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    Pinched from another forum - check out use 39 and try it on your flies.

    I had a neighbour 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 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'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 stovetop... Voila! It's now shinier than it's ever been. You'll be amazed.

    Here are some of the 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 it slippery.

    5) Keeps flies off cows.

    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/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 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 play 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 favourite use is: 'cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers.'

    38) The favourite 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 re-wash. Presto! Lipstick is gone!

    43) If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the moisture and allow the car to start.

    44) Believe it or not, the basic ingredient is fish oil.

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    one of the responses :>

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    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.

    Worked for me last night I swear by it eusa_liar.gif

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    • #3
      If you spray it on Mackerel when sea fishing dogfish go mad for i so i have been old.

      WCB

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      • #4
        Another great use of WD40 is the red pipe that some canisters are supplied with - they are great for making plastic tubes

        TT.

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        • #5
          Tell you one place I won't have it and that's anywhere near my rod building .:
          Cap

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          • #6
            Very useful stuff but a few points:

            1. The point mentioned last s an Urban Myth, it is a mineral Oil derivative with no fish oil in it.

            2. Be careful using it as a lubricant on internal workings, it will flush out a lot of crap, but also original lubricant. You can end up with very little actual lubrication when having sprayed items with WC40

            3. It dissolves some rubber hair bands ( such as those I use for bridle rigging live Mackerel ), I found this out after soaking some rigged hooks that got salt spay on them yesterday.

            4. I would not be without it in my shed - but I have many other lubricants too - it is not a cure all.
            Last edited by SJF, Simon; 16-06-2008, 18:24. Reason: Bard spellin

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            • #7
              Absolutely. WOuld never let it near our machines at work, because it mixes with paper dust to make a very fine glue and machine sticker! Never use it as a lubricant, only as a cleaner.

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              • #8
                Also hit their web site for a bit of fun. If memory serves, they have an on-going contest for 'new applications.' Here's the (considerably) short list from the manufacturer.

                http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/household/wd-40.asp

                fae
                Last edited by fredaevans; 16-06-2008, 14:46.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Teifi-Terrorist View Post
                  Another great use of WD40 is the red pipe that some canisters are supplied with - they are great for making plastic tubes

                  TT.
                  .................because they are plastic tubes :}

                  Best wishes for your new forum.

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                  • #10
                    he he, indeed De Selby. :>

                    Thanks for joining and welcome on-board.

                    TT.

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Teifi-Terrorist View Post
                      Another great use of WD40 is the red pipe that some canisters are supplied with - they are great for making plastic tubes

                      TT.
                      or snorting strange chemicals up yer nose oops sorry lads i thought it was friday lol

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                      • #12
                        That red tube would not deal with the quantities ingested by a certain chef of my aquaintance ,eh Simon ????

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