WD-40

TheMercenary • Feb 17, 2009 3:05 pm
I thought this was pretty cool...

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 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...' IT IS MADE FROM
FISH OIL' . 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 is a miracle! Then try it on your stovetop... It
is now shinier than it has ever been before.

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! Open some windows if you have a lot of marks.
19) Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car. Removed
quickly, with WD-40!
20) Gives a children's play gym slide a shine for a super
fast slide. 21) Lubricates gear shift on lawn 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, 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 'Cleans and removes love bugs
from grills and bumpers.'
38) 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.
40) 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) If you've washed and dried a tube of lipstick with a
load of laundry, saturate the lipstick spots with WD-40 and
Presto! Lipstick is gone! 43) If you spray WD-40 on the
distributor cap, it will displace the moisture and allow
the car to start.

Keep a can of WD-40 in your kitchen cabinet. It is good for
oven burns or any other type of burn. It takes the burned
feeling away and heals with NO scarring.
HungLikeJesus • Feb 17, 2009 3:41 pm
This is from the MSDS:

Emergency Overview:
DANGER! Harmful or fatal if swallowed. Flammable aerosol. Contents under pressure. Avoid eye contact. Use with adequate ventilation. Keep away from heat, sparks and all other sources of ignition.

Symptoms of Overexposure:
Inhalation: High concentrations may cause nasal and respiratory irritation and central nervous system effects such as headache, dizziness and nausea. Intentional abuse may be harmful or fatal.
Skin Contact: Prolonged and/or repeated contact may produce mild irritation and defatting with possible dermatitis.
Eye Contact: Contact may be mildly irritating to eyes. May cause redness and tearing.
Ingestion: This product has low oral toxicity. Swallowing may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. The liquid contents are an aspiration hazard. If swallowed, can enter the lungs and may cause chemical pneumonitis.

Chronic Effects: None expected.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: Preexisting eye, skin and respiratory conditions may be aggravated by exposure.
Suspected Cancer Agent:
Yes No X
Undertoad • Feb 17, 2009 3:44 pm
44) WD-40 is highly flammable and can be used to produce all sorts of interesting explosions and fires.
Sirensong12 • Feb 17, 2009 3:53 pm
Oil and water don't mix.
TheMercenary • Feb 17, 2009 4:07 pm
Note, do not squirt in eye. :D
Flint • Feb 17, 2009 5:02 pm
http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/household/wd-40.asp
TheMercenary • Feb 17, 2009 6:34 pm
Ya damm fun killer, I was wanting to hear the responses to everyone's daily use of WD-40! :p
Elspode • Feb 17, 2009 7:52 pm
45) Makes a dandy intimate lubricant.

46) Cures cancer.

47) The astronauts are issued individual "glove box" size cannisters for their - you guessed it - gloves!
Cloud • Feb 17, 2009 8:04 pm
#5. Keeps flies off cows?

wha?
TheMercenary • Feb 17, 2009 8:38 pm
Splode. :D
#45
monster • Feb 17, 2009 8:38 pm
Cloud;535700 wrote:
#5. Keeps flies off cows?

wha?


That's just what you say when caught lubricating a cow with WD-40...
xoxoxoBruce • Feb 17, 2009 9:32 pm
Don't use it on guns except for topical cleaning. It leaves a sticky residue as it dries out.
capnhowdy • Feb 22, 2009 1:51 pm
Works well as a laxative. And the red tube thingy also makes it an effective method for cleaning your ears.

If the party is lollygagging, toss a can into the fire barrel.

Spray a liberal coat in your bathtub prior to mother-in-law visits.