WD-40
> Well, Who Knew!
> I had a neighbor who had bought a new pickup. I got up very early
> oneSunday
> morningand 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 untilMonday 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 theSan 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 stovetop. Voila! It's
> now
> shinier than it's ever been. You'll be amazed.
>
> Here are some of the uses:
1) Protects silver from tarnishing
2) Removes road tar and grime from cars
> 3) Cleans and lubricates guitar strings
> 4) Gives floor's that 'just-waxed' sheen without making it slippery
> 5) Keeps flies off cows
> 6) Restores and cleans chalkboards
> 7) Removes lipstick stains
>
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
> 1
It removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floor! Use WD-40 on
> 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) Easily removes Bug guts on the finish of your car quickly
> 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
> 2
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 mirrors 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
> 3
The favorite use in the state of New York WD-40 protects theStatue of
> Libertyfrom 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 is 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! 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
