WD 40

BabyboomerBabyboomer Member Posts: 918 mod
What Is The Main Ingredient of WD-40?
Before you read to the end, does anybody know what the main ingredient of WD-40?
No Cheating.....

WD-40 ~ Who knew!

I had a neighbor who 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 was 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 finally successful for a formulation, with their fortieth attempt, 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 on glass.
It's a miracle!
Then try it on your stove-top.
It's now shinier than it's ever been.
You'll be amazed.

WD-40 Uses:
1. Protects silver from tarnishing.
2. Removes road tar and grime from cars.
3. Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.
4. Gives floor that 'just-waxed' sheen without making them slippery.
5. Keeps the flies off of Cows, Horses, and other Farm Critters, as well. (Ya gotta love this one!!!)
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 / terracotta 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 both home and vehicles doors.
18. It removes that nasty tar and scuff marks from the kitchen 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. Remove those nasty Bug guts that will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly!
20. Gives a children's playground gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.
21. Lubricates gearshift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers...
22. Rids kids rocking chair 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 grease splatters from stove-tops.
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, it 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. It is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray it on the marks 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 rewash. Presto! The lipstick is gone!
43. If you spray it inside a wet distributor cap, it will displace the moisture, allowing the engine to start.

P.S.
As for that Basic, Main Ingredient.......
Well.... it's FISH OIL....
And Now You Know

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Comments

  • ShaunShaun Member Posts: 30 ✭✭
    Did not know that!
  • Capt RonCapt Ron Member Posts: 217 ✭✭✭
    Yeah it is highly flammable... so I would like to add a #44. I use WD40 to start frozen engines or any stubborn engine.. especially if it is flooded. Always keep some on the boat...
  • TikiHut2TikiHut2 Member Posts: 1,431 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited February 2014
    HMM, highly flammable eh? Now you know why fish have to remain submerged or they'd just burst into flames.... :D

    here's a picture of a fillet I put on the grill the other day.... :(|)  Or was it the whole CAN of WD-40, it was all such a blur...Luckily it was easy to clean up with my 2nd can of WD-40

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    Post edited by TikiHut2 on
    2004 FV270, 300hp 5.7 350mag MPI Merc 305hrs, 2:20 Bravo3 OD w.22p props, 12v Lenco tabs, Kohler 5kw genset, A/C, etc.etc...
    Regular weekender, Trailer stored indoors, M/V TikiHut, Sarasota, Fl
  • LaReaLaRea Member, Moderator Posts: 7,733 mod
    WD-40 is great stuff, but no fish gave their lives to make this wonderful product.   
  • Cableguy GregCableguy Greg Member Posts: 5,022 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I had an appliance repair man tell me to use it on stainless steel appliances to keep them clean. Just dampen a cloth with it and rub the appliance with the grain of the steel. Keep the fingerprints off of it longer than anything else.
    2008 280 Express Cruiser, 6.2MPI, B3, Pittsburgh, PA "Blue Ayes"
    Go Steelers!!!
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Dana Point, California, USAPosts: 0 ✭✭✭
    Let's face it, the only line I draw is when the moment is right with my lady, we're sitting in the two bathtubs I bust my **** to haul up the mountain, and she says "did you bring the WD-40?"
  • TikiHut2TikiHut2 Member Posts: 1,431 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Andy, Andy, Andy....... Try the little blue pill instead of having to work so hard.  =((  Can't speak for the wifes interest. I think the label said it REMOVES the love bug....

    LaRea, Snopes wrecks more good urban myths doesn't it. But it sounds like most of this story holds water better than my mother in-law.
    2004 FV270, 300hp 5.7 350mag MPI Merc 305hrs, 2:20 Bravo3 OD w.22p props, 12v Lenco tabs, Kohler 5kw genset, A/C, etc.etc...
    Regular weekender, Trailer stored indoors, M/V TikiHut, Sarasota, Fl
  • LaReaLaRea Member, Moderator Posts: 7,733 mod
    Well, fish oil aside, let's not let facts get in the way of a good story!

    My favorite is putting it on "arms, hands and knees to relieve arthritis pain."  Sure, because who can think about arthritis when you're busy washing stinky petroleum-based spray lubricant off your arms, hands and knees!
  • LaReaLaRea Member, Moderator Posts: 7,733 mod
    Now that I think about it, WD-40 is like Chuck Norris.  It does everything, and kicks everything's butt.  

    WD-40 doesn't go hunting - it goes killing.  (Hunting implies an element of chance.)  

    WD-40 sleeps with a pillow under its gun.  WD-40 sweats justice.

    I could go on ... but I won't! 
  • TikiHut2TikiHut2 Member Posts: 1,431 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Lol... pillow UNDER its gun. Sweatin justice. Super sauce to the rescue.
    2004 FV270, 300hp 5.7 350mag MPI Merc 305hrs, 2:20 Bravo3 OD w.22p props, 12v Lenco tabs, Kohler 5kw genset, A/C, etc.etc...
    Regular weekender, Trailer stored indoors, M/V TikiHut, Sarasota, Fl
  • terrypageterrypage Member Posts: 165 ✭✭
    I'm going to use it on my car bonnet and see if it removes tree sap it would be great if it does. Fab
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