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Uses for WD40

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. It's 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. The workers were so pleased with the product, they began smuggling (also known as "shrinkage" or "stealing") it out to use at home. The executives decided 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 to four people. Only one of them is the "brew master." There are about 2.5 million gallons of the stuff manufactured each year. It gets it's distinctive smell from a fragrance that is added to the brew. Ken East says there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt you.

Here are some of the uses:

Protects silver from tarnishing *remember to wash silver if you're going to be eating or drinking from it *G*

Cleans and lubricates guitar strings .. okee dokee.. slippery digits eh~!


Gets oil spots off concrete driveways - hmmm but does it stain?

Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making it slippery ---- *quirks a brow*

Keeps flies off cows ... uhhhh..

Restores and cleans chalkboards

Removes lipstick stains - From collars I hope.. not from lips... :D

Loosens stubborn zippers

Untangles jewelry chains

Removes stains from stainless steel sinks

Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill

Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing

Removes tomato stains from clothing - I haven't found anything that does that. .WOW

Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots

Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors

Keeps scissors working smoothly

Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes

Gives a children's play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide ...Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers

Rids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises - hope they mean the rockers and not the seat.. Oops.. See ya Granny~!!!

Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open -Hence Burglars always found with it in their burglary satchels *blinks*

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

Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans - oh is that what's spraying me everytime I turn the fan on *snickers*

Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons and bicycles for easy handling

Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly

Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools

Removes splattered grease on stove -uhhh

Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging- more uhhhhs

Lubricates prosthetic limbs - oh my

Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell) Would keep me off the balcony too~!

Removes all traces of duct tape *G*

I have even heard of folks spraying it on their arms, hands, knees to relieve arthritis pain. *weirdos amongst us~!

One fellow claims spraying it on fishing lures attracts fish. Yeah and some people spit tobacco on their lures *G*

WD-40 has been designated the "official multi-purpose problem-solver of NASCAR," a ringing endorsement if there ever was one. Can WD-40 can solve the Jeff Gordon problem? In celebration of their 50th year, the company conducted a contest to learn the favorite uses of it's customers and fan club members, (Yes, there is a WD-40 Fan Club). They compiled the information to identify the favorite use in each of the 50 states.

Georgia and Alabama - favorite use in both states was that it "penetrates stuck bolts, lug nuts, and hose ends." Florida's favorite use was "cleans and removes lovebugs from grills and bumpers." California's favorite use was penetrating the bolts on the Golden Gate Bridge.

Let me close with one final, wonderful use--the favorite use in the State of New York--WD-40 protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements. No wonder they've had 50 successful years.


Don't blame me.. I just try to find interesting stuff for you guys to read ;)

Tess
 
Wow

:partyon:

I never knew it had so many possibilities..

Thank you for posting it.

Chicago Green Dragon

:asian:
 
I have used it when im removing my window sticker and i still have some gunk there. I spray it with the WD-40 then come by with a razor and the adhesive just comes right off.

Good Stuff

Chicago Green Dragon

:asian:
 
It loosens stuck zippers, sure, but what about those pesky Bra hooks?

:D
 
Can you say X-acto

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Chicago Green Dragon

:asian:

Technopunk said:
It loosens stuck zippers, sure, but what about those pesky Bra hooks?

:D
 
I think its all in the wrist. If not then a little X-acto can help.

Chicago Green Dragon

:asian:

KenpoTess said:
Techno.. Techno.. Techno... you should have that problem well perfected at your age *G* You sure have Knotting down pat ;)
 
hehhee ok Tess point taken

:idunno:

Chicago Green Dragon

:asian:

KenpoTess said:
anyone coming that close to my skin with an Xacto is gonna get more than he's bargained for :D
 
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