Steve
Well-known member
I use WD 40 by the gallon and find it has almost unlimited uses.
The one that shocks most is how I shine my early eighties dirt bike, it still looks mint and cleans up really nice. I use Wd 40 on every thing but the grips. and rubber parts, and only on the seat when not riding in the winter. so far I have only replaced the tires, spark plus, filters and added fuel stable to it. so it must work well.
From an e-mail
"Subject: WD-40 did you know?
WD-40
I thought that you might like to know more about this well-known product.
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...Viola! It's
now shinier than it's ever been. You'll be amazed.
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 Corsair 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 (one of the original founders) says
there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt you.
Here are some of the uses:
Protects silver from tarnishing
Cleans and lubricates guitar strings
Keeps flies off cows
Restores and cleans chalkboards
Removes lipstick stains
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
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
Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling
on riding mowers
Rids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises
Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open
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
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
Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging
Lubricates prosthetic limbs
Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell)
Removes all traces of duct tape
I have even heard of folks spraying it on their arms, hands, and knees to
relieve arthritis pain.
Florida's favorite use was "cleans and removes love bugs from
grills and bumpers
The favorite use in the State of New York--WD-40 protects the Statue of
Liberty from the elements.
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.
Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately, and stops
The itch.
WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and wipe
with a clean rag.
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!
If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the
Moisture and allow the car to start.
WD-40, long known for its ability to remove left-over tape (sticky label
tape), is also a lovely perfume and air freshner!
Sprayed liberally on every hinge in the house, it leaves that distinctive
clean fresh scent for up to two days! Seriously though, 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.
Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly!
Use WD-40!
The applications appear to be endless.
So what is your favorite USE for WD 40?
The one that shocks most is how I shine my early eighties dirt bike, it still looks mint and cleans up really nice. I use Wd 40 on every thing but the grips. and rubber parts, and only on the seat when not riding in the winter. so far I have only replaced the tires, spark plus, filters and added fuel stable to it. so it must work well.
From an e-mail
"Subject: WD-40 did you know?
WD-40
I thought that you might like to know more about this well-known product.
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...Viola! It's
now shinier than it's ever been. You'll be amazed.
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 Corsair 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 (one of the original founders) says
there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt you.
Here are some of the uses:
Protects silver from tarnishing
Cleans and lubricates guitar strings
Keeps flies off cows
Restores and cleans chalkboards
Removes lipstick stains
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
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
Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling
on riding mowers
Rids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises
Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open
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
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
Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging
Lubricates prosthetic limbs
Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell)
Removes all traces of duct tape
I have even heard of folks spraying it on their arms, hands, and knees to
relieve arthritis pain.
Florida's favorite use was "cleans and removes love bugs from
grills and bumpers
The favorite use in the State of New York--WD-40 protects the Statue of
Liberty from the elements.
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.
Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately, and stops
The itch.
WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and wipe
with a clean rag.
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!
If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the
Moisture and allow the car to start.
WD-40, long known for its ability to remove left-over tape (sticky label
tape), is also a lovely perfume and air freshner!
Sprayed liberally on every hinge in the house, it leaves that distinctive
clean fresh scent for up to two days! Seriously though, 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.
Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly!
Use WD-40!
The applications appear to be endless.
So what is your favorite USE for WD 40?
