How did we manage without WD40

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It’s a Miracle potion that fixes just about anything and everything:

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.



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..................



You can add your own experience of WD40 to this list.
 
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I don't know what was wrong with wd39 that used to smell a lot better and was softer on my hands
 
Don't use WD40 any more far too risky around plastics, makes nylon swell. Many a Motorhome door & locker hinges wrecked with WD40.
It's like any tool. Great for what it's designed for and potentially dangerous when used otherwise.

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Before WD40 it was 3 in 1 penetrating oil.

As posted a few weeks ago, it great for its intended purpose but a nightmare on electrical contacts or electronics. People lube potentiometers with it an then complain they are open circuit to the slider.
 
When I had my classic car business I made good money from people spraying WD40 willy-nilly around the inside of a distributor.
When the spark arcs across between the rotor arm and the plug lead contact or jump the gap on the points the heat generated by the spark cooks the WD40 and it forms a film across the contact points acting as an insulator.
A quick rub over with a piece of emery paper would normally remove the film, but I suspect that the newer WD40 is not as per the original formula of many years ago when came to market.
 
I just wonder how the J2O people get on without it
Presume you mean JSO? , Which isn't a problem as there's no oil in it ! Least ways, I've never seen the word oil on the can or in the list of compounds contained in it. Perhaps you meant a good shower down with it might speed them up a bit, possibly ;) :giggle:
Mike.
 
For those who don't know..

WD40 is available in various guises, check their website.

'Special' formulation 'dry' is available for locks, chains etc.

If you're locks are getting glued up then you are using the wrong type of WD 40.
 
We found soaking stubborn bolts etc with paraffin worked as well as anything else.
WD40 was the main one due to advertising.
I have a can in the toolbox in the van though. :rolleyes: along with a can of electrical contact cleaner which also has lots of uses.
 
We used to get PlusGas in one gallon tins and it seemed to be the best penetrating fluid around ? Only seen it in expensive aerosols these days so I'm currently trialling a 50/50 mix of acetone and ATF fluid which I heard about on YouTube but obviously be careful around plastics ? The jury's still out on it, but it does give you a bit of hope !
If you're not in a hurry, a soak in old diesel can work wonders on seized bolts.
 
we used to carry the WD40 as concentrate in tankers to the canning factory at Middleton,Manchester. Around 100,000 litres were delivered every week. It then got diluted with white spirit or similar and canned. WD40 also owns many other lubricating oil companies. We used to get the cans free in bulk. plus lots of other freebies and merchandise. but not as good as 3 in 1, which they also own.
 
How did we manage without WD40 ?

I used to just drink meths. Discovered WD40 was a lot smoother...

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WF 40 is good for lots of things, but don't spray it on plastic Shower Doors, I did at home ruined them !!
 
Don't use WD40 any more far too risky around plastics, makes nylon swell. Many a Motorhome door & locker hinges wrecked with WD40.
Perhaps Silicone spray is better suited for plastics

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