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Sorry, Tom... this one is partly Urban Legend per Snopes...
Of course I didn't find out until after I Fwd'd it... when my sister,
ever the fact checker, told me she checked Snopes.
(I remember feeling dubious about spraying it on the wall....)

I went to their web-site: www.wd40.com and it does have
2000+uses... most of which we already know...
It does remind me that I have several hand-tools out in the
garage that have some rust-spots,...
and last year, one of the wheels on my lawn-mower froze up,
so I think I'll give them all a good spray... preventatively.

So, some good came out of it... let's see, I have one squeaky
car door, and... hmm...

Lindy in Houston

My neighbor just brought home her new Suzuki Grand Vitara and one of the
things the mechanic told her during her new car 'orientation' was to spray
a lot of WD 40 into the drain holes at the bottom of all five doors to
prevent the lower door panels from rusting.

Gene Carey
www.VirtualTourShoppe.com

Quoting Tom Scaglione, Licensed Real Estate Agent, Lutz, FL:

Before you read to the end, do you know what the main ingredient of WD-40 is?

Don't lie and don't cheat. WD-40. Who knew?

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 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 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 glass. It's a miracle! Then try it on your stove top ... Viola! It's now shinier than it's ever been. You'll be amazed.

Here are some other 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 them 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 removed quickly! Use WD-40!

20. Gives a children's playground 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 rewash. Presto! The 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.

There is no fish oil in WD-40. The MSDS - Material Safety Data Sheet - says "...Harmful or fatal if swallowed...:

WD-40 is a wonderful product but, know what it is and what it isn't. You can find the MSDS here... http://www.wd40company.com/files/pdf/msds-wd494716385.pdf

Tom - Thanks for all the more uses of DW-40 as I currently lubricate my ankle brace that attaches to my shoe channel so it doesn't rust or squeak especially when walking vacant lots filled w/sand or such. It has been a life saver for me over the years and now I will buy in bulk!

Janet Livingston Broker/owner

"Don't lie and don't cheat. WD-40. Who knew?"

Great post, Lindy! I printed this one out and put in a special file. Just wanted to let everyone know about another use. When I was with another company, I had my car 'stickered' on all sides for advertising purposes. The car shop wanted $400 to remove the stickers and the glue from the car. Someone told me about WD-40 and it took us about an hour and the entire car was as clean as new.