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WD-40 uses...

Jassy

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Got this in an email today...I'd like to know if anyone has ever tried these remedies with WD-40 and if they worked...I did try the zipper one and it helped...

Subject: FW: WD-40


--Well, Who Knew? (Even if you know all this, it doesn't hurt to refresh your memory!)

I had a neighbor who had 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 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 the 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.
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 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.
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 re-wash. 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.


 
has anyone ever used it on a mirror????

how well would that work???


Katrina??? any advice??? :twisted: :twisted:
 
i had an uncle that used it on his arthuritis,i use it as a hand cleaner when they are all grease works great for that also
 
Cowpuncher said:
WD-40 uses propane for a propellant.

A quick squirt into the air intake of a stubborn engine will make it start right up if the problem is in the fuel system.

I heard that they went to something else for a propellant. It's not as flamable as it used to be, so using it for starting fluid won't work. I used to get my small engines going with it.....now I know why it doesn't work anymore.
 
Big Muddy rancher said:
jigs said:
has anyone ever used it on a mirror????

how well would that work???


Katrina??? any advice??? :twisted: :twisted:

It must really work cause Katrina raved about it for weeks. :lol:
didn't she say it worked well for bikini waxes also??
 
I believe they replaced the propane propellant in WD40 with CO2. Doesn't work worth a damn for starting fluid anymore! I use carb cleaner now for gasoline engines.

IMO, PB Blaster is a much better penetrating oil than WD40. A bonus is you don't need a straw to spray it straight either. Sea Foam also makes a spray penetrating oil that is really good too. Only place I have ever seen it is where I bought a can - at the CarQuest store in Pierre SD.
 
:) Most of that list have heard or tried--it is truely miracle stuff.Put it and a roll of ductape in pocket-can go anywhere,do anything.Only use can think of that didn't see--"Deer huntin' Scent remover" P.S. May make the razor go smoother,haven't tried?
 
was told it would help get rid of ring worms on cattle. We used it once on some show calves but we were trying many different things scrambling to get them healed before a show so I am not sure if it worked or if it was something else that we tried.
 
It also works well for removing paint stick marks on cattle. When you don't want others to know that you marked the temp on the hip of the background steer you are going to sell!
 

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