WD-40 Uses

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WD-40 ~ Who knew!
I had a neighbour 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 neighbour came out and told him to get his WD-40 and clean it off.
It removed the unwanted paint beautifully and did not harm the 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 in 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.
6. Restores and cleans chalkboards.
7. Removes lipstick stains.
8. Loosens stubborn zippers.
9. Untangles jewellery chains.
10. Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.
11. Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.
12. Keeps ceramic/terracotta garden pots from oxidising.
13. Removes tomato stains from clothing.
14. Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots.
15. Camouflage scratches on ceramic and marble floors.
16. Keeps scissors working smoothly.
17. Lubricates noisy door hinges on both home and vehicle doors.
18. It removes 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 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 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 favourite use is: 'cleans and removes love bugs from
grills and bumpers.'
38. The favourite 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 crayons 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.
My discovery, Ants don't like it..................
P.S.
Now This Is Definitely Worth SHARING!!
 
And one use NOT to do:

When I raced karts, a major speed determiner is tire grip. There is a whole science and profession about choosing tire compounds and treating them with chemicals to make them grip, but not grip too much. Lots of products offered, and lots of confusing facts and opinions. Most of the chemicals are not cheap.

Some people would advocate spraying tires with WD-40. It can soften tires, and it is cheap - but it also contains lubricants. Made no sense to me to spray lubricants on tires when you're trying to gain grip.

I noticed that the people who were using WD-40 on tires were running mid-pack at best. Oh well, made it easier to beat them...
 
And one use NOT to do:

When I raced karts, a major speed determiner is tire grip. There is a whole science and profession about choosing tire compounds and treating them with chemicals to make them grip, but not grip too much. Lots of products offered, and lots of confusing facts and opinions. Most of the chemicals are not cheap.

Some people would advocate spraying tires with WD-40. It can soften tires, and it is cheap - but it also contains lubricants. Made no sense to me to spray lubricants on tires when you're trying to gain grip.

I noticed that the people who were using WD-40 on tires were running mid-pack at best. Oh well, made it easier to beat them...

That brings back the memories. The smell of running in a go kart pack was like being in the middle of an alcohol fuel burning cyclone.

Back in the 80s I wore glasses and was just about blind before I had laser surgery that got me to 20/20. One of the lens blew out of my glasses during one of the races.
With my vision issues I stopped in the middle of the backstretch to bring out a caution. I did it because I didn't want someone else to run over the lens and ruin it.

Once the race announcer explained the situation a lot of people started searching the track and somebody quickly found it for me. They handed it to me and I popped it back into the glass frame. Then we restarted the race.
 
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