Many uses of WD-40

[Highplains Drifter]

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 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.

Just wanted to share this and I bet there are lots of other uses you guys have. I bet if this was a duct tape thread there would be lots of replies!!!!

[wtdoor67]

I've seen it used as starter fluid. Not as good as ether, but it worked.

[MI-Lineman]

Knew a Louisiana man who sprayed it on his joints for arthritis?

Also, been used for sprayin on snowmobiles and quads to keep snow and dirt from stickin on'em BUT it has been found to tarnish bare aluminum parts? I now use PAM cookin spray! Rinses right off when you're done and smells like breakfast cookin when you're ridin!

[johnbellamy]

I've seen it used as starter fluid. Not as good as ether, but it worked.

Pull the ol' sparky on a chain saw, saved my ass many of time, specially in the winter.

[electric squirrel]

Spray on the fresh brand on cattle,stops infection and makes the brand stand out better.

["little beaver"]

Spray on the fresh brand on cattle,stops infection and makes the brand stand out better.

Hey Squirrel, How ya doing? What became of that 'ole BC Hydro hand that you were working with?

Just took a pack trip in the Mts for a week. Cut some trail for the Fall hunt. Had great weather. Some of the river crossings were tough as we were still getting lots of snow melt in the high country.

Had one mishap when a horse stepped on a stick with his back foot and it levered up between his leg and his sack. Of course, he took a leap and came down on the stick and started to buck. My buddy of course was completely unawares until the horse turned loose. I saw it all unfold from behind, but of course was powerless to do anything.

My buddy survived the fall. The horse looked bad at first, but once he stopped bleeding we figured he would make it which he did.

[electric squirrel]

Ol' " Big Mustache" was back in Idaho work'n last we talked,he had good things to say about you,though he said you guys didn't really know each other.He worked for me for about 2 months,had a good time "cowboy" talk'n.

["little beaver"]

Ol' " Big Mustache" was back in Idaho work'n last we talked,he had good things to say about you,though he said you guys didn't really know each other.He worked for me for about 2 months,had a good time "cowboy" talk'n.

Ya Squirrel, it sure makes the work days 'fly by' if you around guys that have the same interests etc. I'm on the fringe of the cowboy world.......it's pack strings and Mountain horses, hunting etc.....a lot of the same.

I'm working on going in with a guy on a Guiding Outfit. It's probably about 50/50 right now. Maybe you can come up for an Elk or Buffalo hunt if it works out????

The wife says we're going south this winter.......so maybe we can get together for some 'cowboy talk'!!

[loodvig]

I've seen it used as starter fluid. Not as good as ether, but it worked.

You should never use ether on any 2 stroke(mix oil&gas) motor! The ether will wash all lubrication off and your motor will burn up.

[electric squirrel]

Ya Squirrel, it sure makes the work days 'fly by' if you around guys that have the same interests etc. I'm on the fringe of the cowboy world.......it's pack strings and Mountain horses, hunting etc.....a lot of the same.

I'm working on going in with a guy on a Guiding Outfit. It's probably about 50/50 right now. Maybe you can come up for an Elk or Buffalo hunt if it works out????

The wife says we're going south this winter.......so maybe we can get together for some 'cowboy talk'!!

Well hell Beav, if you get it, I'll come up and guide for you guys!!! If you make it down my way let me know, you know how to get in touch,,,,