WD40 - It's Uses and Base Ingredient - FYI

tedh1951 · 06-29-2009, 09:14 PM

Although I have not confirmed many of these claims, I offer them to you for what they are worth - try - enjoy - but don't inhale.

If a household has duct tape and WD-40, they can fix anything. But Before you read to the end, does anybody know what the main ingredient of WD-40 is?
WD-40. Who knew?
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 #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. 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 stovetop.... Viola! It's now shinier than it's ever been. You'll be amazed.
Here are some other 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 child'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, 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.
44. Removes pricing labels adhesive, and tape adhesives.

P. S. The basic ingredient is FISH OIL.

Annie · 06-29-2009, 09:19 PM

Really, fish oil?

RUFocused · 06-29-2009, 10:29 PM

NO, NOT ANYMORE!!! Now WD40 is Synthetic. and can be toxic. if used internally

Cheers,
Jason

Heelum · 06-29-2009, 11:18 PM

Hey Ted.....all those uses......if I give myself a quick spray, will I fly like Maynard??

Fatso DiMARTINo · 06-29-2009, 11:30 PM

Has a nice smell too but really strong. If not for that, I think maybe valve/slide lube might be added to the list. Well, in a pinch, maybe.

VetPsychWars · 06-30-2009, 09:47 AM

Never, ever spray WD-40 in a lock. It's a water displacer and is actually a crappy lubricant, regardless of what it says on the can. I know of people who use it to "glue" keys onto motor shafts.

Tom

Solar Bell · 06-30-2009, 11:42 AM

No Fish Oil, except maybe in Australia

Formulation

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

50%: Stoddard solvent (i.e., mineral spirits -- primarily hexane, 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

Here is the link to the MSDS for WD-40 NO FISH OIL

http://www.head-start.lane.or.us/adm...%20Aerosol.pdf

Sofus · 06-30-2009, 11:50 AM

Who needs to oil their fish, anyway?!?

Bachstul · 06-30-2009, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tedh1951

but don't inhale.

44. Removes pricing labels adhesive, and tape adhesives.

But I love the smell!!!!.........oh, they forgot a couple,........

45. Removes stubborn ear wax.
46. Cleans out belly buttons, both innies, and outies.

folks, don't try this at home!

Vulgano Brother · 06-30-2009, 01:35 PM

The secret is......Vegemite!

06-29-2009, 09:14 PM	#1
tedh1951 Forte User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,420	WD40 - It's Uses and Base Ingredient - FYI Although I have not confirmed many of these claims, I offer them to you for what they are worth - try - enjoy - but don't inhale. If a household has duct tape and WD-40, they can fix anything. But Before you read to the end, does anybody know what the main ingredient of WD-40 is? WD-40. Who knew? 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 #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. 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 stovetop.... Viola! It's now shinier than it's ever been. You'll be amazed. Here are some other 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 child'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, 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. 44. Removes pricing labels adhesive, and tape adhesives. P. S. The basic ingredient is FISH OIL. __________________ . Ted

06-29-2009, 09:19 PM	#2
Annie Piano User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 442	Re: WD40 - It's Uses and Base Ingredient - FYI Really, fish oil? __________________ ~Annie I may not be great yet, but I'm working hard on it and one day I'm gonna be there.

06-29-2009, 10:29 PM	#3
RUFocused Pianissimo User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 117	Re: WD40 - It's Uses and Base Ingredient - FYI NO, NOT ANYMORE!!! Now WD40 is Synthetic. and can be toxic. if used internally Cheers, Jason __________________ "The Horn is just an Amplifier, The person makes the beautiful music" ======================================== Benge 90B, 64 Olds Ambassador mod., 65ish Olds Ambassador Cornet Conn 1050b (My 1st Trumpet) Wishlist: (Let me know If you have played one) Kanstul ZKT 1601 Signature Kanstul ZKT 1500A Signature Phaeton FX Antique Brushed Finish

06-29-2009, 11:30 PM	#5
Fatso DiMARTINo Pianissimo User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 78	Re: WD40 - It's Uses and Base Ingredient - FYI Has a nice smell too but really strong. If not for that, I think maybe valve/slide lube might be added to the list. Well, in a pinch, maybe.

06-30-2009, 09:47 AM	#6
VetPsychWars Piano User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Greenfield WI Posts: 263	Re: WD40 - It's Uses and Base Ingredient - FYI Never, ever spray WD-40 in a lock. It's a water displacer and is actually a crappy lubricant, regardless of what it says on the can. I know of people who use it to "glue" keys onto motor shafts. Tom

06-29-2009, 11:18 PM	#4
Heelum New Friend Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sydney Aus. Posts: 47	Re: WD40 - It's Uses and Base Ingredient - FYI Hey Ted.....all those uses......if I give myself a quick spray, will I fly like Maynard??

06-30-2009, 11:42 AM	#7
Solar Bell Moderator Utimate User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 5,526	Re: WD40 - It's Uses and Base Ingredient - FYI No Fish Oil, except maybe in Australia Formulation WD-40's main ingredients, according to U.S. Material Safety Data Sheet information, are: 50%: Stoddard solvent (i.e., mineral spirits -- primarily hexane, 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 Here is the link to the MSDS for WD-40 NO FISH OIL http://www.head-start.lane.or.us/adm...%20Aerosol.pdf __________________ Chuck Willard *The Willard of Oz* "Don't be afraid to see what you see." Ronald Reagan The average response time of a 911 call is over 4 minutes. The average speed of my 9mm is 1250 fps *When seconds count....the police are only minutes away.*

06-30-2009, 11:50 AM	#8
Sofus Forte User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Helsingborg, Sweden Posts: 1,313	Re: WD40 - It's Uses and Base Ingredient - FYI Who needs to oil their fish, anyway?!? __________________ " There are no secrets to trumpetplaying - except Practice Your Head Off - and that´s no secret! " Bud Herseth 1977 in Hamar, Norway ******************** Mouthpiece and Solidarity

06-30-2009, 01:35 PM	#10
Vulgano Brother Moderator Fortissimo User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Parts Unknown Posts: 4,253	Re: WD40 - It's Uses and Base Ingredient - FYI The secret is......Vegemite! __________________ "A tool good enough to be so used and not too good" C.S. Lewis That Hideous Strength www.letsbuildhope.org

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