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280plus:
Not written by me...


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.
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.
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 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.
    P. P. S.  I keep a can of WD-40 in my kitchen cabinet over the
stove.
It is good for oven burns or any other type of burn. It takes the burned
feeling away and heals with No scarring. 

mtnbkr:
I'm gonna try it on the stovetop.  We can not keep ours clean, nor can we scrub off the worse parts of the stains.

BTW, the basic ingredient is not fish oil, it's light mineral oil.

Chris

crt360:
I'm not that enthusiastic about WD-40, but I do like it.  It's almost as good as Ballistol, which claims to be good for the following:

"FIREARMS - Cleans & dissolves traces of copper, lead, brass, zinc, & tombac. Lubricates & protects firearms, lock, stock & barrel. Forms a film that protects against rust. Will never gum-up or harden. Ideal for pistol grips, & rifle stocks.

BLACK POWDER - Dissolves black powder residues. Emulsifies with water. Mildly alkaline, neutralizes acids. Excellent patch lube.

LEATHER - Use on boots, shoes, gloves, holsters, slings, & saddles. Protects leather against water. Keeps leather soft & pliable, will darken lighter colors. Do not use on suede.

KNIVES & TOOLS - Lubricates, cleans, & protects metal, plastic, rubber, & wood. Outstanding penetrating oil, creeps into the finest cracks, loosens nuts & bolts. Also use as a cutting/boring oil (20:1).

MARINE - Use in motor compartments, on joints, links, wire pulls, & around battery terminals. Protects electrical contacts. Beautifies faded gel coats. Lubricates zippers, push buttons, & winches. Great for fishing rods, reels, & tackle. Protects Aluminum, prevents pitting.

ROAD & TRAIL - Lubricates autos, motorcycles, bicycles, rollerblades, skateboards, skis, & sports equipment. Protects all camping gear."


They used to claim it was a good antiseptic treatment for minor wounds and had other medical uses.  (My brother has tried it for various ailments with limited success.)  I think it was supposed to be good for plants, too.

Pretty amazing for something that was invented over a hundred years ago.

Despite what they say, DO NOT use Ballistol (or any other lubricant) on the grips of powerful handguns.  The result will not be ideal.

Did I mention it smells like sweaty ass?    (+1 for WD-40)

cosine:
I don't think I'd recommend WD-40 for burns. Like any oil or grease it probably forms a barrier keeping the heat from dissipating and thus prolonging the damage done.

Brad Johnson:

--- Quote from: mtnbkr on January 02, 2007, 10:21:15 AM ---I'm gonna try it on the stovetop.  We can not keep ours clean, nor can we scrub off the worse parts of the stains.

BTW, the basic ingredient is not fish oil, it's light mineral oil.

Chris

Chris, try denatured alcohol.  If that doesn't work, one of those handy home-steamers from Lowe's or Home Depot will usually do the trick.  I haven't found a cooked on anything yet that my steamer wouldn't eventually soak off.  Plus, the steamer can be used for many things - cleaning greasy car parts, removing wallpaper, and getting wrinkles out of clothes.

Brad

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