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Jbb
03-25-2004, 09:39 AM
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 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.
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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:
• 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
• Loosens 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;
• 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 fellow claims spraying it on fishing lures attracts fish.
WD-40 has been designated the "official multi-purpose problem-solver of NASCAR," a ringing endorsement if there ever was one. I told my NASCAR loving sons about this and they said they couldn't imagine how WD-40 can solve the Jeff Gordon problem.
In celebration of their 50th year, the company conducted a contest to learn the favorite uses of it's customers and fan club members, (Yes, there is a WD-40 Fan Club).
They compiled the information to identify the favorite use in each of the 50 states. Naturally I was curious about Georgia and Alabama and found the favorite use in both states was that it "penetrates stuck bolts, lug nuts, and hose ends."
Florida's favorite use was "cleans and removes lovebugs 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.

superdave013
03-25-2004, 09:44 AM
I love that stuff!

spectratoad
03-25-2004, 09:49 AM
I will have to remember 7 & 8 if I ever get the urge to have an affair.:D
I always have a couple of cans around. great stuff.

Ducatista
03-25-2004, 09:51 AM
You forgot "removes asphalt from Ducati!"
I speak from experience:)

Kachina26
03-25-2004, 09:59 AM
It always seems to grow legs when left unattended in my stall.

78Eliminator
03-25-2004, 10:14 AM
It also works as a fuel for spud cannons.....

MsDrmr
03-25-2004, 10:22 AM
I LOVE THAT STUFF !!!!!!!! I find uses for it all the time, and I am passing it on to my son also, he's 10 and runs for it for everything.

HammerDown
03-25-2004, 12:10 PM
#7 removes lipstick stains
Think someone sprayed it on their junk?...:p

welk2party
03-25-2004, 12:32 PM
works great in a pinch for starter fluid.

DeltaSigBoater
03-25-2004, 12:34 PM
WD-40 is in the boat tool box along right along sides the duct tape, chewing gum, aluminum foil, paperclips, and wing & a prayer :D

HCS
03-25-2004, 12:44 PM
I drink a can a week.

100+Placecraft
03-25-2004, 12:56 PM
It also keeps the black painted stuff and hoses in your engine compartment looking brand new. I use in on my dirtbike also to keep it from rusting and looking brand new.

HalletDave
03-25-2004, 01:14 PM
Wd-40
Kills weeds.;)

NastyOne
03-25-2004, 01:27 PM
It can also help you be a better person..... wait, no it cant.

Rod-64
03-25-2004, 01:43 PM
Gives floors a sheen with out making it slippery??????????
:confused:
OK.........If you say so.:p

Scream
03-25-2004, 02:29 PM
Originally posted by DeltaSigBoater
WD-40 is in the boat tool box along right along sides the duct tape, chewing gum, aluminum foil, paperclips, and wing & a prayer :D
Wait a minute, you forgot bailing wire (pronounced baylin waarr)

mirvin
03-25-2004, 02:34 PM
I heard if you spray it on a lure the fish like it real good!!

Her454
03-25-2004, 02:44 PM
Originally posted by Rod-64
Gives floors a sheen with out making it slippery??????????
:confused:
OK.........If you say so.:p
Thats what I was thinking..? And keeps Flies off of Cows?
How odd for someone to figure that one out? LOL .........And does that mean my T-Bone has WD-40 seasoning? :)

Larry Nebb
03-25-2004, 02:48 PM
Originally posted by Her454
Thats what I was thinking..? And keeps Flies off of Cows?
How odd for someone to figure that one out? LOL .........And does that mean my T-Bone has WD-40 seasoning? :)
sweetheart, that is not WD-40 on the t bone :cool:

jackpunx
03-25-2004, 02:50 PM
Originally posted by mirvin
I heard if you spray it on a lure the fish like it real good!!
yeee hawww.. now lets talk about my favorite tooth

AdrenelineOD
03-25-2004, 02:52 PM
Mouth wash:D

Her454
03-25-2004, 03:00 PM
Originally posted by Larry Nebb
sweetheart, that is not WD-40 on the t bone :cool:
Mr Nebb....apparently you have found your way out from under the rock you play (hide) under in the V-Drive nest......watch out as you are way out of your element up here in the sandbar - we bath and everything up here.;)

Larry Nebb
03-25-2004, 03:02 PM
Originally posted by Her454
Mr Nebb....apparently you have found your way out from under the rock you play (hide) under in the V-Drive nest......watch out as you are way out of your element up here in the sandbar - we bath and everything up here.;)
Whoo Hoo! glad I made it over here then. You should see how I take a bubble bath! Cannonball!! :D

Her454
03-25-2004, 03:08 PM
Probably like this........LMAO
http://www.riverratlife.com/uploads/info/Traci.mpg

Larry Nebb
03-25-2004, 03:11 PM
Yes, but with wd-40 instead of fake beer

Her454
03-25-2004, 03:12 PM
Probably does your teeth wonders. You should try it on the bottom of yer V-Drive, Jim Anderson said it gives him 20 more mph. :)

Larry Nebb
03-25-2004, 03:14 PM
I hear it is safe for latex condoms too.

Her454
03-25-2004, 03:17 PM
Originally posted by Larry Nebb
I hear it is safe for latex condoms too.
Speaking from experience Im sure.

Larry Nebb
03-25-2004, 03:18 PM
Originally posted by Her454
Speaking from experience Im sure.
Yes, dare to be different

Her454
03-25-2004, 03:20 PM
Originally posted by Larry Nebb
Yes, dare to be different
Trust me Larry, your there. :)

Larry Nebb
03-25-2004, 03:21 PM
Originally posted by Her454
Trust me Larry, your there. :)
Thanks doll!

v-drive
03-25-2004, 03:29 PM
Originally posted by RiverDave
Makes a great cutting fluid for machining aluminum.
RD
Yeah it does but at the same time it builds up on everything it touches and is next to impossible to clean off. Find some stuff called Kroil and you will never use WD40 again. I order it by the case from Kano labs. :D v-drive

Blown 472
03-25-2004, 04:14 PM
Originally posted by v-drive
Yeah it does but at the same time it builds up on everything it touches and is next to impossible to clean off. Find some stuff called Kroil and you will never use WD40 again. I order it by the case from Kano labs. :D v-drive
Kroil is kick ass shit for getting rusted shit apart, we used to use it at beloit on paper machines that have had water on the bolts for years, spray it on and wait a bit and every thing comes apart. I am trying to find where I can get some in wisconsin.

Blown 472
03-25-2004, 04:15 PM
Originally posted by RiverDave
Makes a great cutting fluid for machining aluminum.
RD
It works good for reaming stainless also for fitting tapered pins.

Cheap Thrills
03-25-2004, 04:19 PM
also disperses moisture on the old point type ignition systems .
great flame thrower for those pesky wasp buzzing arround the shop .
C.T. :wink:

comin' unscrewed
03-25-2004, 04:51 PM
And it tastes a shitload better than Coors Light! :yuk:

v-drive
03-25-2004, 05:18 PM
Originally posted by comin' unscrewed
And it tastes a shitload better than Coors Light! :yuk:
And i'm thinking that anything tastes better than coors light.
I gave up drinking in 1985 and I still remember how bad that stuff tastes.
:D :cool: v-drive

77charger
03-25-2004, 08:13 PM
Originally posted by 78Eliminator
It also works as a fuel for spud cannons..... starting fluid is better for that
wd40 also works for removing tar from smooth surfaces.wood floors,tile marble,And even carpet:D

AleAlchemist
03-25-2004, 08:33 PM
WD 40 kleens the crud off my hands after any work in the garage.
I also use it to clean my beer Mill burner!