumers have had a love affair with WD-40. They rave about it, tell us their favorite uses, and say it's the greatest thing since sliced bread. With this kind of enthusiasm, there was only one thing to do – compile a list of 2,000 uses and start an official WD-40 Fan Club! (http://fanclub.wd40.com/login.cfm) |
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Title: Re: WD-40 Post by _Lee_ on Jul 2nd, 2006, 2:22am It also works well as reel / line lube, if you fish. |
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Title: Re: WD-40 Post by zwibbs/Scott on Jul 2nd, 2006, 3:16am Lee , Thank you for the shower door idea !! I've scrubbed them so often with industrial windex and " nothing." Used WD-40 and it was unbelievable !!!! |
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Title: Re: WD-40 Post by Kirk on Jul 2nd, 2006, 6:13am You will find it on every commercial Salmon Troller on the West Coast. Why? None of your damn business. [smiley=smokin.gif] |
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Title: Re: WD-40 Post by tommyD on Jul 2nd, 2006, 6:21am Wait, wait, wait. You have the WD 40 and the duck tape and the three-pound beater, but you forgot the vice grips! How you gonna fix anything without vice grips? Or even better, the LockJaw: http://www.lockjawpliers.com/features.html But, as I have argued with many, WD40 is not really a lubricant. Lots of things have been turned to trash because they have been sprayed with WD 40 and not re-greased. After you hose it down with WD40, you gotta dunk it in motor oil. Then bring it in the living room to show your wife. -tommyD c/o the Outskirts Motel and Weekly Apartments Doghouse, Pa. |
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Title: Re: WD-40 Post by Melissa on Jul 2nd, 2006, 8:52am ROTFLMAO! |
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Title: Re: WD-40 Post by MJ on Jul 2nd, 2006, 10:44am OK so now you have the WD-40, the duct tape, the 3 pound beater and the lockjaw pliers. You sprayed it with wd-40 attempted to loosen it with the lockjaw while hitting it with the 3 pound beater. You broke the lockjaw and the item with the beater and found that the duct tape wont stick to wd-40 and it just made a slimy mess. Next you need a chair and a cold one to contemplate where you left the damn check book so you can buy a new whatever you were trying to fix in the first place. Oh yeah while your at the store might as well get another can of wd-40 in case this happens again. |
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Title: Re: WD-40 Post by Melissa on Jul 2nd, 2006, 10:57am on 07/02/06 at 10:44:13, MJ wrote:
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Title: Re: WD-40 Post by Jonny on Jul 2nd, 2006, 11:00am I like the way you think, Melly....LOL [smiley=bow.gif] |
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