WD-40 literally stands for Water Displacement, 40th attempt. That's the name straight out of the lab book used by the chemist who developed WD-40 back in 1953. The chemist, Norm Larsen, was attempting to concoct a formula to prevent corrosion a task which is done by displacing water. Norm's persistence paid off when he perfected the formula on his 40th try. Please see Our History for more information. Top
What does WD-40 contain?
While the ingredients in WD-40 are secret, we can tell you what WD-40 does NOT contain. WD-40 does not contain silicone, kerosene, water, wax, fish oil, graphite, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), or any known cancer-causing agents.
The attached file can be opened by any word processor .... "open as (word doc or with whatever word processor that you usually use)" . It lists the 2000 uses mentioned above. Might be easier to just clicl on the 2000 uses (underlined) link above.
-- Edited by Cupie on Sunday 7th of April 2013 11:34:55 AM
-- Edited by Cupie on Sunday 7th of April 2013 11:38:19 AM
My son in law used to do a lot salt water fishing.
He had a small bucket of WD40 in the shed.
After a trip he would take off the line spools & drop the whole reel into the bucket.
Quite expensive reels but according to him this was the best & easiset Mtce routine and he still has most of them going strong after a power of use.
He told me about this after I flipped a rod off my fisherman kayak & picked it up as it drifted out on the other side from under the kayak.
-- Edited by Cupie on Sunday 7th of April 2013 04:09:46 PM
Rip and Rosie said
04:45 PM Apr 7, 2013
(Got this from facebook)
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. 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 kitchen flooring. It doesn't seem to harm the finish and you won't have to scrub nearly as hard to get them off. 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 stovetops. 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 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. 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.
P.S. As for that Basic, Main Ingredient....... Well.... it's FISH OIL....
GaryKelly said
08:38 PM Apr 7, 2013
For a minute there I was tempted to try it as a cleaner on my old jaffle iron but then I thunk maybe it might leave some kinda taste that gets into the metal.
Cupie said
08:46 PM Apr 7, 2013
GaryKelly wrote:
For a minute there I was tempted to try it as a cleaner on my old jaffle iron but then I thunk maybe it might leave some kinda taste that gets into the metal.
I'd just give it the electric drill wire brush treatment followed by some Jiff or similar. Then most importantly, season it again with vegetable oil.
justcruisin01 said
09:12 PM Apr 7, 2013
Another great use is attach the plastic tube that comes with the can, it then becomes a great flame thrower for paper wasp's nests. Point tube at nest , hold a cig lighter in front of can & spray. Gotcha!
JC.
msg said
10:48 PM Apr 7, 2013
I think I had better go and buy a few gallons
Magnarc said
10:36 PM Apr 8, 2013
It is also great for lubricating the moving mat on a treadmill!
Went to a site http://wd40.com/uses-tips/
and it gives 2000 uses. Some of them rather weird.
By the way a previous post on this topic states that WD40's prime ingredient is not Fish Oil.
This is from the WD40 company' web site ...
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What does WD-40® stand for?
WD-40 literally stands for Water Displacement, 40th attempt. That's the name straight out of the lab book used by the chemist who developed WD-40 back in 1953. The chemist, Norm Larsen, was attempting to concoct a formula to prevent corrosion a task which is done by displacing water. Norm's persistence paid off when he perfected the formula on his 40th try. Please see Our History for more information.
Top
What does WD-40 contain?
While the ingredients in WD-40 are secret, we can tell you what WD-40 does NOT contain. WD-40 does not contain silicone, kerosene, water, wax, fish oil, graphite, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), or any known cancer-causing agents.
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The attached file can be opened by any word processor .... "open as (word doc or with whatever word processor that you usually use)" . It lists the 2000 uses mentioned above. Might be easier to just clicl on the 2000 uses (underlined) link above.
-- Edited by Cupie on Sunday 7th of April 2013 11:34:55 AM
-- Edited by Cupie on Sunday 7th of April 2013 11:38:19 AM
My son in law used to do a lot salt water fishing.
He had a small bucket of WD40 in the shed.
After a trip he would take off the line spools & drop the whole reel into the bucket.
Quite expensive reels but according to him this was the best & easiset Mtce routine and he still has most of them going strong after a power of use.
He told me about this after I flipped a rod off my fisherman kayak & picked it up as it drifted out on the other side from under the kayak.
-- Edited by Cupie on Sunday 7th of April 2013 04:09:46 PM
(Got this from facebook)
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. 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 kitchen flooring. It doesn't seem to harm the finish and you won't have to scrub nearly as hard to get them off.
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 stovetops.
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 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.
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.
P.S.
As for that Basic, Main Ingredient.......
Well.... it's FISH OIL....
I'd just give it the electric drill wire brush treatment followed by some Jiff or similar. Then most importantly, season it again with vegetable oil.
Another great use is attach the plastic tube that comes with the can, it then becomes a great flame thrower for paper wasp's nests. Point tube at nest , hold a cig lighter in front of can & spray. Gotcha!
JC.
It is also great for lubricating the moving mat on a treadmill!