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Old 07-06-10, 09:00 PM
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What is the main ingredient of WD-40 ?


Before you read to the end, does anybody 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 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.


WD-40 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, satur ate 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.
Old 07-06-10, 09:31 PM
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lol nice..... slow day at work john ?:P
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Originally Posted by Darkness01
lol nice..... slow day at work john ?:P
You know Dickson one of the uses which is not listed is. If you spray it all over your body girls won't stick to you..
Old 07-07-10, 07:54 AM
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^^^ lmfao.....
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Originally Posted by //LRD
You know Dickson one of the uses which is not listed is. If you spray it all over your body girls won't stick to you..

lmao Love Y@ John !
Old 07-07-10, 11:11 AM
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keeps flies off cows? I def would not want that sprayed on my hamburger!
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Originally Posted by //LRD
You know Dickson one of the uses which is not listed is. If you spray it all over your body girls won't stick to you..
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I know about WD40.
Four years ago I used it to get paint off my wife's GS.
I have also used it to clean stains from the carpet and I've used it to clean the leather seats.
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Nice find you can't say u learn something new every day....
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Another who knew ???

I have drank coffee for as long as I can remember. And just the other week my neighbor Dave offered me a cup of Joe.Well I took him up on his offer knowing that he meant coffee, But there are other nicknames for coffee like Java, mud, murk and Jamoke. Joe is the most commonly used. So then I asked Dave why do people call it Joe. And of course he gave me some crazy story . . I guess you would have to know Dave to understand the .
Fast forward to ta day. I'm on the internet and came across this.

The true meaning behind the nickname Joe

Secretary of the Navy, Joseph Daniels banned alcohol from US Navy warships in 1913 and sailors began drinking more and more coffee and calling it 'Joe'.

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Old 07-18-10, 07:19 AM
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That's a good one.
I've have one I have always wondered about. Why are the customers of prostitutes named "Johns"? My name isn't John but I feel bad for all the guys with that name who have to hear it ocassionally.

Anyone wanna check it out?
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John is just a common name so their real name can be anonymous. Like an unidentified person is called a John Doe.
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Originally Posted by Ice350
That's a good one.
I've have one I have always wondered about. Why are the customers of prostitutes named "Johns"? My name isn't John but I feel bad for all the guys with that name who have to hear it ocassionally.

Anyone wanna check it out?
to answer your question Reggie

The name "John Doe" is used as a placeholder name in a legal action, case or discussion for a male party, whose true identity is unknown or must be withheld for legal reasons. The name is also used to refer to a male corpse or hospital patient whose identity is unknown. This practice is widely used in the United States and Canada, but is rare in other English-speaking countries (including the United Kingdom itself, from where its use in a legal context originates.

The one that gets me is (gotta use the john)..


Thomas Crapper (1836-1910) also known as John Crapper, did exist and is credited with improving the functionality of the early flush toilet (or "water closet," as it was then called), but he did not, contrary to popular belief, invent the pseudo-eponymous bathroom appliance from scratch. Credit for that goes to 16th-century author Sir John Harrington, who not only came up with the idea but installed an early working prototype in the palace of Queen Elizabeth I, his godmother. The first patent for a flushing water closet was issued to Alexander Cummings in 1775, sixty years before Thomas Crapper was born.

I kinda like where this thread is going. keep the interesting info coming guys, we're never to old to learn something new and interesting.
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I love this kind of stuff!

Who knows where the expression "***** to the wall" came from? Hint: It's not about *********.
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Originally Posted by speeder
I love this kind of stuff!

Who knows where the expression "***** to the wall" came from? Hint: It's not about *********.
Good one the true meaning behind (***** to the wall)

Term used by pilots. when accelerating quickly, the throttle is pushed all the way to the panel and the throttle lever (ball) actually touches the panel (wall). Hence, ***** to the wall..


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