WD-40

[LS1Hawk]

Some interesting facts about it that I didn't know....

Truly great stuff.

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 of the uses:
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Protects silver from tarnishing.
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Cleans and lubricates guitar strings
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Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making it slippery.
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Keeps flies off cows.
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Restores and cleans chalkboards.
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Removes lipstick stains.
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Loosens stubborn zippers.
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Untangles jewelry chains.
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Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.
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Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.
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Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing.
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Removes tomato stains from clothing.
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Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots.
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Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors
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Keeps scissors working smoothly.
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Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes.
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Gives a children's play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.
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Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers.
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Rids kids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises.
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Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open.
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Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close.
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Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl bumpers.
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Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles.
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Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans.
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Lubricates whe el sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for easy handling.
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Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly.
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Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools.
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Removes splattered grease on stove.
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Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging.
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Lubricates prosthetic limbs.
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Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell).
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Removes all traces of duct tape.
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Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis pain.
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Florida's favorite use is: "cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers."
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The favorite use in the state of New York--WD-40 protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements.
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WD-40 attracts fish Spray a LITTLE on live bait or lures and you will be catching the big one in no time.
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Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately and stops the itch.
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WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and wipe with a clean rag.
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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!
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If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the moisture and allow the car to start.
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It removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floor!
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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 l ot of marks.
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Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly! Use WD-40!
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P.S. The basic ingredient is FISH OIL

[Sphinx]

umm... i never knew wd-40 could be used like that, i always just used it to lube up chains and crap

[camarokev]

uhm, the simple fact that you took the time to look all that up implies that you're a

If you'd found out it could be used to lubricate something worthwhile... then, and only then, would all the research be valid

lol, jk

[NJSPEEDER]

Keeps flies off cows.

who the fug would even think to research this?

[foff667]

I would have to say its a rp cuz I read it somewhere already...I'll have to do a search

[foff667]

eh maybe not couldnt find it with a search, oh well...but i did read that somewhere

[Koll]

Gives a children's play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.

Christmas Vacation anyone?

[Brando56894]

pretty cool info, thought the use for cows was pretty funny...

[LS1Hawk]

Originally Posted by camarokev

uhm, the simple fact that you took the time to look all that up implies that you're a

If you'd found out it could be used to lubricate something worthwhile... then, and only then, would all the research be valid

lol, jk

Lol...there's no way in hell I would sit and look all this stuff up. It was forward to me in an email. I just couldn't believe all the uses it has.

[Dark_Knight7096]

Sad thing is I actually knew most of that stuff, wow, I feel like a huge geek now.

[ChickenLittle]

good, now I don't feel bad using it for just about everything

[BigAls87Z28]

No where does it say it doesnt make a good base for a bbq glaze...thats odd.

[ryanfx]

Originally Posted by LS1Hawk

Some interesting facts about it that I didn't know....

Truly great stuff.

WD-40 - Water Displacement #40.

Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes.

[12secondv6]

I heard Chuck Norris invented it

[enRo]

This is why WD-40 is man's best friend...

[Tsar]

Originally Posted by BigDaddyKane

This is why WD-40 is man's best friend...

along with zip ties and duct tape

[Brando56894]

duct tape FTW!!! its a necessity for me at college