[DeTomaso] NPC: WD-40 - who knew . . .
Bill Lewis
lotus0005 at hotmail.com
Sun Oct 3 09:54:20 EDT 2010
Yeah, as in, does it harm the granite tile/marble tile, etc. Does anyone know??? And, we are on a septic system - will it kill the good bacteria????
Also, I bought an OLD, movie set spotlight - the lens is about 10" across. It has a mechanical slide inside it to adjust the light flow, and it was sticking. I asked a light shop about it, and he said do NOT spray it with WD-40, because the intense heat will cause it to smoke. BTW, does anyone know who works on old antique lights? ---Bill
> From: mbefthomas at comcast.net
> To: detomaso at realbig.com
> Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2010 15:08:35 -0700
> Subject: [DeTomaso] NPC: WD-40 - who knew . . .
>
> 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?
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> Before you read to the end, does anybody know what the main ingredient of
> WD-40 is? Don't lie and don't cheat.
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> 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!
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> 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.
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> WD-40 uses:
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> 1. Protects silver from tarnishing.
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> 2. Removes road tar and grime from cars.
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> 3. Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.
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> 4. Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making them slippery.
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> 5. Keeps flies off cows. (I love this one!)
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> 6. Restores and cleans chalkboards.
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> 7. Removes lipstick stains.
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> 8. Loosens stubborn zippers.
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> 9. Untangles jewelry chains.
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> 10. Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.
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> 11. Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.
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> 12. Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing.
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> 13. Removes tomato stains from clothing.
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> 14. Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots.
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> 15. Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors.
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> 16. Keeps scissors working smoothly.
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> 17. Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes.
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> 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.
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> 19. Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed
> quickly! Use WD-40!
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> 20. Gives a children's playground gym slide a shine for a super fast
> slide.
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> 21. Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on
> riding mowers...
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> 22. Rids kids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises.
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> 23. Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier
> to open..
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> 24. Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close.
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> 25. Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well
> as vinyl bumpers.
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> 26. Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles.
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> 27. Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans
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> 28. Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for
> easy handling.
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> 29. Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running
> smoothly.
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> 30. Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools.
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> 31. Removes splattered grease on stove.
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> 32. Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging.
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> 33. Lubricates prosthetic limbs.
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> 34. Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell).
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> 35. Removes all traces of duct tape.
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> 36. Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve
> arthritis pain.
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> 37. Florida 's favorite use is: 'cleans and removes love bugs from
> grills and bumpers.'
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> 38. The favorite use in the state of New York , WD-40 protects the
> Statue of Liberty from the elements.
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> 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.
>
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> 40. Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately
> and stops the itch.
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> 41. WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark
> and wipe with a clean rag.
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> 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!
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> 43. If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace
> the moisture and allow the car to start.
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> P.S. The basic ingredient is
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> FISH OIL.
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