WD-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 stove top... 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.
> >>>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. ****
> >>>
> >>>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 stove top... 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.
> >>>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. ****
