[PPRAANet] WD-40 tips

[Glenn]

Things to ponder!!! Who knew??

Glenn   n3ulw

Facts about WD-40
   Well, Who Knew!

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 Project #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!

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:

01) Protects silver from tarnishing.

02) Removes road tar and grime from cars.

03) Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.

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

05) Keeps flies off cows.

06) Restores and cleans chalkboards.

07) Removes lipstick stains.

08) Loosens stubborn zippers.

09) 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!
  To remove them and protect the finish.

20) Gives a child'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 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 it 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) If you are working on a car and your hands are greasy, spray
       hands liberally with WD-40 and work it in well and then use
       a rag to wipe away the grease – works great every time!


P.S. The basic ingredient is FISH OIL.