INTERESTING ARTICLE > What Is The Main Ingredient of WD-40? > Before you read to the end, does anybody know what the main ingredient of WD-40? > No Cheating..... > > 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 was 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 finally successful for a formulation, with their fortieth attempt, 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. > > Its the first thing that has ever cleaned that spotty shower door. > If yours is plastic, it works just as well as on glass. > Its a miracle! > Then try it on your stove-top. > Its now shinier than its ever been. > > Youll 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 floor that just-waxed sheen without making them slippery. > 5. Keeps the flies off of Cows, Horses, and other Farm Critters, as well. (Ya gotta love this one!!!) > 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 / terracotta 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 both home and vehicles doors. > 18. It removes that nasty tar and scuff marks from the kitchen flooring. > It doesnt seem to harm the finish and you wont have to scrub nearly as hard to get them off. > Just remember to open some windows if you have a lot of marks. > > 19. Remove those nasty Bug guts that will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly! > 20. Gives a childrens playground gym slide a shine for a super fast slide. > 21. Lubricates gearshift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers... > > 22. Rids kids rocking chair 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 grease splatters from stove-tops. > 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. Floridas favorite use is: cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers. > 38. The favorite use in the state of New York, it 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, its 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. It is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray it on the marks and wipe with a clean rag. > 42. Also, if youve 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 spray it inside a wet distributor cap, it will displace the moisture, allowing the engine to start. > > P.S. > As for that Basic, Main Ingredient....... > Well.... its FISH OIL.... > > >
Posted on: Mon, 07 Jul 2014 01:10:09 +0000
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