This has been around before I think but some one sent it to me so I thought I'd post it for those of us that haven't seen it. I don't know if any or all of it is BS but it makes for a good read.:)
Larry M.
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Before you read to the end, does anybody know what the main
ingredient of WD-40 is?
Who knew?
Some guy 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'm impressed!
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 project that was to find a 'water
displacement' compound.. They were successful with the fortieth formulation,
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 glass. It's a miracle! Then try it on your
stove top ... Voila! 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 floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without
making them slippery.
5. Keeps flies off cows. (I 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/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 playground
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. (I wonder how it would be for things like chicken pox and rashes.)
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 rewash. Presto! The lipstick is gone!
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.
