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WD 40 Who would have thunk it.

Maggot

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  • Jul 27, 2007
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    Many of these uses are unvetted but I thought this interesting.

    What Is The Main Ingredient of WD-40?
    Before you read to the end, does anybody know what the main ingredient of WD-40?
    No Cheating.....
    WD-40 ~ Who knew!
    I had a neighbour who 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 neighbour 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 was 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 finally successful for a formulation, with their fortieth
    attempt, thus WD-40. The 'Convair 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 on glass. It's a miracle!
    Then try it on your stove-top.
    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 floor that 'just-waxed' sheen without making them slippery.
    5. Keeps the flies off of Cows, Horses, and other Farm Critters.
    6. Restores and cleans chalkboards.
    7. Removes lipstick stains.
    8. Loosens stubborn zippers.
    9. Untangles jewellery chains.
    10. Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.
    11. Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.
    12. Keeps ceramic/terracotta garden pots from oxidising.
    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 both home and vehicles doors.
    18. It removes that nasty tar and scuff marks from the kitchen
    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. Remove those nasty bug guts that will eat away the finish
    on your car if not removed quickly!
    20. Gives a children's playground gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.
    21. Lubricates gearshift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on
    riding mowers.
    22. Rids kids rocking chair 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 grease splatters from stove-tops.
    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 favourite use is: 'cleans and removes love bugs from
    grills and bumpers.'
    38. The favourite use in the state of New York , it 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. It is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray it on the marks
    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 spray it inside a wet distributor cap, it will displace the
    moisture, allowing the engine to start.
    My discovery, Ants don't like it..................
    P.S.
    As for that Basic, Main Ingredient.......
    Well.... it's FISH OIL....
    Now This Is Definitely Worth SHARING!!
     
    Works well for cleaning kitchen grease off things (like heavy built up kitchen grease you'd have in drains and grease traps in commercial settings).

    My father uses it to shine his boots.

    Otherwise it's horrible awful stuff, it's build up and "varnishing", as well as oxidizing certain metals causes me more grief and extra work than anything else.

    The slogan should be "WD40, almost never the best choice".
     
    Works well for cleaning kitchen grease off things (like heavy built up kitchen grease you'd have in drains and grease traps in commercial settings).

    My father uses it to shine his boots.

    Otherwise it's horrible awful stuff, it's build up and "varnishing", as well as oxidizing certain metals causes me more grief and extra work than anything else.

    The slogan should be "WD40, almost never the best choice".
    Despite what the original post says, it is not good for lubing home and car doors. It is not the right thing to use for lubricating things that should be lubed with oils or greases.

    It IS good for what it was designed for, spraying down items that have moisture in them to displace the moisture. It does also work for some things like removing plant sap from gardening tools, but then you need to properly lubricate said tools with actual lubricant.

    It’s just another tool in the shed to be used when appropriate.
     
    Some types of kerosine appear to have similar properties. Try a little Ballistol on your bolt lugs and action wear areas, slicker than goose poo, and also a wound antiseptic. Invented by a chap named Klever.
     
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    It’s also what gave the old Ford GT40 exhaust pipes their gold color
     

    Top 3. Knock'er loose, kroil, and in top place wd40.

    Okay, except it sucks as a good penetrating oil. I could care not at all about how something smells when I’m trying to remove a chassis or suspension bolt/nut that has never been removed in 20 years. Give me something that actually works as a catalyst to get that thing off.
     
    But, why do you feel the need to tape your ducks anyway?

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    Yes, the hell I say.
    The roll you have pictured is the brand name "duck tape" and it's shitty quality stuff made in China and sold at WalMart.

    You do know the original use for duct tape, right ?
    Wait for it.....hold....hold......it was originally made to tape the seams of ducts.
    Holy shit, mind blown.

     
    Yes, the hell I say.
    The roll you have pictured is the brand name "duck tape" and it's shitty quality stuff made in China and sold at WalMart.

    You do know the original use for duct tape, right ?
    Wait for it.....hold....hold......it was originally made to tape the seams of ducts.
    Holy shit, mind blown.


    What percentage of DUCK tape users use it for actual duct repair?
     
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    It's not duck...it's DUCT.

    Some peoples kids, sheeesh.

    Yes, the hell I say.
    The roll you have pictured is the brand name "duck tape" and it's shitty quality stuff made in China and sold at WalMart.

    You do know the original use for duct tape, right ?
    Wait for it.....hold....hold......it was originally made to tape the seams of ducts.
    Holy shit, mind blown.

    This is two jokes in a row that have sailed right on past. Maybe hang up the interwebs for the afternoon bud.
     
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    You havent lived till you've been duck taped down by the boys. Both legs wrapped 100% in it, and all the hair plucked from your underarms. Then they got serious. Other things are involved, but the last thing is, they carry you to the end of the pier, tape your hands behind your back, everybody pisses on you, then they throw you off the pier and they go back inside. Sink or swim is up to you. Duck tape. That's some serious shit.
     
    Used to bass fish with a guy that soaked his bags of artificial worms with it. He said it was as good as any other bait spray.
    I think he was just a cheap coonass! :ROFLMAO:
     
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    so if i have duck tape brand duct tape.....what do i call it?

    "duct-duck tape"?

    "duck-duct tape"?

    "duckt tape"?

    what if i have gorilla tape and duck tape brand duct tapes?......how do i differentiate the two?

    do i call them all duct tape? or call the duck tape duct tape and gorilla tape gorilla tape? .....seems unfair to gorillas......or is it unfair to the ducks?....
    Theres a pill that will make you feel much better.
     
    Those lip rings tell us that that is Duck Tape….As in the cheap shit from Walmart that is a poor substitute for high quality American made Duct Tape, which is used for sealing joints in duct work.

    Did I splain that well enough to avoid confusion?

    See, this here is a joke, about duct tape and its uses and also about how trashy lip ringers probably buy cheap products. It’s a lot of layers. Stay with me.
     
    Why has this thread been derailed to duck tape instead of motherfucking WB40?
     
    Okay, except it sucks as a good penetrating oil. I could care not at all about how something smells when I’m trying to remove a chassis or suspension bolt/nut that has never been removed in 20 years. Give me something that actually works as a catalyst to get that thing off.
    I heard a study that tested a bunch of penetrating oils and a 50/50 mix of acetone and atf was supposedly the best. I use pb blaster for everything.
     
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    Once you learn the magic of WD40 and removing stains from clothes, youll never use anything else. Have a stain on carpet, clothes or laundry. Spray some WD40 on it. Amazes me everytime. I keep a large can next to the laundry soap. Only stain remover youll ever need.

    WD40 is not a lubricant, its a WD= Water Displacement chemical. Should be used as a corrosion inhibitor.
     
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