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    WD 40. Is this really tested and true?

    Thought this was a fun topic to consider. Is it all true though? Has anyone tried it on some of the applications that sound unusual?
    WD-40 ~ Who knew!
    I had a neighbor who 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 neighbour 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 was impressed!
    WD-40 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 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.*


    *You'll be amazed.
    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..................

    P.S.
    As for that Basic, Main Ingredient.......
    Well.... it's FISH OIL....
    Now This Is Definitely Worth SHARING!!*
    As Cicero said, “Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others.”

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    WD-40 ~ Who knew!

    I did not know all this! Thanks!
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    I should print this out. The smell always made me hesitant to use it as I thought it was poisonous. Thank you!

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    But is it all true?
    As Cicero said, “Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others.”

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    Snopes and the manufacturer weigh in:

    https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/ho...ses-for-wd-40/

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    Quote Originally Posted by JaneV2.0 View Post
    Snopes and the manufacturer weigh in:

    https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/ho...ses-for-wd-40/
    I tried to check with Snopes earlier and it kept shutting me down until I donated. I choose not to donate when coerced. I donate to Wikipedia, some newspaper but never if coerced.
    As Cicero said, “Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others.”

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    Thanks, Jane. I think the smell was right...not particularly safe. But we do have a very small can that is used infrequently.

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    It occurred to me to do further research of the actual WD 40 website https://www.wd40.com/myths-legends-fun-facts/. Interesting!
    As Cicero said, “Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others.”

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