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    WD-40: History and Uses For

    I took this from a car forum that I belong to:
    "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 preventive 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) 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 so 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 elec tric 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."

    #2
    Interesting....
    Thanks for share with us this article.

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      #3
      You forgot the use for lighting bugs on fire during boy scout summer camp...

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        #4
        If you go to the WD40 fan club website (do a google) they have a list of over 2000 uses for the product. OK, a few of them are redundant. But who would have thought WD40 was an effective hardwood cleaner/rejuvenator.

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          #5
          Pretty much the only thing I use it for is cleaning bike parts. I consider it expensive kerosene in a can. It is garbage as a lubricant or penetrant.

          Interesting side note, the State of NH fishing regulation book makes specific reference to using WD40 on baitfish as being illegal. I noticed this when I got my license earlier this year and was out icefishing. You have lots of time to sit and drink and read the guidebook when you are icefishing.
          Currently bikeless
          '81 GS 1100EX - "Peace, by superior fire power."
          '06 FZ1000 - "What we are dealing with here, is a COMPLETE lack of respect for the law."

          I ride, therefore I am.... constantly buying new tires.

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            #6
            I spray it on my ankles to keep them from crackling before I go skiing or walk a long way.
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              #7
              I read an article on WD40 which described an unusual use - a dog had licked something cold, and its tongue got stuck. Owner had been working on something, had WD40 handy, sprayed some on dog's tongue and voila - dog was free.

              3xer

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                #8
                Originally posted by ThreeTimer View Post
                I read an article on WD40 which described an unusual use - a dog had licked something cold, and its tongue got stuck. Owner had been working on something, had WD40 handy, sprayed some on dog's tongue and voila - dog was free.

                3xer
                Dog immediately bites owner and pees in the corner. :shock:

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                  #9
                  There is a popular urban legend that the main ingredient in WD-40 is fish oil. Although it is unknown whether the formula contains fish oil, material safety data sheets for the product show that the main ingredient is Stoddard solvent, not fish oil.[4] WD-40 is, however, used by some sea fishermen as an added scent when fishing with bait.

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                    #10
                    Googled Stoddard Solvent and found some interesting information. It appears that there are 3 types, of which at least 1 is toxic, such as Varsol 1. WD40 apparently uses a safe version (although not specifically stated). It also contains 10% "inert ingredients" which may be where the fish oil is? Something in it attracts the fish, and I would almost guarantee it would not be Varsol 1.
                    Good info, 750EZ.

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                      #11
                      allways have a couple of cans of wd40 knocking around
                      used to use it a lot offroad
                      after some deep fording it would be a blessing lol

                      gets plenty of use here still

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