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Old 05-19-2010, 08:39 AM   #1
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What is the main ingredient of WD-40 ?


Before you read to the end, does anybody know what the main ingredient of WD-40 is? 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'm 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 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 ... Viola! 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.
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.
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.
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Old 05-19-2010, 08:43 AM   #2
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5. Keeps flies off cows.
Who figured this one out?
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Old 05-19-2010, 08:46 AM   #3
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Who figured this one out?
Will it keep horse flies off hogs????
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Old 05-19-2010, 08:47 AM   #4
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WD40 is by far one of the best household items one can own.
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Old 05-19-2010, 08:48 AM   #5
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I have seen this before. Snopes did a great write-up on it:

http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/household/wd-40.asp
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Old 05-19-2010, 08:48 AM   #6
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Who would have known.
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Will it keep horse flies off hogs????
I like flies.
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Old 05-19-2010, 08:51 AM   #8
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WD 40 and duct tape...what other tools does one need?
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That's incredible!! I knew WD-40 had a bunch of uses, but I didn't know the list was that long.

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43. If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the moisture and allow the car to start.
I remember doing this quite a bit with my first car...yeah, that was a 1986 Monte Carlo in "diarrhea brown" with a sweet oxidized hood...jealous???
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8. Loosens stubborn zippers.
Good thing the writers of "Theres Something About Mary" didn't know this or one of the funniest and eek inspiring scenes in movie history wouldn't have come about.
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WD40 is by far one of the best household items one can own.
Don't forget duct tape, the handy man's friend.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhSqv...eature=related
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From snopes:

As for the claim the "basic ingredient" in WD-40 is "fish oil," it's a common rumor and one that is easily propagated (because cans of WD-40 spray include no ingredients list), but a glance at the composition information included in the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for WD-40 aerosol indicates the product is primarily petroleum-based, with the main ingredient being "solvent naptha, petroleum, medium aliphatic" (also known as Stoddard Solvent):
  • solvent naphtha petroleum, medium aliphatic, > 60%
  • petroleum base oil as paraffinic distillate, heavy, solvent-dewaxed (severe), 15% to 25%
  • corrosion inhibitor unregulated, 1% to 10%
  • wetting agent unregulated, 1% to 10%
  • fragrance unregulated, 0% to 1%
  • carbon dioxide, 2% to 3%
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Between this, duct tape, and cheap wire, anything can be fixed.
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WD-40 and Duct tape are the only tools needed, lol...

I knew about the fish oil in it for many years.
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WD-40 and Duct tape are the only tools needed, lol...

I knew about the fish oil in it for many years.
Too bad there isn't any fish oil in it, nor has there ever been.
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I remember doing this quite a bit with my first car...yeah, that was a 1986 Monte Carlo in "diarrhea brown" with a sweet oxidized hood...jealous???



We do this to our boat for the winter and for my dad's car he is building we sprayed it in the cyclinders to prevent rust until we finally got the motor to run.
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Don't forget duct tape, the handy man's friend.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhSqv...eature=related
So true....I meant to watch the Mythbusters episode when they tested the strength of duct tape.
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So true....I meant to watch the Mythbusters episode when they tested the strength of duct tape.
I heard it benched 300 for 8 reps.
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40. Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately and stops the itch.
I wouldn't have wanted to be the first one to try that use.

"Ouch! I got bit by a fire ant! Quick, hand me that stuff I use to remove tar from my car's fenders. Ahhh .... sweet relief."
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I heard it benched 300 for 8 reps.
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