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23/7/2006 at 9:23pm
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This is useful info.....for camping


WD-40--More than you ever wanted to know.....


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.


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 its 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.


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:


Protects silver from tarnishing.


Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.


Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making it slippery.

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 kids 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.


Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis pain.


Florida's favorite use is: "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.


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!

P. S. The basic ingredient is FISH OIL



23/7/2006 at 9:31pm
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I dont get how it can

"Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making it slippery. "

 

yet also

"Gives a children's play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide."

 

????????



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23/7/2006 at 9:43pm
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Very interesting , however the company i work for has banned it because they claim its carcinogenic & not COSH registered !?


23/7/2006 at 10:30pm
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See this link
WD40

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Alan in New Zealand


23/7/2006 at 10:37pm
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Couldn't call it Ronseal could they....you wouldn't fit all that on the tin!!!!!


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Attracts fish? probably because it contains fish oil and that would explain spraying it on poorly limbs! Removes all traces of 'duct' tape? also great removing any sticky tape/labels for that matter.

Yeah it's good stuff but not as good as 'Plus Gas' for stopping rust? and was not that what it was designed for??



24/7/2006 at 12:11am
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Wicked, cant wait to try out some of the new uses I never even thought about !!!

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When faced with a choice of two evils, I always pick the one I havent tried


24/7/2006 at 7:54am
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It was known as rocket in the navy and is particularly good at removing crayon from walls.


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Cleaning guitar strings?  Even wire-wound?  I can't imagine it doing any good getting in between the winds.



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