[Jukebox-list] Slightly OT: WD-40

[JHayes2613 at aol.com]

<<THE WD-40 STORY - - - - - 

 

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! WD-40
who knew? 

 

Water Displacement #40. The product began from a search for a rust
preventative solvent and degreases 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 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: 
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 & 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) Spray an umbrella stem makes it easier to open & 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, 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.


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 daughter has washed and dried a
tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the lipstick spots
with WD- 40 and re-wash. 


43) If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the
moisture and allow the car to start. 

 

P. S. The basic ingredient is FISH OIL.

 

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