WD40 -- Other uses for the magic spray
Some tips from our readers:- Its
a Lubricant, it can degrease, it can restore paint finishes, it cannot
raise the dead, however !!! (see our disclaimer)
Did you know that WD40 was invented in
1953 by The Rocket Chemical Company, a fledgling company called Rocket
Chemical Company of San Deigo California ? It took them 40 attempts to
get formula right. They even have a fan club - you will find them
at: http://fanclub.wd40.com
Restoring Old Paint Finishes
I have found that WD40 will resore old
paint on say old metal cased radios or speakers; a light application
with a cloth will bring them up like new. Works very well to restore
"Black Crackle" paint finishes. Be careful that it does not damage or
remove any serial numbers or legends/dial markings etc. But be carefull
: Experiment first with a small area which does not show.
It has worked well for me : restored poor 30 to 60 year old paint
finishes up like new on old commercial/military equipment which I
collect/restore. Note: in some cases the finish might become" too new"
looking - but I have been happy & its more original than doing a
respray. It will though help to blend in areas like chips which you
might have to touch in with a carefull dab of paint. My finished
results have so far lasted over 7 years with no noticeable
deterioration.
I have only found WD40 to work in this way - not meths (Methyl
alcohol), petrol or other products ! -- M. Cooke, Norwich,England
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Meerkats: Did you
know that WD40 is made from Meerkats. This is done by boiling them in
giant vats. It takes approximately 15 Meerkats to make one can --
Axel Klystron
WD40 Auto Detailing.
Having a hard time getting the bug-gunk off of the front of your
vehicle? Spray bug-gunk area with WD40 and let it stand for 10-15
minutes. Then wash it off. It works!-- Cynthia Wilburn
Ahualoa, Hawaii
Crayons on Walls. No problem - spray on wipe off. Porous surfaces may
need a wash with water and detergent afterwards. -- Carl Lones
Crayons
on the wall
I was talking to my neighbor about how my 3-year-old twins decided to
draw all over their room - top to bottom, with
crayons. She said that she saw a woman on T.V. who used WD-40 and then
cleaned it up with soap and water. So I figured I'd try - it was that
or sand
down the whole room and paint. I was AMAZED!! The crayon came off with
minimal elbow grease!!!! and I mean there was A LOT of crayon on the
wall - ALL GONE! My problem afterwards was the greasiness from the
WD-40. Although the
woman had suggested soap and water, I used a spray grease cutter and
that worked well. Dishwasher detergent may
also work, anything that is a grease cutter. -- "MLNeathery"
WD40 Tip. My son works in
a shop where he comes in contact with a lot of car grease and oil. The
other day he came by and his Carhart jacket looked pretty bad. I had
heard that you could use WD40 to get grease out of clothes and from the
looks of the jacket, I really had nothing to lose so I tried it. It
really did work, I was very surprised. Now I don't know about all types
of materials I just know that it worked on this. -- Beckie 31 Dec 2005
WD-40 tip... When I was
driving my ' 79 Mercury Zephyr 6-cyl. taxi in a snowstorm or in heavy
rain, through puddles, etc. my car would very often quit on me and
refuse to start. Well, I couldn't make any $$$ this way! I found that
if I removed the distributor cap and sprayed the inside of it with
WD-40 I'd be merrily on my way again.
KER Bear 9 Mar 2005
WD40 Hint Using WD 40
removes black scuff marks from vinyl flooring. It will also remove the
glue that squeezes out in between vinyl tiles after they are laid. Then
you do need to wash the floor because it will be very slippery. Christyan
Fox
WD40 Tip Most people
know that it can get rid of a squeeky contact point like the swivel
mount on mobility scooters or a door hinge, but don't be tempted to
spray it in stiff moving electronics parts, it will often damage them
if not ruin them. -- Anon
Another WD-40 miracle
I was driving home this summer on a toll way when some jerk in
front of me decided not to pay. I thought that the gate was delayed
when I tapped my horn b/c he just shrugged. I threw my money in and the
gate went up allowing him to go thru, but it came crashing down on the
hood of my Wrangler. The gate left a huge safety orange streak across
my hunter green jeep. I was beyond infuriated! I wasn't sure if it was
an actual scratch or just paint so when I got home I began attempting
to scratch at the orange with my fingernail. Though I made teenie
progress, the problem seemed mostly to be paint. Yet it would take
forever to get it off at the rate I was going. Suddenly I remembered
reading in my marketing textbook about the ridiculous uses for WD-40,
so I thought I'd give it a try. To my exhilaration, it came off within
2 secs. I always promote it now when I get a chance. so the moral:
WD-40 gets off paint marks on cars, even paint from other cars without
harming your finish ;) -- Truffle
Yet more WD40 uses.
A day of Spring skiing will often result in the bottom of skis coated
with this black gunk that does not slide too well. WD40 takes this mess
right off. -- (Hal Beattie)
WD40 - more uses!
If the cable won't rewind back inside your vacuum cleaner, squirt WD40
into the mechanism, also squirt some on the cable and rub along its
length to lubricate the cable. It will do the trick! -- Mark
Harmer
Sticky labels.
I use WD40 to remove sticky labels. Just spray a little WD40 on the
label and leave it for a few minutes. The label usually slides right
off.-- "The McKenna's"
Shower Doors
A good replacement for those expensive cleaners for shower stalls/doors
that I have found is, believe it or not: WD-40. I never believed it
until I tried it, and it certainly makes a shower door sparkle, so give
it a try! --"Susan Kelly"
Car Doors.
If the door keeps sticking, check if the hinges need lubricating (with
WD40, or a similar lubricant), before getting it realigned. - Fred
Forsyth, Aberdeen, Scotland
Garden tools
The late fall is the time to time to oil and clean the lawn mower and
other machinery. Brush on clean engine oil or lightly spray with WD40
or similar – Cameron Sutherland
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WD-40 Well, Who Knew...?
YOU ALL SHOULD KNOW THIS.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's Good stuff to know.!!!!!!
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
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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... Voila!
It's now shinier than it's ever been. You'll be amazed.
Here are some of the 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 it 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 removedquickly!
Use WD-40!
20) Gives a children's play 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 and
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 re-wash. Presto!
Lipstick is gone!
43) If you sprayed WD-40 on the
distributor cap, it would displace the moisture and allow the car to
start.
P. S. The basic ingredient is FISH OIL
From Moody1 February 28, 2007
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