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I received this in an email. MMG

Before you read to the end, does anybody know what the main ingredient of WD-40 is?

Don't lie and don't cheat. WD-40. 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.
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 re-wash. 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!!!!!!
 
I never knew WD 40 has so many uses I am going to try some of those.
 
It doesn't attract fish..............


I polished my motorbikes with WD, they are beautiful once you wash the dust off.
 
Nope,

WD-40's formula is a trade secret. The product is not patented to avoid completely disclosing its ingredients.[2] [3]WD-40's main ingredients, according to U.S. Material Safety Data Sheet information, are:

50%: Stoddard solvent (i.e., mineral spirits – primarily hexane, somewhat similar to kerosene)
25%: Liquefied petroleum gas (presumably as a propellant; carbon dioxide is now used instead to reduce WD-40's considerable flammability)
15+%: Mineral oil (light lubricating oil)
10-%: Inert ingredients
The German version of the mandatory EU safety sheet lists the following safety-relevant ingredients:

60–80%: Heavy Naphtha (petroleum product), hydrogen treated
1–5%: Carbon dioxide
It further lists flammability and effects to the human skin when repeatedly exposed to WD-40 as risks when using WD-40. Nitrile rubber gloves and safety glasses should be used. Water is unsuitable for extinguishing burning WD-40.

There is a popular urban legend that the key ingredient in WD-40 is fish oil.[4] However, the WD-40 web site states that it is a petroleum based product. [5][6]
 
WD-40 does a horrible job and protecting cast iron and ferrous metal from rusting.
 
It cleans stainless steel appliances better than any stainless steel ceaner on the market. Use 2 white cotton towels. Spray the WD on one of the towels and wipe the appliance with the grain across if horizontal, up and down if vertical. after wiping the stainless surface, use the other white cotton towel to buff out. Do not use on stove tops.
 
makes a tasty salad dressing also.
Oh,and another thing,NEVER use it in a body shop,it causes fisheyes like you wouldnt believe
 
I use it as a sent blocker when fishing. Spray your hands and line, it will block your sent.
 
I love the smell of WD-40
And Bondo for some reason :shock:

I like the smell of gasoline, and "old car smell" that the interior of cars smell like when there 25+ years old..... I guess we used to eat similar paste as young lads.
 
I have always found WD-40 to be useful for only one thing: loosening money from my wallet. It is useless as a lubricant, useless as a penetrant, useless as an ignition water displacer, and while it -- like any other light mineral oil preparation -- is effective at removing gummy adhesive residue (such as where tape or labels have been peeled off), there are much more effective preparations for that task.
 
Don't get me started, lost a generator because of it. Damn ethanol, I want it in my 'shine, not my gasoline.
 
I liked the "old" WD that I used in the 70's and 80's. This new formula stinks on ice...
 
The best (and probably only) use for WD40 is for giving you more illegal grip on your spongee shoes. That's hockey played on ice with special soft-soled shoes. Couple of sprays, and boy they grip! Kind of ironic.

Grant
 
I used to, before they started contaminating (oops, "enhancing" :roll: ) it with d'ethanol.

I agree with you 110% .
This ethanol-laced gas is absolute JUNK at a minimum , and is downright horrible -- corrosive as HELL -- for our beloved classics .

I worked at a Full-Service gas station from '89 - '92 .
All day long I was around the gas' vapours and liquid forms ; I didn't find it to be sensory-offensive .

For the last ~6 years , I've find myself holding my breath around California's gas vapours ; it's TERRIBLE !

At this year's Spring Fling , a '63 Savoy idly-cruised by ; I could smell its tetraethylene gas vaopurs wofting from its stainless exhaust .
The smell ?
Sweet .
Sweet as a Spring day .


 
One of the worst mis-applications of WD-40 : lock cylinders !
Its oily compounds attract dirt and shavings from the key(s) , further hampering reliable operation of the lock !

Graphite is the ONLY way to fly when it comes to lubricating lock cylinders :thumblef:
 
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