Wd-40

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greeneyedlady

Duchess of Comedy
Jul 4, 2002
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I thought that you might like to know more about this well-known
>product.
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> > When you read the "shower door" part, try it. It's the first thing
> > that
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> > has
>
> > ever cleaned that spotty shower door. If yours is plastic, it works
> > just
>
> > as
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> > well as glass. It's a miracle! Then try it on your stovetop...Viola!
> > It's
>
> > now shinier than it's ever been.You'll be amazed.
>
> >>
>
> >> 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 ChemicalCompany. Its name comes
> > from
>
> > the
>
> > project that was to find a "water displacement" compound.
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> >>
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> >> They were successful with the fortieth formulation, thus WD-40. The
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> >> Corvai
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> > Company bought it in bulk to protect their Atlas missile parts. The
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> > workers
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> > were so pleased with the product, they began smuggling (also known as
>
> > "shrinkage" or "stealing") it out to use at home. The executives
> > decided
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> > 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
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> > to four people. Only one of them is the "brew master." There are about
>
> > 2.5million gallons of the stuff manufactured each year. It gets it's
>
> > 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.
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> >>
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> >> Here are some of the uses:
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> >>
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> >> Protects silver from tarnishing
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> >> Cleans and lubricates guitar strings
>
> >> Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making it slippery
>
> >> Keeps flies off cows
>
> >> 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
>
> >> Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots
>
> >> 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 superfast slide
>
> >> Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on
> >> riding
>
> > mowers
>
> >> Rids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises
>
> >> 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
>
> >> Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as
>
> > vinyl bumpers
>
> >> Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles
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> >> Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans
>
> >> Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons and bicycles for easy
>
> > handling
>
> >> 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
>
> >> Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell).
>
> >> Removes all traces of duct tape
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> >> I have even heard of folks spraying it on their arms, hands, and
> >> knees to
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> > relieve arthritis pain.
>
> >>
>
> >> Florida's favorite use was "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.
>
> >>
>
> >> 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.
>
> >>
>
> >> 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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> >>
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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
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> > with
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> > 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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> >>
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> >> WD-40, long known for its ability to remove left-over tape mung
> >> (sticky
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> > label tape), is also a lovely perfume and air freshener!
>
> >>
>
> >> Sprayed liberally on every hinge in the house, it leaves that
> >> distinctive
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> > clean fresh scent for up to two days! Seriously though, 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.
>
> >>
>
> >> Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly!
> >> Use
>
> > WD-40! .
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> >>
>
> >> The applications appear to be endless .
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> >>
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> >> One was missed that I can Attest to:
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> >>
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> >> When you see a big bag of a hornets nest just wait till dark and with
> >> a
>
> > flashlight spray with WD40. IT also works anytime with Tent
> > Catapillars.
>
 

125gJoe

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Jul 6, 2002
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...never, ever use near aquariums!

;)
 

Maj0rFiSh

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Jan 14, 2005
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125gJoe said:
...never, ever use near aquariums!

;)
:OT: nearly 4,000 joe
 

gonefishin

corn-eyed finless brown trout?
Sep 17, 2004
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I think it stops @ 3,999. He posted "the 4,000th" quite a while ago....
 

OrionGirl

No freelancing!
Aug 14, 2001
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Ummm, no, posts in GCC don't contribute to post count. Assuredly, the system does not max out at 3,999.

On-Topic! Wow--I have some black scuff marks on my linoleum that won't go away. Since it's soon to be replaced anyway, I'll try that out. Of course--important to note--WD-40 does not-nice things to nail polish and acrylic nails, so gloves will be in order.
 

gonefishin

corn-eyed finless brown trout?
Sep 17, 2004
350
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Lake Tahoe
good info about the nails. Being male I wouldn't have a problem with it, but I like gaining knowledge.

Back off topic, does that mean, of all the posts I have seen from joe since "the 4,000th", have been here? Mabey he is waiting for "the one" post to end all?
 

JosephMCorbett

AC Members
Feb 7, 2005
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I love WD-40. I use it on every mechanical device. I hose down my dirt-bike with it, quad with it, RC-cars with it, engine compartment of my '71 El Camino with it, electronics with it, etc. Love it.
 

OrionGirl

No freelancing!
Aug 14, 2001
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Pretty sure Joe is waiting on an upgrade and will make the announcement of that with his 4000th post.

Wd is about the only 'garage' chemical that has a smell I really do like. :)
 

labont865

This is drako, a friend of a friend
Nov 26, 2004
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JosephMCorbett said:
I love WD-40. I use it on every mechanical device. I hose down my dirt-bike with it, quad with it, RC-cars with it, engine compartment of my '71 El Camino with it, electronics with it, etc. Love it.

I used to do the same but soon realized it actually attracts more dust to things.

Does have some amazing uses though, I used it quite frequently in my stint as an auto detailer.
 

FL Knifemaker

Arming the Free World
Oct 20, 2004
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Central FL
labont865 said:
I used to do the same but soon realized it actually attracts more dust to things.

Does have some amazing uses though, I used it quite frequently in my stint as an auto detailer.

Yes! There are much better lubricants on the market today. WD is good for dispacing water. That's what WD stands for Water Displacement 40th attempt, no kidding. It also has solvents in it for disolving rust and other crud that make it not good as a lubricant. Miltec, White Lighning and Sentry Solutions are three that I use with much better results than WD. You actually have to be careful that you don't over spray them on the floor. It's quite dangerous, not kidding.......again ;)
 
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