WD-40....Who Knew

[Ozzyosko]

Here is a copy of an e-mail I received recently, some interesting stuff.



WD-40 Well, Who Knew...?

I had a neighbour 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 neighbour 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 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 jewellery 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.

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 favourite use is: "cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers."

38) The favourite 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.

[Unco]

one word: snopes

http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/household/wd-40.asp

[tankclare]

WD-40 also removes rubber from your gaurds after having some fun!!

[StealthAu]

I've seen this before, and alot of it is crap. But these are the ones that really get me
3) Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.
8) Loosens stubborn zippers.
16) Keeps scissors working smoothly.
17) Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes
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.
27) Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans.
29) Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly.
33) Lubricates prosthetic limbs.


Who knew, a lubricant that lubricates

[Yellow_Festiva]

Originally Posted by stockoau

I've seen this before, and alot of it is crap. But these are the ones that really get me
3) Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.
8) Loosens stubborn zippers.
16) Keeps scissors working smoothly.
17) Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes
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.
27) Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans.
29) Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly.
33) Lubricates prosthetic limbs.


Who knew, a lubricant that lubricates

Haaaaa was thinking the same thing when reading it.....

I hear it also displaces water!

[T3rminator]

If only it would fix the dreaded Ford brake squeals....that would make it the complete package.

[RapidBF]

I have a friend who swears by it for muscular aches and pains. Mostly it's his shoulder, but he sprays it on wherever and rubs it in much like deep heat.... :

[mik]

i also heard that its great to get rid of those pesky Prime Ministers that just wont go away ...............Kevin Rudd swears by it:

[Falcon Coupe]

Originally Posted by T3rminator

If only it would fix the dreaded Ford brake squeals....that would make it the complete package.

It does actually, just hope you don't need to stop.

A mate of mine cleaned his dirt bike disc brake with it years ago... :

[StealthAu]

4) Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making it slippery.
for ****s sake its a lubricant, but it wont make floors slippery

[woodsy109]

Originally Posted by T3rminator

If only it would fix the dreaded Ford brake squeals....that would make it the complete package.

It does! Just the brakes don't work

[svo347]

reminds me of all the good Mr Sheen does..:P

[[Tonko]]

Originally Posted by T3rminator

If only it would fix the dreaded Ford brake squeals....that would make it the complete package.

Speaking of which...
Is it just me or do EL's get it worse?
+1 reason for selling mine...

[fmc351]

Originally Posted by T3rminator

If only it would fix the dreaded Ford brake squeals....that would make it the complete package.

Ford brake squeal? Does no-one remember the LC and LJ Torana 6 cyl's, they always squealed. Surely these are the kings of brake squeal.

[mowog]

Originally Posted by RapidBF

I have a friend who swears by it for muscular aches and pains. Mostly it's his shoulder, but he sprays it on wherever and rubs it in much like deep heat.... :

Send this link to your mate...

http://www.wd40.com.au/msds/ChemWatc...40_Aerosol.pdf

Then tell him to lookup the details on the following

solvent naphtha petroleum, medium aliphatic 64742-88-7 >60
petroleum base oil as
paraffinic distillate, heavy, solvent-dewaxed (severe) 64742-65-0. 15-25
corrosion inhibitor unregulated 1-10
wetting agent unregulated 1-10
fragrance unregulated 0-1
carbon dioxide 124-38-9 2-3

This stuff is not good for you.

[troppo]

Originally Posted by mik

i also heard that its great to get rid of those pesky Prime Ministers that just wont go away ...............Kevin Rudd swears by it:

That's odd....Peter Costello says it's rubbish

[Polyal]

Keeps flies off cows?...WTF! Who would think to spray WD40 on cows! Kinky farmers....tough times.

[Fev]

can it actually be used as a cutting polish? ie to remove unwated paint of my car

[TZENU]

Next thing they'll say is that it also acts as a pleasant air freshener

[Falcon Freak]

And that it can be used as a substitute for K-Y Gel.

FF

[SPK-250]

Good for cleaning surface rust of chrome with a steelo pad too!!

[BLDNUT01]

no 20 could be fun at the local playground get some funny home videos

[T3man]

... and it even smells nice so you can use it as an air freshener ...

sorry TZENU - just had to add that!

[territory mate]

use to use it in my jetski engine bay,thinking it was the stuff.found it is expressly not used my the mechanics,as it destroys the hoses,and effects some seals.apparantly a no no.too bad for the first 18 months i had it !

[JACK250]

So it's great for making a slide slippery but it won't make the floor slippery..?

[Quasi]

Originally Posted by Ozzyosko

5) Keeps flies off cows.

There's one to keep in mind

[V8falcons]

Originally Posted by RapidBF

I have a friend who swears by it for muscular aches and pains. Mostly it's his shoulder, but he sprays it on wherever and rubs it in much like deep heat.... :

Has he tried "WINDEX"

We use this(wd-40,WDS what ever brand you want) a fair bit at work(print game) and whilst yes it does free up most seized /assemblies/things it attracts dust and drys the area out so requires correct lubricant for its application after initial use.

We try to use teflon PTFE which has/can been better for our industry,As well as in the cars.

[bob 351]

i also believe it's good for cough's cold's and scabby hole's

[GTpilot]

Originally Posted by BLDNUT01

no 20 could be fun at the local playground get some funny home videos

haha saw this email a few months back.
My kids have one of those Hills swing sets with the painted metal slide. thing was as they are girls, when wearing dresses their skin would stick to the side when they tried to go down it. after reading this a few months back I went home and sprayed it (WD-40) on their slide and gave it a wipe down to remove the excess.... now they hammer down the thing,
kinda reminds me of that National Lamphoons xmas movie when Chevy Chase lubes the steel bowl and uses it as a snow sled.

It's only just needed to be re-done now. Might use a bit less this time.

[vztrt]

Originally Posted by troppo

That's odd....Peter Costello says it's rubbish

lol, cause he was using Brand X!!