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computerGeek
12-18-2006, 11:28 PM
I had a neighbor who had bought a new pickup. I got up very early one Sunday morning and saw that some vandal had spray painted red all around the sides of this beige truck. 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...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 well as glass. It's a miracle!

1. Then try it on your stovetop... Voila! It's now shinier than it's ever been. You'll be amazed.

2. Here are some more uses:

3. Protects silver from tarnishing.

4. Removes road tar and grime from cars.

5. Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.

6. Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making it slippery.

7. Keeps flies off cows.

8. Restores and cleans chalkboards.

9. Removes lipstick stains.

10. Loosens stubborn zippers.

11. Untangles jewelry chains.

12. Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.

13. Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.

14. Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing.

15. Removes tomato stains from clothing.

16. Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots.

17. Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors.

18. Keeps scissors working smoothly.

19. Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes.

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 washe rs and dryers and keeps them running smoothly.

30. Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools.

31. Re moves 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. 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.

45. Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly! Use WD-40!

Raider
12-19-2006, 06:31 AM
Sweet!

Boostd 3
12-19-2006, 08:47 AM
I'm gonna go buy a case of it right now.

Raider
12-19-2006, 08:49 AM
Oh, WD-40 cures skin cancer, too.

Cullen
12-19-2006, 09:53 AM
thats a great marketing ploy from WD-40

computerGeek
12-19-2006, 10:22 AM
I'm gonna go buy a case of it right now.

I wrote the same thing to my father after he sent that to me! too funny

edrive73
02-06-2008, 12:54 AM
Nice.

Ektor
02-06-2008, 04:33 AM
Very Nice!

Any cooking recipes with WD-40? :D

edrive73
02-06-2008, 09:50 AM
It's great as a salad dressing, just a couple of squirts and that's it. :toiletexplosion: You'll be losing weight in no time..:devil2:

jroc
02-06-2008, 11:32 AM
HAHA....i can see some farmer spraying his cow with it (#7)

DuBy
02-06-2008, 11:52 AM
I heard that WD-40 can stop Global Warming in it's tracks!!!

zoom zoom maz6
02-06-2008, 11:55 PM
is this true? gabbys mom's SSR got spray painted ORANGE today well she was at work AT THE SANFORD MALL!

ca18detgabby
02-06-2008, 11:58 PM
yeah

heymybigfish
02-07-2008, 04:35 PM
HAHA....i can see some farmer spraying his cow with it (#7)





ummm.....actually, here in WI, amy wife's parents have a huge dairy farm.....and there is a lot of wd-40 uses not even listed.....


and as well as the spray it on a cow...it works.

RedScream5
02-11-2008, 04:26 PM
This inspires me...

I wish I could do all of those things...

RhoadBlock
02-12-2008, 06:26 PM
Everyone really only needs 3 "tools" in life: Duct Tape, WD-40, & a Hammer:

-If it moves and it ain't supposed to move --> Duct Tape
-If it ain't movin and it's supposed to --> WD-40
-When all else fails --> Just use a Hammer

jroc
02-12-2008, 06:35 PM
so damn true

DuBy
02-13-2008, 10:13 AM
Hells yeah! We found that out the other night didn't we J?

Hammer + Stupid Suspension = Fixed Suspension

Bumble_Bee
02-13-2008, 02:48 PM
Well, they say you learn something new everyday....

Andrewsmc
02-13-2008, 05:21 PM
Nice, well im guna run to auto zone right quick.. lol

computerGeek
03-03-2008, 12:36 AM
seems WD-40 even revives old threads!

Kyelek
03-22-2008, 06:40 PM
it also works on small burns (say from touching some very hot metal) also you forgot the fourth tool: a bigger hammer. lol

StealthWyvern
03-22-2008, 08:46 PM
13. Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.

Disclaimer: Turn the grill off first! I can only see a certain dumbass trying this with the damn thing going! lol

Freshrubber
03-22-2008, 09:41 PM
lol guess who that guy would be

^^^^^^^

StealthWyvern
03-22-2008, 10:43 PM
^nope, I guess your not going to try that anymore! lol It only takes one time man.

P.S. I hope you didnt drawl in your eye brows!

jroc
03-23-2008, 02:41 AM
aww...but its more fun that way.