09-27-2005, 10:30 PM
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 40th formulation, thus WD-40. The
> Corvair Co. bought it in bulk to protect their Atlas missile parts.
> The workers were so pleased with the product they began "stealing" it
> out to use at home. The executives decided there might be a consumer
> market for it and put it in aerosol cans. The rest is history. It is a
> carefully guarded recipe known only to 4 people. One of them is the
> "brew master." There are about 2.5 million gallons of the stuff
> manufactured each year. It gets its distinctive smell from a fragrance
> that is added to the brew. Ken East (one of the original founders)
> says there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt you.
>
> Here are some of the uses:
>
>
> ~Protects silver from tarnishing
> ~Cleans and lubricates guitar strings
> ~Gets oil spots off concrete driveways
> ~Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making it slippery
> ~Keeps flies off cows
> ~Restores and cleans chalkboards
> ~Removes lipstick stains
> ~Loosens stubborn zippers
> ~Untangles jewelry chains
> ~Removes stains from stainless steel sinks
> ~Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill
> ~Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing
> ~Removes tomato stains from clothing
> ~Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots
> ~Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors
> ~Keeps scissors working smoothly
> ~Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes
> ~Gives a children's play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide
> ~Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for "ease of handling" on
> riding mowers
> ~Rids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises
> ~Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to
> open
> ~Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close
> ~Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards and vinyl bumpers
> ~Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles
> ~Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans
> ~Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons and bicycles for easy
> handling
>
> ~Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running
> smoothly
> ~Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools
> ~Removes splattered grease on stove
> ~Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging
> ~Lubricates prosthetic limbs
> ~Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell)
> ~Removes all traces of duct tape
> ~I have even heard of folks spraying it on their arms, hands, and
> knees to relieve arthritis pain.
> ~Florida's favorite use was cleans and removes love bugs from grills
> and bumpers
> ~Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly!
>
> Use WD-40!
> ~WD-40 protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements.
> ~WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a LITTLE on live bait or lures-you'll be
> catching the big one in no time. 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.
> ~Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately, and
> stops the itch.
> ~WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and
> wipe with a clean rag.
> ~Also, if you've discovered that your teenage daughter has washed and
> dried tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the lipstick
> spots with WD-40 and re wash. Presto! Lipstick is gone!
> ~If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the
> moisture and allow the car to start. (If I knew what a distributor cap
> was, it might help)
> ~WD-40, long known for its ability to remove leftover tape mung (sticky
> label tape), is also a lovely perfume and air freshener! (Joking)
> Sprayed liberally on every hinge in the house, it leaves that
> distinctive clean fresh scent for up to two days!
> ~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.
> 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 40th formulation, thus WD-40. The
> Corvair Co. bought it in bulk to protect their Atlas missile parts.
> The workers were so pleased with the product they began "stealing" it
> out to use at home. The executives decided there might be a consumer
> market for it and put it in aerosol cans. The rest is history. It is a
> carefully guarded recipe known only to 4 people. One of them is the
> "brew master." There are about 2.5 million gallons of the stuff
> manufactured each year. It gets its distinctive smell from a fragrance
> that is added to the brew. Ken East (one of the original founders)
> says there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt you.
>
> Here are some of the uses:
>
>
> ~Protects silver from tarnishing
> ~Cleans and lubricates guitar strings
> ~Gets oil spots off concrete driveways
> ~Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making it slippery
> ~Keeps flies off cows
> ~Restores and cleans chalkboards
> ~Removes lipstick stains
> ~Loosens stubborn zippers
> ~Untangles jewelry chains
> ~Removes stains from stainless steel sinks
> ~Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill
> ~Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing
> ~Removes tomato stains from clothing
> ~Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots
> ~Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors
> ~Keeps scissors working smoothly
> ~Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes
> ~Gives a children's play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide
> ~Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for "ease of handling" on
> riding mowers
> ~Rids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises
> ~Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to
> open
> ~Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close
> ~Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards and vinyl bumpers
> ~Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles
> ~Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans
> ~Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons and bicycles for easy
> handling
>
> ~Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running
> smoothly
> ~Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools
> ~Removes splattered grease on stove
> ~Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging
> ~Lubricates prosthetic limbs
> ~Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell)
> ~Removes all traces of duct tape
> ~I have even heard of folks spraying it on their arms, hands, and
> knees to relieve arthritis pain.
> ~Florida's favorite use was cleans and removes love bugs from grills
> and bumpers
> ~Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly!
>
> Use WD-40!
> ~WD-40 protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements.
> ~WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a LITTLE on live bait or lures-you'll be
> catching the big one in no time. 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.
> ~Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately, and
> stops the itch.
> ~WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and
> wipe with a clean rag.
> ~Also, if you've discovered that your teenage daughter has washed and
> dried tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the lipstick
> spots with WD-40 and re wash. Presto! Lipstick is gone!
> ~If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the
> moisture and allow the car to start. (If I knew what a distributor cap
> was, it might help)
> ~WD-40, long known for its ability to remove leftover tape mung (sticky
> label tape), is also a lovely perfume and air freshener! (Joking)
> Sprayed liberally on every hinge in the house, it leaves that
> distinctive clean fresh scent for up to two days!
> ~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.