Got this in an email. Don't know how true it is but interesting:
This is for all you handy and not so handy men & women. It is a little long but very interesting.
What is the main ingredient of WD-40 ? Before you read to the end, does anybody know what the main ingredient of WD-40 is?
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 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 of WD-40 is FISH OIL
This is for all you handy and not so handy men & women. It is a little long but very interesting.
What is the main ingredient of WD-40 ? Before you read to the end, does anybody know what the main ingredient of WD-40 is?
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 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 of WD-40 is FISH OIL
