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Sat Aug 16, 2008 1:58 am  |
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. 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 we ll 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:
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 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 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 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 ) 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! Lipstick is gone!
43 ) If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the moisture and allow the car to start.
44 ) Helps 'unstick/unclog' door and car keyholes.
P. S. The basic ingredient is FISH OIL.
P. P. S. It is good for oven burns or any other type of burn. It takes the burned feeling away and heals with NO scarring. |
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Sat Aug 16, 2008 12:11 pm |
| I had no idea it has so many uses...Thanks for sharing! |
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No longer answering PM's due to numerous weird messages. |
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Sat Aug 16, 2008 4:34 pm |
| Yeah, who knew? I'm going to try it on my knee right now!! |
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Sat Aug 16, 2008 5:19 pm |
Determined: HEY! It works on contact! Thanks for the tip!
My knee (yoga injury became chronic pain) is now pain-free! The smell though......  |
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Sun Aug 17, 2008 4:23 pm |
| I absolutely love products that have many, many uses (i.e., vinegar). This list has been pasted to my refrigerator for quick reference. Thanks. |
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blonde, blue eyes, fair, normal/dry skin, 53 |
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Mon Aug 18, 2008 3:33 am |
I'm glad you are enjoying this post. Don't forget to spray your cows!!!  |
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Mon Aug 18, 2008 8:16 am |
That's so funny as we've used WD 40 for many, many years. Didn't know about all of those uses though and we've never sprayed our cows!  |
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Joined the 50 club several years back, blonde w/ fair/sensitive skin, Texas humidity and prone to rosacea, light breakouts and sunburns, combo skin type, starting to see sundamage and fine lines |
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Fri Jul 03, 2009 10:11 am |
MMMMMMM gonna try on pot belly pig for the flies.
thanks!
she doesnt moo, but she hates fly swipeing. |
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Fri Jul 03, 2009 10:46 am |
| We always have some WD-40 at our house...but wow, I didn't know about all those wonderful uses! Off to try some of them...no cows in this household, though... |
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Nadine, age 50, live in VA; half-Asian, slight yellow tone; sensitive, dry/combo skin |
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Fri Jul 03, 2009 8:57 pm |
Amazing!
I didn't know all that! Thanks for sharing. I will start using it more often. hehe |
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Sat Jul 04, 2009 6:52 am |
| Drat! I thought you were going to recommend it for wrinkles and sagging skin! |
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Born 1950. There's a new cream on the market that gets rid of wrinkles - you smear it on the mirror!! |
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Sat Jul 04, 2009 7:10 am |
I just found this on wiki.
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.[2] |
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Skin: normal to dry, sensitive, freckles, 31 |
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Sat Jul 04, 2009 7:12 am |
| Keliu wrote: |
| Drat! I thought you were going to recommend it for wrinkles and sagging skin! |
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Nadine, age 50, live in VA; half-Asian, slight yellow tone; sensitive, dry/combo skin |
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Sat Jul 04, 2009 7:21 am |
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| Keliu wrote: |
| Drat! I thought you were going to recommend it for wrinkles and sagging skin! |
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I was joking!!! |
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Born 1950. There's a new cream on the market that gets rid of wrinkles - you smear it on the mirror!! |
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Sat Jul 04, 2009 7:24 am |
There is no fish oil in WD-40.
It says this on wiki.
There is a popular urban legend that the key ingredient in WD-40 is fish oil.[2] |
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Skin: normal to dry, sensitive, freckles, 31 |
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Sat Jul 04, 2009 7:48 am |
| Keliu wrote: |
| nadjazz wrote: |
| Keliu wrote: |
| Drat! I thought you were going to recommend it for wrinkles and sagging skin! |
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I was joking!!! |
I know! I was joking, too...  |
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Nadine, age 50, live in VA; half-Asian, slight yellow tone; sensitive, dry/combo skin |
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Sat Jul 04, 2009 9:32 am |
| nadjazz wrote: |
| Keliu wrote: |
| nadjazz wrote: |
| Keliu wrote: |
| Drat! I thought you were going to recommend it for wrinkles and sagging skin! |
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I was joking!!! |
I know! I was joking, too... |
Has anyone tried it for wrinkles???  |
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Sat Jul 04, 2009 10:39 am |
Maybe that should have been the product used by the father in "My big fat Greek Wedding" instead of windex!
LOL!
Love the list... |
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Claudia of FlexEffect... 43, fair skin, occasional breakout, Using ECO FROG (my own=disclaimer), and TrueScience (I also sell this)... Happy with that...Come visit on FB! |
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