[DeTomaso] NPC: WD-40 - who knew . . .

[Mike Thomas]

I'd be curious if anyone out there in Pantera land has tried all or many of
these uses for WD-40.  The shower glass one has me curious.
 
Mike

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From: wa6tiu at juno.com [mailto:wa6tiu at juno.com] 
Sent: Saturday, October 02, 2010 12:56 AM
To: Undisclosed-recipients:
Subject: FW: The main ingredient in WD-40?



Before  you read to the end, does anybody know what the main ingredient  of
WD-40  is?  Don't lie and don't cheat.  





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'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 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 ...  Viola!   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 floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making them  slippery.  


   5.   Keeps flies  off cows.  (I 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/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 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 rewash.  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.