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Offline Clive

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Subject: WD-40
« on: June 24, 2009, 16:36 »
Before you read to the end, does
anybody know what the main ingredient of WD-40 is?



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 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 de greaser 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 stove top
... Voila! It's now shinier than it's  ever been. You'll be amazed.



         Here are some
other  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 them 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
playground 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 kid’s
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 grill s 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 is 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. Hey Presto….The 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.*



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Re: Subject: WD-40
« Reply #1 on: June 24, 2009, 16:44 »
Fascinating, Clive!  I have a can in the kitchen, and one in the car, so it's fairly safe to say, I never go anywhere without it!  :thumb:
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Re: Subject: WD-40
« Reply #2 on: June 24, 2009, 18:50 »
didnt know it was fish oil but knew about the 40th attempt etc. its amazing stuff :)

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Re: Subject: WD-40
« Reply #3 on: June 24, 2009, 19:09 »
you started something now Clive :) have a look at this link


big blast can.   :thumbs:

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Re: Subject: WD-40
« Reply #4 on: June 24, 2009, 19:14 »
oooo  sorry Clive got this from the site mentioned

What a Fish story!

Myth: WD-40 contains fish oil.
Fact:
Consumers have told us over the years that they have caught some of the biggest fish ever after protecting their fish hooks and lures with WD-40.  We believe this legend came from folks assuming that the product must contain fish oil since it appears to attract fish.  Sorry Charlie®, it just ain’t so.

WD-40 Company has taken steps to respect and conserve the environment, and encourages its users to do the same.  While WD-40 can be used to help protect fishing equipment from rust and corrosion, WD-40 Company does not recommend using WD-40 to attract fish.

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Re: Subject: WD-40
« Reply #5 on: June 24, 2009, 21:09 »
Thought that was a bit fishy.  :)x
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Re: Subject: WD-40
« Reply #6 on: June 24, 2009, 21:12 »
sounded a bit off the scale

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Re: Subject: WD-40
« Reply #7 on: June 24, 2009, 23:05 »
oooo  sorry Clive got this from the site mentioned

What a Fish story!

Myth: WD-40 contains fish oil.

Thanks Baz.  I always thought it was silicone oil.  :D  There is always a plaice for it in my garage.   ;D

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Re: Subject: WD-40
« Reply #8 on: June 25, 2009, 14:07 »
.....There is always a plaice for it in my garage.   ;D

 :groan:

aye its good stuff. keeps everything going swimmingly  :)


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