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sheila

  • Joined Apr 2008
  • Mablethorpe Lincolnshire
WD40
« on: June 17, 2010, 08:11:21 am »
I sure learned a lot from this list, and when I checked their website, it said that WD-40 now comes in non-aerosol, too.

 

WD-40

     

A lady got up very early one morning and went outside to pickup the Sunday paper, she noticed someone had sprayed red paint all around the sides of the neighbors brand new beige truck. She went over and woke him up and gave him the bad news. He was, of course extremely upset.


And they stood there trying to figure out what could be done about the problem. They decided there wasn't much recourse but to wait until Monday, since nothing was open. Just then another neighbor came out of his house, surveyed the situation and immediately went to get his WD-40 out and cleaned the red paint off with it. Guess What! It cleaned up that paint without harming the original paint on the truck! I'm impressed!!

Water Displacement #40. The product began from a search for a rust preventative solvent and de-greaser to protect Missile parts. WD-40 was created in 1953 by three Technicians at the San Diego Haitianshemical 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...' IT IS MADE FROM FISH OIL' 

 

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 is a miracle! Then try it on your stove top... Its now shinier than it has ever been before.

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) It removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floor! Open some windows if you have a lot of marks.
19) Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car. Removed quickly, with WD-40!
20) Gives a children's play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.
21) Lubricates gear shift on lawn 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, 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
37) Florida's favorite use:  'Cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers.'
38) 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.
40) 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) If you've washed and dried a tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the lipstick spots with WD-40 and Presto! Lipstick is gone!
43) If you spray WD-40 on the distributor cap, it will displace the moisture and allow the car to start.

44)  If you peal off a sticker from any container, mirror, automobile etc.,  it will take the stickiness off and leave it cleaner that you had ever thought possible.


Keep a can of WD-40 in your kitchen cabinet. It is good for oven burns or any other type of burn. It takes the burned feeling away and heals with NO scarring.


Remember, the basic ingredient is FISH OIL!

Wizard

  • Joined Nov 2009
  • North East Lincolnshire
Re: WD40
« Reply #1 on: June 17, 2010, 08:58:03 am »
I am not arguing at all Sheila but in my humble opinion it isn't a patch on Duck oil as a release agent and it sets to a bloody awful reddish brown waxy mess on shiny wood working tools like router cutters and augers etc;Very expensive and over rated in my opinion ??? :D :farmer: :wave:
Don't do today what can be put off until tomorrow because today will be yesterday tomorrow

doganjo

  • Joined Aug 2012
  • Clackmannanshire
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Re: WD40
« Reply #2 on: June 17, 2010, 11:12:50 am »
I always keep a can of it - I think it's wonderful stuff.  Not keen on the smell though.  I just stopped my conservatory doors squeaking a few minutes ago with the result I can creep out in the morning tomorrow without the dogs hearing me!  Brilliant.
Always have been, always will be, a WYSIWYG - black is black, white is white - no grey in my life! But I'm mellowing in my old age

Wizard

  • Joined Nov 2009
  • North East Lincolnshire
Re: WD40
« Reply #3 on: June 17, 2010, 02:00:29 pm »
Oh yes Anne love its good stuff there is no doubt and the nasty smell I am sure is paraffin.Have you sprayed it onto a lighted match just to see how dangerous it is don't hold the match in your hand  ??? :D :farmer: :wave:
Don't do today what can be put off until tomorrow because today will be yesterday tomorrow

Daveravey

  • Joined Jul 2009
  • Fife
Re: WD40
« Reply #4 on: June 17, 2010, 06:22:59 pm »
It also fizzes in water, so give yer fishing bait a liberal coating for added attraction   ;)

Gordon M

  • Joined Sep 2009
Re: WD40
« Reply #5 on: June 22, 2010, 12:26:34 pm »
If you flood your car by driving through water too quickly and soaking the ignition circuit and the car conks out, open the bonnet, spray the inside of the distributor, rotor arm and cap, then all the HT leads and spark plugs, crank the starter and it should start again. I always have a can of WD-40 in the car and one spare in the garage, it's great stuff!!

egbert

  • Joined Jan 2010
Re: WD40
« Reply #6 on: June 28, 2010, 01:31:08 pm »
I used to have a can in my 1st car all the time - my car didnt like rain and had a badly fitted bonnet! Its the only way I could drive it in the rain.


My BIL sprays it on the BBQ to burn off the fat after cooking

Sandy

  • Guest
Re: WD40
« Reply #7 on: June 28, 2010, 02:32:25 pm »
I hope that is all true and it's not a wind up to (1) sell more WD40 or (2) Ruin things ;) ;) I only used to use it to put into a rusty lock or a squeaky wheel!!!!! off to see for myself!!!

 

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