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    Amazing Stuff about WD 40



    Before you read to the end, does anybody know what the main ingredient of WD-40 is? Don't lie and don't cheat. WD-40.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 Convair 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 stove top ... Viola! It's now shinier than it's ever been. You'll be amazed.

    Here are some other 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 them 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 playground 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. NOTE; HAROLD USES THIS ON HIS KNEES. MAKES HIS HANDS REALLY SOFT AS WELL IN THE PROCESS.

    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.
    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 rewash. Presto! The 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
    But it smells bad..
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      #3
      Just remember, bad for chains.

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        #4
        Fish oil ...................

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          #5
          Originally posted by Octain View Post
          But it smells bad..
          That being said, I cant remember ever not having at least one can sitting on the shelf at any givin point in my adult and young adult life.
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            #6
            Snopes says that WD-40 is not fish oil.

            I snopes'd (is that even a word?!?) it, and snopes stated the principle ingredient, according to the WD-40 msds sheet, is
            solvent naptha pertroleum, medium aliphatic >60 (Also known as the Stoddard Solvent)
            That said, I'm pretty sure snopes is not correct, or at least not up-to-date.

            Here's the current msds from WD-40 about WD-40:
            http://www.wd40.com/files/pdf/msds-wd494716385.pdf
            Ingredient..........................CAS#.................Weight percent
            Aliphatic Hydrocarbon...........64742-47-8........45-50
            Petroleum Base Oil...............64742-58-1
            .......................................64742-53-6
            .......................................64742-56-9
            .......................................64742-65-0..........<25
            LVP Aliphatic Hydrocarbon.....64742-47-8.........12-18
            Carbon Dioxide....................124-38-9..............2-3
            Surfactant..........................Proprietary... .........<2
            Non-Hazardous Ingredients.....Mixture................<10
            So after some research, I discovered that types of Aliphatic Hydrocarbons include fish oils.

            Is this a case of an urban legend starting as a legend then becoming true?

            If WD-40 reformulated their product sometime after 2007, anything we buy new should more accurately be labeled "WD-41", right?

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              #7
              Originally posted by Octain View Post
              But it smells bad..
              Ummm... I love the way WD-40 smells... I use it for a lot of things. Growing up around farmers, everyone always has a can handy, usually 3 or 4.... lol

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                #8
                Used some yesterday inside a gas tank to prevent flash rust after water rinsing out a load of Evaoprust. Seemed to work well.
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                  #9
                  Had a 78 Pinto that was notorious for the points ****ting out. Kept a can to spary on them and like magic, shed start.

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                    #10
                    I keep a can in the garage and in the house. I love the smell too
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                      #11
                      Originally posted by raistian77 View Post
                      Just remember, bad for chains.
                      Why ??
                      I wash my chain every time I clean the bike . Then I spray it with WD40 and wipe the excess off with a rag . I'm running an RK 530 X-ring chain and have never had a problem with using this as a "lube" . All it does is keep the outside of the chain from rusting . The lube is sealed inside the links .

                      Cheers , Simon .


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                        #12
                        Originally posted by simon kuether View Post
                        Why ??
                        I wash my chain every time I clean the bike . Then I spray it with WD40 and wipe the excess off with a rag . I'm running an RK 530 X-ring chain and have never had a problem with using this as a "lube" . All it does is keep the outside of the chain from rusting . The lube is sealed inside the links .

                        Cheers , Simon .
                        Sealed chains will usally be ok. I have seen some try to use it as a lube on non o'ring chains, WD is a degreaser.

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by wkmpt View Post
                          Snopes says that WD-40 is not fish oil.

                          I snopes'd (is that even a word?!?) it, and snopes stated the principle ingredient, according to the WD-40 msds sheet, is

                          That said, I'm pretty sure snopes is not correct, or at least not up-to-date.

                          Here's the current msds from WD-40 about WD-40:



                          So after some research, I discovered that types of Aliphatic Hydrocarbons include fish oils.

                          Is this a case of an urban legend starting as a legend then becoming true?

                          If WD-40 reformulated their product sometime after 2007, anything we buy new should more accurately be labeled "WD-41", right?


                          http://www.wd40.com/about-us/myths-legends-fun-facts/

                          What a Fish story!

                          Myth: WD-40 contains fish oil.
                          Fact:
                          Consumers have told us over the years that they have caught some of the biggest fish ever after protecting their fish hooks and lures with WD-40. We believe this legend came from folks assuming that the product must contain fish oil since it appears to attract fish. Sorry Charlie®, it just ain’t so.
                          WD-40 Company has taken steps to respect and conserve the environment, and encourages its users to do the same. While WD-40 can be used to help protect fishing equipment from rust and corrosion, WD-40 Company does not recommend using WD-40 to attract fish.

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                            #14
                            I've always been told that it was 85% kerosene, 10% light mineral oil & 5% propellant. Now, I'm not so sure.
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                              #15
                              True Fact:

                              WD-40 is very good at removing the green corrosion in electrical switches and on the ends of bare copper electrical conductors. We call it vertigrease here in OZ. It is the reaction between moisure and electricity in our 240V house wiring systems. One of the components in the WD-40 mix is great at removing this corrosion. Just spray the wires and switch and then rub it off with a WD-40 moistened rag.

                              BEWARE: Turn the power off first, remove the fuse before touching bare wires.

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