WD40

Submitted: Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 12:41
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All we have to do is eat, drink, wash and sleep in it and we will all be happy little chappies.

The Incredible nearly Edible WD-40 *

I had a neighbor who had 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 number 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 Corvair 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. In fact its basic ingredient is fish oil.

It's the first thing that has ever cleaned that spotty shower door whether it is plastic or glass. It's a miracle! Then try it on your stove top. Voila! It's now shinier than it's ever been. You'll be amazed.

Great with burns, bugs, scissors, zippers, fish, pigeons, arthritis and more

1) Protects silver from tarnishing.
2) Use it for bug bites. It takes the sting away immediately and stops the itch.
3) Keeps pigeons off the balcony. They hate the smell.
4) Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes
5) Removes road tar and grime from cars.
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 and 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) Gives floors t hat 'just-waxed' sheen without making it slippery.
18) It removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floor!
19) Bug guts will eat the finish on your car if not removed quickly with 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 for 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 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.
29) Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers keeping 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) Removes all traces of duct tape.
35) Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis pain.
36) Cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers.
37) The State of New York uses WD-40 protects the Statue of Liberty.
38) WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a LITTLE on bait or lures to catch the Big One.
39) WD-40 is great for removing crayon. Spray and wipe with a clean rag.
40) Load of laundry with lipstick in it? Saturate the spots with WD-40 and rewash.
41) Spray WD-40 on the distributor cap to displace the moisture. Car will start.
42) Spray in engine carburetor intake as a "starting fluid" for hard to start engine.
43) Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.
44) Keeps flies off cows.
45) Good for oven burns. One spray and it takes the burned feeling away and heals with NO scarring.

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Reply By: pickle - Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 12:48

Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 12:48
Always got a can at home. And also used it on the bait with interesting results.
Dave
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Reply By: Chris & Debbie - Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 13:02

Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 13:02
there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt you. In fact its basic ingredient is fish oil.

I looked up the MSDS sheet on WD-40 and it is petrolium based and is not good for you, here is an extract.

Health Hazard Data
===========================================================================

Route Of Entry - Inhalation: YES
Route Of Entry - Skin: YES
Route Of Entry - Ingestion: YES
Health Haz Acute And Chronic: INHALATION: MAY CAUSE ANESTHESIA, HEADACHE,
DIZZINESS, NAUSEA AND UPPER RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. SKIN: MAY CAUSE DRYING
OF SKIN AND/OR IRRITATION. EYE: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION, TEARING AND REDNESS.
INGESTION: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION, NAUSEA, VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. CAN ENTER
LUNGS & MAY CAUSE CHEMICAL PNEUMONITIS.
Carcinogenicity - NTP: NO
Carcinogenicity - IARC: NO
Carcinogenicity - OSHA: NO
Emergency/First Aid Proc: INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING, SEEK MEDICAL
ATTENTION. CALL PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. EYE: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH
LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER.
INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF NECESSARY.
IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.

Chris
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Follow Up By: Time - Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 14:08

Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 14:08
Main ingredients, from the material safety data sheet are:

* 50%: Stoddard solvent (mineral spirits, also commonly known as dry cleaning solvent)
* 25%: Liquified petroleum gas (presumably as a propellant, carbon dioxide is used now to reduce considerable flammability)
* 15+%: Mineral oil (light lubricating oil)
* 10-%: Inert ingredients

The German version of the mandatory EU safety sheet lists the following safety relevant ingredients:

* 60-80%: Heavy Naphtha (petroleum product), hydrogen treated
* 1-5%: Carbon dioxide

It further lists flammability and effects to the human skin when repeatedly exposed to WD-40 as risks when using WD-40. Nitrile gloves and safety glasses should be used. Water is unsuitable for extinguishing burning WD-40.

Don't you just love the way Urban Myths spread around the net
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Reply By: Member -Signman - Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 13:03

Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 13:03
Also good for cleaning up a tyre tube before putting a patch on !!
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Reply By: Stu050 - Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 13:49

Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 13:49
The WD-40 2000 uses list

http://www.wd40.com/pdfs/WD-40_2000UsesList.pdf

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Follow Up By: Member - Fred L (NSW) - Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 13:53

Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 13:53
AHH Chris, looks like you might have spoilt a good story.
Anyway, this is what the wd-40 manufacturers' reckon.

What does WD-40 contain?
While the ingredients in WD-40 are secret, we can tell you what WD-40 does NOT contain. WD-40 does not contain silicone, kerosene, water, wax, graphite, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), or any known cancer-causing agents.

So, can we drink it? Maybe not! Although that would keep the mossies and flies away.

Fred
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Reply By: obee - Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 14:36

Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 14:36
I knew a bloke who used to spray his crook knees with it. I learned later on that so were a lot of other people and it is an unsafe practise big time. We should all keep petroleum products off the skin so much as we can especially light oil that will penetrate the skin and do damage. The oil companies threaten us with cancer if we dont listen to that advice. Read the labels on oil tins these days.

Owen
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Reply By: Member - Andrew (QLD) - Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 15:55

Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 15:55
It's used as the main ingredient in VB.....there is no other possible reason why people can swallow that stuff!

Andrew
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Reply By: Member - Matt Mu (Perth-WA) - Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 16:23

Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 16:23
The best trick is "start-u-buggar"....when the diesel lift pump wont prime and battery is getting low or diagnosing a shot fuel pump in a petrol....heaps of people didnt believe you could run an engine on it!!!

Love the stuff!!

Matt.
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Reply By: Mark & Jo, S/side, Bris - Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 16:56

Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 16:56
Aeroguard does the trick for spray paint to..
Can't stand the smell of the stuff but definately going to give it a try on the shower glass!

Cheers
Jo
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Reply By: obone - Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 18:10

Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 18:10
My father-in-law used to spray it on his knuckles twice a week for 15 years (arthritis).
Lived 'til he was 90 ! Maybe a little less WD-40 and he could have received a telegram
from the queen
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Reply By: Member - Michael J (SA) - Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 18:26

Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 18:26
Cures coughs, colds, scaby holes and takes the wrinkles out of
corrugated rissoles.........or so me old dad told me....lol lol
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Reply By: warfer69 - Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 19:22

Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 19:22
44) Keeps flies off cows.

lol how'd the farmers come up with that one...

Gee Burt these damn flies are bad tday mate..Yep i wish the missus would crawl all over me like they do,but she wont come near me when i've been using the WD-40 out in the shed ya know..
I wonder if it'll work on those darn cows with the flies too ! How many can's do you think we'll need per cow Bob..,ya think the suction cups will slip off in the milk'en shed Burt !
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Reply By: samsgoneagain - Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 21:05

Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 21:05
no advertising please . or you will be cancelled
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