WD-40 who knew?

[dunng]

Not sure if all of these are true or not...

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 stovetop . Voila! It's now shinier than it's ever been. You'll be Amazed.

Here are some of it's 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.
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
1 It removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floors. 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.
2 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."
3 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.

P. P. S. I keep a can of WD-40 in my kitchen cabinet over the stove. It is
good for oven burns or any other type of burn. It takes the burned feeling
away and heals with NO scarring.

[Diesel Kinevel]

use WD-40 to clean firearms
also spray on arms before and after spraypainting and the residual paint on arms will wipe off effortlesly

[JCK]

Great post.. I knew about the water displacement #40 part, but some of the uses I'd never heard.....

I like it to clean chains on motorcycles.

[DriftyGypsy]

A man only needs two thing in his tool box WD-40 and Duct Tape if it moves and it's not supposed duct tape, if it doesn't move and it's supposed to WD-40

[Diesel Kinevel]

Originally Posted by DriftyGypsy

A man only needs two thing in his tool box WD-40 and Duct Tape if it moves and it's not supposed duct tape, if it doesn't move and it's supposed to WD-40

I like it! maybe that can be my new motto for life.....

[dunng]

Originally Posted by DriftyGypsy

A man only needs two thing in his tool box WD-40 and Duct Tape if it moves and it's not supposed duct tape, if it doesn't move and it's supposed to WD-40

Nice

[dyj48]

Yeppers, 30 years ago, I used to use it on my bait to catch stripers in the bay...dunno if it works or not, but I usually caught em anyway....lot's of folks swear by em for fishing..

[KyLongbeard]

That stuff's great. Use it on everything.

[decesaro]

Love the shit I should just buy it by the case .... I fog all my car and motorcylce engines with it twice a year, It keeps them clean and also prevents alot of corrosion and rust from forming

[taltos]

It is great for removing the adhesive residue from bumper stickers from automotive finishes.

[Trumpet]

Originally Posted by Diesel Kinevel

use WD-40 to clean firearms
also spray on arms before and after spraypainting and the residual paint on arms will wipe off effortlesly

NO. [SIZE="4"]Do NOT use WD40 on firearms![/SIZE] WD40 can harm some wood finishes (grips etc). WD40 can also mildew if applied to a firearm and then put in a moist place (not that you would intentionally do that).

WD40 will eventually form a very had shellac-like film that is a bitch to remove. It will also eventually gum up actions.

For firearms WD40 is a shitty lubricant (I mean if it's such a great lubricant, put it in your car) and loses its lubricating effects after about 20 minutes. You would be better served with Hoppes gun oil than WD40. If you're going to use it for a firearm, keep it on the outside. Spraying the internals is an invitation for disaster.

Also, if anywhere near ammo it will get in there and effectively neutralize the primer (remember it is a penetrant as well). Not good.

Remember that lawsuit originating in Texas where this old feller, while seated in his pick up truck, shot himself in the foot when he jarred his rifle? Well, turns out that for years our unfortunate cohort had been spraying his gun down with WD40 and had never bothered to have it disassembled and cleaned. Like Bjordan740 says, it gums up and sure enough, the surface area between the sear and the safety became like a flat plane. This was the cause of the Remington discharging. Had the unplucky shooter bothered to take it to the gunsmith for regular inspection and cleaning, this could have been prevented.

It took two employees at the factory to separate the action from the stock - and this was after the gun was placed in the vise. Well, Remington lost even though it wasn't their fault. Sadly, the law firm and the negligent owner are both millons richer.

WD40 should ONLY be used on a firearm if there's nothing else and it's an emergency (dropped in salt water, etc). Be sure to thoroughly strip the firearm and clean properly ASAP. Heck, you're better off using kerosene in a pinch.

WD40 is great for door hinges and getting shoe polish off of counters, but NOT for firearms. There are much better lubricants out there specifically for guns. When it comes to firearms WD is like a "jack of all trades, master of none"


Rant over

Rich

[Ernesto Fan]

Works great on de-badging new cars (removing emblems from the body)!

I think you just made their stock go up!

[Boston_Dude05]

Any uses for cigars?

[KyLongbeard]

Originally Posted by Trumpet

NO. [SIZE="4"]Do NOT use WD40 on firearms![/SIZE] WD40 can harm some wood finishes (grips etc). WD40 can also mildew if applied to a firearm and then put in a moist place (not that you would intentionally do that).

WD40 will eventually form a very had shellac-like film that is a bitch to remove. It will also eventually gum up actions.

For firearms WD40 is a shitty lubricant (I mean if it's such a great lubricant, put it in your car) and loses its lubricating effects after about 20 minutes. You would be better served with Hoppes gun oil than WD40. If you're going to use it for a firearm, keep it on the outside. Spraying the internals is an invitation for disaster.

Also, if anywhere near ammo it will get in there and effectively neutralize the primer (remember it is a penetrant as well). Not good.

Remember that lawsuit originating in Texas where this old feller, while seated in his pick up truck, shot himself in the foot when he jarred his rifle? Well, turns out that for years our unfortunate cohort had been spraying his gun down with WD40 and had never bothered to have it disassembled and cleaned. Like Bjordan740 says, it gums up and sure enough, the surface area between the sear and the safety became like a flat plane. This was the cause of the Remington discharging. Had the unplucky shooter bothered to take it to the gunsmith for regular inspection and cleaning, this could have been prevented.

It took two employees at the factory to separate the action from the stock - and this was after the gun was placed in the vise. Well, Remington lost even though it wasn't their fault. Sadly, the law firm and the negligent owner are both millons richer.

WD40 should ONLY be used on a firearm if there's nothing else and it's an emergency (dropped in salt water, etc). Be sure to thoroughly strip the firearm and clean properly ASAP. Heck, you're better off using kerosene in a pinch.

WD40 is great for door hinges and getting shoe polish off of counters, but NOT for firearms. There are much better lubricants out there specifically for guns. When it comes to firearms WD is like a "jack of all trades, master of none"


Rant over

Rich

That's the ONLY thing I don't use it for. RemOil for that.

[White97Jimmy]

Originally Posted by Boston_Dude05

Any uses for cigars?

Makes a great torch lighter!