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Uses For WD-40
« on: Feb 10^th, 2005, 12:19pm »

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----- Thought that you might like to know more about this well-known
product. 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 it's 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.

Here are some of the uses:

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...Viola! It's now shinier than it's
ever been. You'll be amazed.

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.

WD-40, long known for its ability to remove left-over tape mung
(sticky label tape), is also a lovely perfume and air freshener!

Sprayed liberally on every hinge in the house, it leaves that
distinctive clean fresh scent for up to two days!

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!

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Re: Uses For WD-40
« Reply #1 on: Feb 10^th, 2005, 3:02pm »

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Yes it does all that and probably more, . . . . . . . . but one thing you NEED to know is that it is also very FLAMMIBLE. So be careful. Wink

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Re: Uses For WD-40
« Reply #2 on: Feb 10^th, 2005, 3:09pm »

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So true as all spray cans. The weird thing is I'm allergic to all spray cans, something to do with the ingredient in them to make it spray out Roll Eyes

...........but we've also heard if one has tennis elbow to spray some onit and presto, it gets better Wink

I'd never heard of these, so posting this will make life simplier for anyone,
go for it! I'll definitely try the shower door tip!

Try a few and come back and tell us if it really did help!

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Re: Uses For WD-40
« Reply #3 on: Feb 19^th, 2005, 8:12pm »

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Wow! I had no idea that WD40 did all THAT! Shower doors, huh? I'll have to give it a try.

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