[DML] WD -40

[deloreanernst@xxxxxxx]

Maybe some of you have seen this, but I thought it was interesting, and has  
application to our cars:
 
(from the  internet) 
Wonderful WD 40:

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...... who knew?

Water  Displacement #40. The product began from a search for a rust 
preventative solvent and de greaser 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 
Corsair 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... Viola! 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 scuffmarks 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 removed 
quickly!  Use WD-40!

20)  Gives a children's play 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 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. 
-Wayne 
11174 




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