WD40 uses

Hookin'up

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Got this email today, new about a bunch of them but some are new to me

C&P below

What IS The Main Ingredient of WD-40?
Before you read to the end, does anybody know what is the main ingredient of WD-40?
No Cheating.....
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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 was 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 finally successful for a formulation, with their fortieth attempt, 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 on glass.
It's a miracle!
Then try it on your stovetop.
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 floor that 'just-waxed' sheen without making them slippery.
5. Keeps the flies off of Cows, Horses, and other Farm Critters, as well. (Ya gotta love this one!!!)
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 / terracotta 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 both home and vehicles doors.
18. It removes that nasty tar and scuff marks from the kitchen 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. Remove those nasty bug guts that will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly!
20. Gives a children's playground gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.
21. Lubricates gearshift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers...
22. Rids kids rocking chair 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 grease splatters from stovetops.
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, it 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. It is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray it on the marks 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 spray it inside a wet distributor cap, it will displace the moisture, allowing the engine to start.

P.S.
As for that Basic, Main Ingredient.......
Well.... it's FISH OIL....

Now This Is Definitely Worth SHARING!!
 
Hey Tim,

My latest use was to get the padlocks on both the boat's cabin doors working again. The locks were so sticky I couldn't re-lock them. One split second spray and they were functioning very smoothly again !!

I did hear though that quite some time ago they stopped using fish oil in WD 40 and now use a synthetic . This topic came up a while ago when it was mentioned WD40 was not effective anymore as a fish attractant when adding some onto your lures.


I also use it to clean up my JADE coffee table .... gets rid of the light dry look and deepens the green jade colour giving it a long lasting "wet" look. That typical WD40 smell ( that women seem to dislike) disappears fairly quickly.
 
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Hey Tim,

My latest use was to get the padlocks on both the boat's cabin doors working again. The locks were so sticky I couldn't re-lock them. One split second spray and they were functioning very smoothly again !!

I did hear though that quite some time ago they stopped using fish oil in WD 40 and now use a synthetic . This topic came up a while ago when it was mentioned WD40 was not effective anymore as a fish attractant when adding some onto your lures.

Hey Greg,
I heard the same thing too a while back
but I did see a couple new uses on the list.
albeit completely unfounded by me so don't take my word for any of it
was just an email I got from a friend,

edit:
actually the snopes FA just posted has the exact email inc
and disproves the fish oil theory
 
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I can attest to the fact that it removes spray paint from your truck. Some jerk tagged my old truck a few years ago.

WD40 used in conjunction with a Mr. Clean magic eraser did the job.

Red spray paint removed from a white truck. .
 
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If you use it on your engine cowling WD-40 will remove the adhesive holding the decals on, effectively remove the decals. Been there – done that!

WD-40 actually claims there are over 2,000 different uses for it:
http://wd40.com/uses-tips/300-uses/

However, sorry WD-40 containing fish oil has only been and probably will always be a myth:

What a Fish story!
Myth: WD-40 contains fish oil.
Fact:
Consumers have told us over the years that they have caught some of the biggest fish ever after protecting their fish hooks and lures with WD-40. We believe this legend came from folks assuming that the product must contain fish oil since it appears to attract fish. Sorry Charlie[SUB]®[/SUB], it just ain’t so.

WD-40 Company has taken steps to respect and conserve the environment, and encourages its users to do the same. While WD-40 can be used to help protect fishing equipment from rust and corrosion, WD-40 Company does not recommend using WD-40 to attract fish.
http://wd40.com/about-us/myths-legends-fun-facts/
 
I originally heard that it contained shrimp oil not fish oil......

I was advised not to use it on certain tackle because it will eat plastic.

Then I was told that if the DFO sees it in your tackle box they will confiscate your gear......???:confused:

I have seen videos from years back where guys used it on their Hali bait with good results...

It works pretty good for taking the old sticky glue off flashers when you are redoing them with new tape.
 
The environmental damage people are causing being stupid and dilibrity putting oil in the water is insane. These people should be fined and have their gear taken away.
 
I agree with your comment and I have never used wd-40 on my lures, but come on look at the amount of oil and crap spewing out from older outboards constantly...pretty sure the average older 2 stroke outboard spews out more oil and does more environmental damage in a single fishing trip then the amount of wd-40 someone would use most of a sport fishing career.

The environmental damage people are causing being stupid and dilibrity putting oil in the water is insane. These people should be fined and have their gear taken away.
 
I was told to never use it on your Scotty downrigger line and spool because it will destroy the plastic and void your warranty.
 
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As far as deliberately putting oil in the water goes:-

I believe freighters on the Great Lakes are legally allowed to dump their bilges in the lakes...correct me if I'm wrong.....

Anybody know if freighters and such are allowed to pump bilges in the Georgia Strait (or anywhere inside the 200 mile limit?)

How about cruise ships?

Or any other large tonnage vessel?
 
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As far as deliberately putting oil in the water goes:-

I believe freighters on the Great Lakes are legally allowed to dump their bilges in the lakes...correct me if I'm wrong.....

Anybody know if freighters and such are allowed to pump bilges in the Georgia Strait (or anywhere inside the 200 mile limit?)

How about cruise ships?

Or any other large tonnage vessel?

absolutely not allowed anywhere...large vessels must get their bilge pumped out...
 
I just used some wd-40 to remove the tarnish on my aluminum boat. Sprayed a rag and wiped it down and it worked great. I didn't go below the water line
 
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