WD-40 Well, Who
Knew...?
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!
Water Displacement #40. The product began from a
search for a rust preventative solvent and degreaser to protect missile e
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.
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.
1. Protects
silver from tarnishing.
2. Removes
road tar and grime from cars.
3. Cleans
and lubricates guitar strings.
4. Give
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
18. It
removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floor! Use WD-40 for that 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!
20. Gives
a child’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.
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! Lipstick is
gone!
43. If
you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the moisture and
allow the car
to start.