Sorry to post something not directly L related but I have always wondered about the stuff and when I got this I thought you guys might also be interested. I know I have used it on my L

They mention a few uses I would never consider

Anyhow, Water Displacement #40

WD-40 - Incredible Uses


Would you like a gallon? WD-40 Although it is famous throughout the world, WD-40 is somewhat of a mystery.
Who thought of it? Who invented it? What is it? 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.

It's 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. The workers were so pleased with

the product, they began smuggling (also known as "shrinkage" or "stealing") it out to use at home. The executives
decided there might be a consumer market for it and put it in aerosol cans. The rest, as they say, is history.

It is a carefully guarded recipe known only to four people. Only one of them is the "brewmaster." There are

about 2.5 million gallons of the stuff manufactured each year. It gets its distinctive smell from a fragrance

that is added to the brew. Ken East says there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt you.

Here are some of the uses:
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Protects silver from tarnishing
Cleans and lubricates guitar strings
Gets oil spots off concrete driveways
Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making it slippery
Keeps flies off cows
Restores and cleans chalkboards
Removes lipstick stains
Looses stubborn zippers
Untangles jewelry chains
Removes stains from stainless steel sinks
Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill
Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing
Removes tomato stains from clothing
Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots
Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors
Keeps scissors working smoothly
Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes
Gives a children's play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide
Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers
Rids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises
Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open
Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close
Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl bumpers
Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles
Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans
Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons and bicycles for easy handling
Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly
Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools . We're not through. Here's more:
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Removes splattered grease on stove
Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging
Lubricates prosthetic limbs
Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell)
Removes all traces of duct tape
I have even heard of folks spraying it on their arms, hands, knees, etc.,to relieve arthritis pain.
One guy claims spraying it on fishing lures attracts fish.

Other "States" uses:
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Georgia and Alabama's favorite use was that it "penetrates stuck bolts,
lug nuts, and hose ends.

Florida's favorite use was, cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers.

California's favorite use was penetrating the bolts on the Golden Gate Bridge.

Let me close with one final, wonderful use--the favorite use in the State
of New York--WD-40 protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements.

No wonder they have had 50 successful years.

I new a fellow that used to run a AC truck and cheat on his wife. He would come home late and he would spray WD40 all over his clothes to mask the smell of his girl friends perfume and then make a bee line for the shower.

 

It was around the time I was wondering if WD40 couldn't fix everything that....when one cold winters night came in the double car garage, I repaired a canister Kenmore vacuum cleaner with it. The bearing was shot and I cleaned and degreassed it with WD40. All set and I flipped the power switch when........fooooooooooom, a flame came out the back like a jet dragster!! As I was the only witness to this spectacle, all I can tell you was it was a lesson I learned and have NEVER forgotten!

 

Oh yeah, WD-40, the good stuff.

 

DISCLAIMER:
Do not attempt this...it is DANGEROUS and could result is serious injury or worse

"Caution Flammable!" -- You bet...

When I was a kid (14) I worked at a gas station. The mechanic used to take WD-40 with the long straw like nozel and spray and then light his lighter and have an instant flame thrower. I alwals kept my distance, expecting it flame to shoot back up the straw and cause the can to explode. It never did though.

 

It works excellent at removing tar and other road grime right off the paint with no damage at all. However it will remove the wax/polish so you would want to put another coat on after use…

 

Those of you old enough to remember distributor caps might be surprised to know that you can spray a coating of WD40 inside the cap to make it water resistant on damp days. It will even stay running with moderate amounts of water in there!

Yes it is flamable, dont use it to lube your pellet rifle!!

 

Uh, no. It is a solvent that contains petroleum distillates. Depending on what you do with it, it can hurt. If Mr. East doesn't think so, let him drink a can of it!

here is link to the MSDS for WD-40:
http://www.wd40.com/Brands/pdfs/msds...aerosol.us.pdf