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701
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# Posted: 18 May 2013 14:38
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Wow, I never knew this!
YOU NEED TO KNOW!!!!!!!
What IS The Main Ingredient of WD-40?
Before you read to the end, does anybody know what the main ingredient of WD-40?
No Cheating.....
WD-40 ~ Who knew!
I 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 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 for a 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 stove-top.
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, as well. (Ya gotta 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 / terracotta 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 both home and vehicles doors.
18. It removes that 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 chair 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 stove-tops.
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, 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 crayon 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.
P.S.
As for that Basic, Main Ingredient.......
Well.... it's FISH OIL....
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OwenChristensen
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# Posted: 18 May 2013 15:27
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It's just not the best lubricant, and a residue will build up.
Fish oil? That explains why it works as well as anything to attract fish to a stick bate while fishing.
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Grandma Off Grid
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# Posted: 18 May 2013 16:36
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you can spray it on your headlights to clear them up if they get clouded.
one of my old partners on the rig used it for arthritis he swore by it
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hattie
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# Posted: 18 May 2013 17:41
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Geesh...Get yourself some WD40 and duct tape and you're all set to fix or build anything. *LOL*
Those are good things to know about WD40. Thanks for the tips.
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hueyjazz
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# Posted: 18 May 2013 23:29
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The fish oil thing is an urban myth. WD-40 is petroleum solvents. Check the MSDS online.
It main purpose was water displacement and lubrication. Although it is a pretty poor lube as well as an awful penetrating oil. It is an excellent cleaner and does have a variety of uses. But don't spray it on fishing lures. Not stuff you want in the water.
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bldginsp
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# Posted: 19 May 2013 09:00
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It's so thin that it works primarily as solvent, which is great for loosening stuck parts. Problem is that it dissolves away any lubricants like grease or heavy oils. So people love the stuff because on the short term it 'works', but on the long term it leaves the parts dry of their intended lubricant.
But still, I don't leave home without it.
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Truecabin
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# Posted: 19 May 2013 09:41
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if you think wd40 is good penetrating oil then you never needed a real penetrating oil and maybe that means you are lucky. theres lots better liquid wrench is much better. Same here bldginsp I always have cans of wd40 its a good cleaning solvent and temporary lubrication.
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mikeadude
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# Posted: 14 Jul 2013 13:33
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http://wd40.com/about-us/myths-legends-fun-facts/
go check the facts for yourselves , there is not and never has been fish oil on wd-40 and they tell you themselves its fatal if swallowed and is in no way natural , and doctor or poison expert will tell you not to use it for all these purposes , this article has been cut and pasted 100's of times since someone put it together back in 2008 , open your mins people , check the facts - its sad to see how gullible you all are just from a random article someone falsely put together.
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cabingal3
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# Posted: 14 Jul 2013 13:56
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thanks for this post 701.its great!
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cabingal3
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# Posted: 14 Jul 2013 13:57
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hee hee.hattie.thats so funny but true!
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