BajaNomad - WD 40!! it's not just for breakfast anymore!

WD 40!! it's not just for breakfast anymore!

capt. mike - 8-14-2008 at 05:31 AM

WD-40 "WHO KNEW?"

Water Displacement #40 . The product began from a search for a rust preventative solvent and de-greaser 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. The basic ingredient is FISH OIL.

When you read the section below on the 'shower door' 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.

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 it 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 play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.
21) Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever fo 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 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 lure 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 teenager 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) A neighbor had bought a new pickup, got up very early one Sunday morning and saw that someone had spray painted red all around the sides of his new beige truck (for some unknown reason). He was very upset and was trying to figure out what to do. 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 the truck's paint job. Impressed! WD-40 who knew?
45) Spray is on the nose & wings of airplanes to keep the bugs from sticking to the surfaces.

P. S. Remeber The basic ingredient is FISH OIL.

P. P. S. keep a can of WD-40 in kitchen cabinet over the stove. It is good for oven burns or any other type of burn. It takes the burned feeling away and heals with NO scarring

Bob and Susan - 8-14-2008 at 05:49 AM

someone has a little too much time on his hands :lol:

capt. mike - 8-14-2008 at 06:06 AM

well that's only because you won't give me a job at the resort Bob!!

BigWooo - 8-14-2008 at 06:11 AM

WD-40's main ingredients, according to U.S. Material Safety Data Sheet information, are:

50%: Stoddard solvent (i.e., mineral spirits -- somewhat similar to kerosene)
25%: Liquefied petroleum gas (presumably as a propellant; carbon dioxide is now used instead to reduce WD-40's considerable flammability)
15+%: Mineral oil (light lubricating oil)
10-%: Inert ingredients

beachbum1A - 8-14-2008 at 06:22 AM

We used to use it to spray into carburetor intakes to help start small gasoline powdered engines.

CaboRon - 8-14-2008 at 07:06 AM

Thanks,

Great list ....

I have often felt that WD-40 is one of the great discoveries.

Right up there with duct tape .... remember when you had to fasten things with bailing wire ??

CaboRon

David K - 8-14-2008 at 07:13 AM

As a kid, the memory of my dad cleaning all his fishing reels with WD-40 is refreshed every time I smell the spray!

[Edited on 8-14-2008 by David K]

jorgie - 8-14-2008 at 07:13 AM

Mike, can you edit that so it can be printed ? No payment involved but great job.......

oldlady - 8-14-2008 at 07:24 AM

From a women's point of view, CaboRon is right. If it should move and doesn't...spray it. If it moves and shouldn't...wrap it (in duct tape). But never knew about the water spot thing.....sweetie, you've made my day!

God bless City Club for selling both in bulk!

Jim - 8-14-2008 at 07:32 AM

See [url=http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/household/wd-40.asp[/url] .

jorgie - 8-14-2008 at 07:39 AM

WOW, it did print...................

WD-40- not all that great IMHO

thebajarunner - 8-14-2008 at 08:26 AM

I always whipped out a can and sprayed it on reluctant places.
My Dad, who will be in the all time Handyman Hall of Fame (if there is one) would shake his head and simply say, "Short term it works, but long term WD40 is much better at drying something out than it is at lubricating it."
And, I eventually discovered that was true.
We all love to use it, but did you ever notice that we have to keep on using it?
My F150 tailgate was sticking after my last Baja run, went down and bot some of the new silicone spray, and VOILA!!!
That stuff works, and it lasts.

WD40 **RIP**

Woooosh - 8-14-2008 at 08:57 AM

I use WD-40 on everything too. I also find that it has a drying effect and can attract dust and make some things gooey. I do hope they improve the "straw delivery system" someday. I'm alway losing the straws.

Don Alley - 8-14-2008 at 09:05 AM

There are better things out there for fishing reels, like Corrosion X. WD 40 leaves a residue that becomes gummy and collects dirt. It may be OK for old Penns but keep it out of bearings.

And I have heard first hand from some largemouth bass fishermen that it is good sprayed on plastic worms.

I have not tried it for breakfast.

dtbushpilot - 8-14-2008 at 09:12 AM

Update...

They now have a straw that is permanently attached to a swing-up holder....works great.

I spray WD40 on stickers (paper) that won't peel off and let it sit for a while. You can wipe the sticker and glue off after a few minutes...dt

fishbuck - 8-14-2008 at 09:20 AM

I love WD-40!
I especialy like #8. "Loosens stuborn zippers"
Maybe I can take it on one of my dates and if I'm having trouble with getting those stuborn zippers open...

Bob H - 8-14-2008 at 09:32 AM

Great list! Add two more, cleans and maintains windshield wiper blades. And, WD-40 works fantastic wiping down stainless steel appliances - works wonders there. Just spray it on, and wipe clean with a paper towel. You will be amazed.
Bob H

Woooosh - 8-14-2008 at 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dtbushpilot
Update...

They now have a straw that is permanently attached to a swing-up holder....works great.

I spray WD40 on stickers (paper) that won't peel off and let it sit for a while. You can wipe the sticker and glue off after a few minutes...dt

Thanks. Genius. How will long for a three-pack to show up at CostCo?

dtbushpilot - 8-14-2008 at 12:42 PM

Already there but in a two pack.....dt

Barry A. - 8-14-2008 at 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Woooosh

Quote:

Thanks. Genius. How will long for a three-pack to show up at CostCo?

Eli - 8-14-2008 at 01:17 PM

Thanks Mike, this thread is a keeper, I just cut and pasted it to an email for my daughter. Saludos, Sara

Paula - 8-14-2008 at 10:20 PM

Thanks for the list Mike.

And thanks for the heads up on the true ingredients Big Woo.

Fishbuck, seems like you've opened a whole new bunch of possibilities with the date thing.
'Nuff said :saint:

Some more common uses Mike left off his list...

Mexray - 8-14-2008 at 11:37 PM

1. underarm spray...drives the girls crazy!
2. used on cornflakes...makes em' slide right down.
3. keeps your AK-47 shiny and bright.
4. coating your rear license plate makes the photo fuzzy when you run a red light at one of those photo ticket intersections.
5. gives the dogs a bright and shiny coat.
6. great fun watching the c-ckroaches do the 'slip and slide' on the sprayed floor in the evening.
7. keeps your toothbrush bristles from sticking together.
8. sprayed on your body before going in the pool will give the surface that great 'oil spill', multi-colored sheen.
9. great on pancakes when you happen to run out of syrup.
10. great practical joke possibilities when used on the pole at the local firehouse.
11. can you say, 'Pizza Topping'?
12. what do you think gives theater popcorn that real buttery taste?
13. keeps the pool moisture off Michael Phelps gold medals.
14. lubes the ice cube trays for easy cube removal.
15. sprayed on discarded Tecate cans for greater reflective effect along Baja Hwy 1.
16. has shown promise in reducing tumors in mice.
17. is rumored to have been used by the Chinese on the gymnast's balance beam at the Olympics prior to the USA team's performance this week.
18. motorcycle riders use it to keep the bugs from sticking to their teeth.
19. Aardvark repellent when poured around one's sleeping bag in the outback.
20. used by pirates as throat spray to amplify the 'R' in ARRRRRRR, Mate!

[Edited on 8-16-2008 by Mexray]

AmoPescar - 8-15-2008 at 12:29 AM

NOT ON THE LIST...A COUPLE OF MY FAVORITE USES

1. Spray on the threads of Light Bulbs before screwing them in. Makes them very easy to unscrew. Works especially well on lights in damp or outdoor locations which can get rusty threads.

2. Spray on stubborn Price Tags to help remove sticky residue, or spray on any other type of sticky residue from labels, etc.

Also...a friend had heard you could spray on Bee Stings to ease the pain. It seemed to work pretty well.

Happy Spraying, Miguelamo

capt. mike - 8-15-2008 at 07:01 AM

Mexray - forgot, maybe you didn't know, but is reportedly the main active ingredient in the male enhancement supplement brand name Encite.

'course i wouldn't have any 1st hand knowledge about that. :lol:

ELINVESTIG8R - 8-15-2008 at 07:17 AM

After I go shooting I spray my weapons with WD-40 in the areas where the carbon builds up. It scrubs right off.

CaboRon - 8-15-2008 at 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by thebajarunner
I always whipped out a can and sprayed it on reluctant places.
My Dad, who will be in the all time Handyman Hall of Fame (if there is one) would shake his head and simply say, "Short term it works, but long term WD40 is much better at drying something out than it is at lubricating it."
And, I eventually discovered that was true.
We all love to use it, but did you ever notice that we have to keep on using it?
My F150 tailgate was sticking after my last Baja run, went down and bot some of the new silicone spray, and VOILA!!!
That stuff works, and it lasts.

WD40 **RIP**

You are right ....

WD-40 is a "penetrating" oil , NOT a lubricating oil ..

First penetrate, then lubricate :lol:

CaboRon

assuming this was a serious response (unlikely)

thebajarunner - 8-15-2008 at 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by CaboRon

Quote:

You are right ....

WD-40 is a "penetrating" oil , NOT a lubricating oil ..

First penetrate, then lubricate :lol:

CaboRon

Liquid Wrench is far superior for penetration.
Silicon spray is far superior for lubrication.

but then, that probably was not your intent, so you can ignore my thoughts....

:no:

Bob and Susan - 8-16-2008 at 06:05 AM

what are you guys actually talking about :lol:

I was discussing the subject thread

thebajarunner - 8-16-2008 at 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bob and Susan
what are you guys actually talking about :lol:

You will have to ask the other guy what he is discussing,
he is not always "on topic"
IMHO

Bajabus - 8-16-2008 at 12:01 PM

I am surprised that no one has mentioned the mexican knock off marketed in mexico...same colors on the can but it's called DW-50......I didn't notice it until a few days later when using it at the house...too funny

aha baja - 8-16-2008 at 12:56 PM

#21. emergency flame-thrower for pesky mosquitos....they will get the picture.. use caution 1. don't use near palapas, dogs or other living creatures you care not to toast. use gloves and a lighter held close to but not touching the nozzle.Let the buggers come to you.. don't chase them arround

:yes(see palapas above) have fire suppression near by.