WD-40

[Tundra]

What is The Main Ingredient of WD-40?...Fish Oil.

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.

WD-40 Uses:  You'll be amazed!

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, as well.
6.  Restores and cleans chalkboards.
7. Cleans road grime from bottom side of Honda Valkyrie engine.
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/terracotta 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 both home and vehicles doors.
18. It  removes that nasty tar and scuff marks from the wood flooring.
19. Remove those nasty bug guts that will eat away the finish on your car/Valkyrie.
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 favorite use is: 'cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers.'
38. The favorite 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.
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.

http://wd40.com/uses-tips



 

[Jess from VA]

Personally, I prefer Astroglide.   

[boss hoss bill]

Jess

Good one, got a good chuckle out of that!

[Tundra]

I had to google it

[hubcapsc]

I used to use about half a can of WD on my dirt bikes after I
washed the day's crud off of them at the 25 cent car wash.

They always looked great. Some people say WD corrodes
rubber and or plastic. There's a lot of plastic and rubber like
parts on a dirt bike, and they were always happy and the
rubber like parts always stayed supple...

The WD MSDS says it contains:

Aliphatic Hydrocarbon             ~50%
Petroleum Base Oil                ~25%
LVP Aliphatic Hydrocarbon         ~12%
Carbon Dioxide                    ~2%
non-hazardous ingredients         <10%

Trying to learn what Aliphatic Hydrocarbons are with google just gets
you a chemistry lesson...

-Mike

[reclaimerroger]

Jess just what are you doing to your bike that you prefer astroglide?  I know we all love them but we must draw the line somewhere.

[FloridaValkRyder]

.....well, did you know Pinocchio is a very bad motivational speaker???? 

[Jess from VA]

Jess just what are you doing to your bike that you prefer astroglide?  I know we all love them but we must draw the line somewhere.

Rog I think you got my original gist.... WD 40 may great for almost EVERYTHING, but perhaps not for marital gymnastics.   (I know you are pulling my leg)

And anyway I checked, and there is no such thing as unlawful carnal knowledge of a motorcycle.

[flsix]

Also had to look it up

[reclaimerroger]

Might be a good thing there is no such thing as "Unlawful Carnal Knowledge of a Motorcycle".  Because I can't say I know anybody that fu--ed their motorcycle I sure know a few that have fu--ed up their motorcycle.

[IamGCW]

Jess just what are you doing to your bike that you prefer astroglide?  I know we all love them but we must draw the line somewhere.

Rog I think you got my original gist.... WD 40 may great for almost EVERYTHING, but perhaps not for marital gymnastics.   (I know you are pulling my leg)

And anyway I checked, and there is no such thing as unlawful carnal knowledge of a motorcycle.

So is there "lawful carnal knowledge of a motorcycle"?   

Gil

[John Schmidt]

Personally, I prefer Astroglide.   

Jess, is that better than KY?  You've heard the joke about granny visiting her daughter? Seems she was given breakfast in bed one time and when asked if she enjoyed it, said it was great but the Kentucky Jelly(KY) she found on the sidestand must be a developed taste. Didn't go well on her toast.

[Jess from VA]

Yummy.   

Which reminds me of the same old lady who was (first ever) prescribed some greasy suppositories for something or other by her OBG.  A week later she comes back in and says...... Doctor, please, you have to give me something else, I just can't get those big things down without choking.