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Terry Skinner
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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.
--
Terry Skinner
253-686-2624
Roy. Washington
'76 GMC
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| Re: [GMCnet] What is in WD 40?? [message #110290 is a reply to message #110285] |
Thu, 30 December 2010 19:36  |
James Hupy
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Terry, Google the MSDS for wd-40. It gives the ingredients in the order of
their volume in the mix. Used it before to do the same thing. works great.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or
78 Royale 403
On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 5:22 PM, Terry Skinner <gmcnut@gmail.com> wrote:
> 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.
>
>
> --
> Terry Skinner
> 253-686-2624
> Roy. Washington
> '76 GMC
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| Re: [GMCnet] What is in WD 40?? [message #110291 is a reply to message #110285] |
Thu, 30 December 2010 19:37 |
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Terry,
Looks like WD-40 meets the requirements of a saying I remember (can't
remember the source) "It's good for moles, boils, sore a$$holes, and pimples
on your bush!" ;-)
Regards,
Rob M.
USAussie - Downunder
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue StreakTZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Terry Skinner
Sent: Friday, December 31, 2010 12:23 PM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: [GMCnet] What is in WD 40??
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.
--
Terry Skinner
253-686-2624
Roy. Washington
'76 GMC
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Regards,
Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: [GMCnet] What is in WD 40?? [message #110328 is a reply to message #110285] |
Fri, 31 December 2010 03:31 |
jtblank
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Saw a spot on "How is it made" or something like that and indeed the main ingredient is fish oil, the WD stands for water displacement and the 40 was the 40th change in the recipe of ingredients. The target for original use was for rust prevention but we all know it has countless uses.
John Blankenship
'76 Palm Beach
Tulare, CA
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| Re: [GMCnet] What is in WD 40?? [message #110334 is a reply to message #110291] |
Fri, 31 December 2010 06:30 |
Steven Ferguson
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Rob,
I buy the stuff in one gallon cans and use it to refill a spray bottle. I
have found it extremely effective for removing honing grit from cylinder
walls. I grab a roll of paper towels, soak the cylinder walls with WD-40,
wait a few seconds, then take a wad of paper towels and scour the cyl
walls. It is absolutely amazing how much honing grit you can remove from
the pores of the iron this way. I perform this on every engine I rebuild,
there just doesn't seem to be a better way that is this inexpensive, and
this effective.
On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 6:37 PM, Rob Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au>wrote:
> Terry,
>
> Looks like WD-40 meets the requirements of a saying I remember (can't
> remember the source) "It's good for moles, boils, sore a$$holes, and
> pimples
> on your bush!" ;-)
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
> USAussie - Downunder
> AUS '75 Avion-The Blue StreakTZE365V100428
> USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
> [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Terry Skinner
> Sent: Friday, December 31, 2010 12:23 PM
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: [GMCnet] What is in WD 40??
>
> 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.
>
>
> --
> Terry Skinner
> 253-686-2624
> Roy. Washington
> '76 GMC
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| Re: [GMCnet] What is in WD 40?? [message #110343 is a reply to message #110334] |
Fri, 31 December 2010 08:10 |
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Supposedly, one of the WD-40 ingredients is DMSO.
That is reputed to be why WD-40 relieves arthritis.
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> Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 05:30:00 -0700
> From: botiemad11@gmail.com
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] What is in WD 40??
>
> Rob,
> I buy the stuff in one gallon cans and use it to refill a spray bottle. I
> have found it extremely effective for removing honing grit from cylinder
> walls. I grab a roll of paper towels, soak the cylinder walls with WD-40,
> wait a few seconds, then take a wad of paper towels and scour the cyl
> walls. It is absolutely amazing how much honing grit you can remove from
> the pores of the iron this way. I perform this on every engine I rebuild,
> there just doesn't seem to be a better way that is this inexpensive, and
> this effective.
>
> On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 6:37 PM, Rob Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au>wrote:
>
> > Terry,
> >
> > Looks like WD-40 meets the requirements of a saying I remember (can't
> > remember the source) "It's good for moles, boils, sore a$$holes, and
> > pimples
> > on your bush!" ;-)
> >
> > Regards,
> > Rob M.
> > USAussie - Downunder
> > AUS '75 Avion-The Blue StreakTZE365V100428
> > USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
> > [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Terry Skinner
> > Sent: Friday, December 31, 2010 12:23 PM
> > To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> > Subject: [GMCnet] What is in WD 40??
> >
> > 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.
> >
> >
> > --
> > Terry Skinner
> > 253-686-2624
> > Roy. Washington
> > '76 GMC
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> Sierra Vista, AZ
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| Re: [GMCnet] What is in WD 40?? [message #110357 is a reply to message #110334] |
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USAussie
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Registered: July 2007
Location: Sydney, Australia
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Steve,
Me too! The spray can version is way more expensive here!
Regards,
Rob M.
USAussie - Downunder
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue StreakTZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
-----Original Message-----
From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Steven Ferguson
Sent: Friday, December 31, 2010 11:30 PM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] What is in WD 40??
Rob,
I buy the stuff in one gallon cans and use it to refill a spray bottle. I
have found it extremely effective for removing honing grit from cylinder
walls. I grab a roll of paper towels, soak the cylinder walls with WD-40,
wait a few seconds, then take a wad of paper towels and scour the cyl
walls. It is absolutely amazing how much honing grit you can remove from
the pores of the iron this way. I perform this on every engine I rebuild,
there just doesn't seem to be a better way that is this inexpensive, and
this effective.
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Steve Ferguson
Sierra Vista, AZ
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Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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