WD-40 the myth!!!!!!!

[Oldschool]

HELPFUL ........WD40............

Before you read to the end, does anybody know what
> the main ingredient of WD-40 is? Don't lie and
> don't cheat. WD-40. 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 #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.
> Here are some other 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./
>

[B77]

Good stuff WD40

[Bryant@BCLongboards]

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.

QFT. Been successful with this method several times while crappie fishing off the dock! Its crazy. I primarily used it on worms.

[Cann0n]

The WD-40 web site says it is a petroleum based product, not a fish oil.

Fish oil in WD-40 is an urban legend.

http://www.wd40company.com/files/pdf...d494716385.pdf

Read it.

EDIT: I never believe emails I get forwarded from other people.

[Bryant@BCLongboards]

What a Fish story!
Myth: WD-40 contains fish oil.
Fact:
Consumers have told us over the years that they have caught some of the biggest fish ever after protecting their fish hooks and lures with WD-40. We believe this legend came from folks assuming that the product must contain fish oil since it appears to attract fish. Sorry Charlie®, it just ain’t so.

WD-40 Company has taken steps to respect and conserve the environment, and encourages its users to do the same. While WD-40 can be used to help protect fishing equipment from rust and corrosion, WD-40 Company does not recommend using WD-40 to attract fish.

SOURCE: WD-40 Myths, Legends and Fun Facts


It DOES work though!

[senkakureiken]

Oldschool: theres a section on the forum that is more friendly for copying and pasting your emails into, and its called the anything goes forum.

[Ogre]

Just so happens that my Dad was a launch commander for the Atlas during the "cold War" he was the one that informed me of it's intended purpose years ago (as a teen) using it to lube my bearings. I have preached those words to skaters scurrying thru their Dad's garage looking for "bearing lube" for many years now.
While at Wright Patterson Air force Base he also brought me a gallon of liquid to use on my motor cycle visor..It was invented to clear the windshield of cockpits in inclimate weather.. it was later marketed as "Rain-X"

[8ftbed]

Spray it on the wall to remove crayon? Let's hope you have a nice gloss finish. I'm not trying it but I'd bet if you use it on flat finishes it'll leave you a nice grease spot, in lieu of crayon.

Keep it on hand if you're doing some spray painting. Afterwards, spritz your hands, rub them together like washing and kiss the paint goodbye. Of course it'll take care of overspray on your deck too. Use gripgum on the grip. Lifts the overspray off nicely.

[Oldschool]

Oldschool: theres a section on the forum that is more friendly for copying and pasting your emails into, and its called the anything goes forum.

cool thanks!!!!

[Cann0n]

MD-40 has it's purposes, but I don't go out and look for crap to spray. I also don't live by the rednecks code of fixing things:

"If it moves and ain't suppose to, use duct tape. If it don't move and it's suppose to, use WD-40."

I prefer 30 minute epoxy, brakes parts cleaner and WLG.

[Ogre]

MD-40 has it's purposes, but I don't go out and look for crap to spray. I also don't live by the rednecks code of fixing things:

"If it moves and ain't suppose to, use duct tape. If it don't move and it's suppose to, use WD-40."

I prefer 30 minute epoxy, brakes parts cleaner and WLG.

Is that aimed at anyone specific??? CRACKER?

[Cann0n]

Is that aimed at anyone specific??? CRACKER?

Naw. It's just my useless rambling I spray all over the place...

I never tried WD-40 on crackers...

We could try to spray some on the True Huh! thread because it's all locked up... but I doubt it will budge.

[8ftbed]

You keep rubbing WLG under your nose, sniffing brake parts cleaner while watching 30 min epoxy dry in a closed space... well you might find yourself snacking on WD40 and crackers one of these day. Be careful out there.

[Ogre]

Naw. It's just my useless rambling I spray all over the place...

I never tried WD-40 on crackers...

We could try to spray some on the True Huh! thread because it's all locked up... but I doubt it will budge.

nah.. it's duct taped shut

[Cann0n]

nah.. it's duct taped shut

Dang... Time to move that hoe-down over to the barn. Eeeeee Haaaaw!

You keep rubbing WLG under your nose, sniffing brake parts cleaner while watching 30 min epoxy dry in a closed space... well you might find yourself snacking on WD40 and crackers one of these day. Be careful out there.

I saw it in a comic book! It must be what the cool kinds are doing...



Oh dang, the VOCs made me loose control of my bladder... time to wear depends.

[lizardbowl12]

MD-40 has it's purposes, but I don't go out and look for crap to spray. I also don't live by the rednecks code of fixing things:

"If it moves and ain't suppose to, use duct tape. If it don't move and it's suppose to, use WD-40."

I prefer 30 minute epoxy, brakes parts cleaner and WLG.

HEY. i'm a large fan and user of duct tape and WD-40. whet else am i gonna spray my spark plates on my skateboard with to make fire?


p.s. do you think WD-40 would work on Hickies?

[Cann0n]

HEY. i'm a large fan and user of duct tape and WD-40. whet else am i gonna spray my spark plates on my skateboard with to make fire?


p.s. do you think WD-40 would work on Hickies?

Toothpaste works on hickies.

Nail polish remover works on ring worms too... Off topic but you never know. Helmets can get mighty nasty.

Off topic story: I knew a kid that passed out and these jocks shaved his head. They found he had a BAD case of ring worms all over his scalp. I man, I saw a picture, it looked BAD. Made me want to shave my head to see what was living under my scalp...

My head is itchy now.

[Oldschool]

Toothpaste works on hickies.

Nail polish remover works on ring worms too... Off topic but you never know. Helmets can get mighty nasty.

Off topic story: I knew a kid that passed out and these jocks shaved his head. They found he had a BAD case of ring worms all over his scalp. I man, I saw a picture, it looked BAD. Made me want to shave my head to see what was living under my scalp...

My head is itchy now.

SHAVE IT!!!......lol then spray some WD-40

[8ftbed]

That or Windex. I think it's a 3rd cousin, twice removed from WD40.

Greeks use it.

[streetheap]

Toothpaste works on hickies.

Nail polish remover works on ring worms too... Off topic but you never know. Helmets can get mighty nasty.

Off topic story: I knew a kid that passed out and these jocks shaved his head. They found he had a BAD case of ring worms all over his scalp. I man, I saw a picture, it looked BAD. Made me want to shave my head to see what was living under my scalp...

My head is itchy now.

Acetone* works on crabs too.
If that don't kill 'em, try a cocktail of Mr. Clean* and Clorox*. Guaranteed to relieve the itch.
Cracker.

I am in no way associated with nor do I endorse these products. Furthermore I do not advocate the use of these products and/or condoms to prevent the contraction of crablice, ringworm, scabies, the funk, the hoots, the dripdick, or the puscock