WD-40
From my email,
DannyWD-40 Well, 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 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] 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 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 electric fans.
2]) 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.
