New uses for WD40 in TRNC - be amazed!

Tenakoutou



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Message Posted:
11/08/2011 09:17

(Before you read to the end, do you know what the main ingredient of WD-40 is?)I had a neighbour who had bought a new van. I got up very early one Sunday morning and saw that some vandal had spray painted red all around the sides of this white van. I went over and told him the bad news. He was very upset and was trying to work out what to do, probably nothing until Monday morning, since nothing was open.Another neighbour came out and told him to get some WD-40 and clean itoff. It removed the unwanted paint beautifully and did not harm the paint! WD-40 - how did someone work out it would do that?'Water Displacement No.40' The product began from a search for 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 b

Tenakoutou



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Message Posted:
11/08/2011 09:19

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's the first thing that has ever cleaned that spotty shower screen. If yours is plastic, it works just as well as on glass.. It's a miracle! Then try it on your cooker top .... Kazamm! 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 20 strings.4. Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making them slippery.5. Keeps flies off cows.6. Restores and cleans blackboards.7. Removes lipstick stains.8. Loosens stubborn zips.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.

Tenakoutou



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Message Posted:
11/08/2011 09:23

14. Keeps glass shower screens 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. Dead insects will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly! Use WD-40!20. Gives a children's playground gym slide a 20 shine for a super fast slide..21. WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and wipe with a clean rag.22. 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!

Tenakoutou



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Message Posted:
11/08/2011 09:25

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. WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a little on live bait or lures and you will be catching the big one in no time.

Tenakoutou



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Message Posted:
11/08/2011 09:29

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 counties .



38. Use it for gnat bites. It takes the sting away immediately and stops the itch.



I can add another one......if u spray ur garden pots around the sides it stops slugs/snails eating ur plants : )



I can add another .... removes chewing gum from anything.And for some reason............spray it on your arthritic knee joints etc and it will ease them.



P. S. The basic ingredient is FISH OIL!

Groucho



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Message Posted:
11/08/2011 09:36

I was told and understood the basic ingredient is oil harvested from duck down. Which always seemed to make logical sense given the phrase 'water off a duck's back'.

jool17


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Message Posted:
11/08/2011 09:38

If only we had known, I have used it many times on mini distributors to drive out damp. Mini’s because of the location of the distributor where prone to this.

If I had known of WD’s full capabilities life would have been much easier

and cheaper. Thanks for that.

martinD41


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Message Posted:
11/08/2011 10:06

Ten ,you are correct,in fact the early cans of WD40 had a logo which contained the outline of a Rocket......

keldanreb


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Message Posted:
11/08/2011 10:14

i used to put a condom over it and................................................

Tango1


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Message Posted:
11/08/2011 10:16

Mozzie and fly spray will also take melted tarmac off car paintwork. Msg.5 I also know someone who swears by WD40 on her arthritic joints. She was loathe to tell people at first in case they thought she was off her rocker!!

CarrieRBag



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Message Posted:
11/08/2011 10:20

Wow, fantastic list..... does it cure gout do you reckon???????

Ailletoo


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Message Posted:
11/08/2011 10:22

I use it on everything... T-Cut is another wonder! Great for cleaning tiles.

Hippo


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Message Posted:
11/08/2011 10:49

Cyprus today reports panic buying on WD40.....



'Fighting broke out today in a Girne supermarket over the remaining cans of WD40 a recent posting on a well known expat bullitin board giving further uses for WD40 is attributed to this disgracefull behaviour.



A shopper(who asked not to have thier name printed), questioned outside the shop carrying two cases of the product said 'Its the best thing since viagra"

Ralph96



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Message Posted:
11/08/2011 11:26

Is that the band who Ali Cambel sings with?

stellasstar1



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Message Posted:
11/08/2011 11:35

I wish I'd known earlier about removing tomato stains, as nothing has ever seemed to shift them, and in the summer, I tend to eat (and spill) a lot of tomato's. I've ruined loads of clothes this way. Thanks for that info.

Lemtich



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Message Posted:
11/08/2011 11:57

My missus had hydro cortisone cream (Prednol a) on her arms and where she touched a cream faux leather couch it reacted with her skin and left brown marks. I've tried hair spray, nail polish remover, bleach, WD40, fairy liquid and Brasso. The hair spray made the stains fade slightly but they're still there. Any ideas?

Tango1


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Message Posted:
11/08/2011 12:13

If you've tried everything, do what I did and buy a "throw". Working on the theory that if you can't clean it, then hide it!!

mmmmmm



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Message Posted:
11/08/2011 12:16

Hi Lemtich re msg



Spray tan the rest of her bod ? 16



Further use for WD 40



Spray the arms of your big sat dish to deter Spiders from making 'house' in your nice, expensive. quality INVACOM quad LNB..

simbas



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Message Posted:
11/08/2011 12:21

Lem , Try gently rubbing it with a little bit of Jif on a damp sponge / cloth

Simbas

janjin



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Message Posted:
11/08/2011 15:12

Just a warning to any Asthmatics is that it irritates my Asthma.

Thanks for the tips, will use with care.

Groucho



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Message Posted:
11/08/2011 18:34

Are you saying WD40 is not salbutamol substitute? Blimey must be the only thing it's not an alternative for...

IbrahimAbi


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Message Posted:
11/08/2011 18:57

Thanks for the info, think I will take a rain cheque on your barbie though (No 11)

bignobby


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Message Posted:
11/08/2011 18:58

can also use it to get money from a scotish man's hand

but it will take up to half a can

Tenakoutou



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Message Posted:
11/08/2011 20:15

Perhaps the TRNC Council of Ministers could use a coupla three cans of WD40 to 'free up' the PTP procedure!

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
11/08/2011 22:04

Wow! I never knew it had do many uses. Thanks for the tips.

Jeannie


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Message Posted:
11/08/2011 22:15

I use WD40 quite lot but didn't realise it could be used for so many things.



Ah well, that's me tomorrow then - giving the bathroom tiles a "good do".



Thanks

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
11/08/2011 22:18

Jeanne. I thought you had the cleaners in once a week? )

Jeannie


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Message Posted:
11/08/2011 22:26

Bill - you may live at "No 1 Doyen Mansions" but, sadly, we are not all as fortunate as to be able to retain "staff"

janjin



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Message Posted:
11/08/2011 22:27

Nice one Gavin HEY what an idea !!

HotHippo


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Message Posted:
12/08/2011 07:29

OK, I'll take the bait.

Message 23, WeeWillie, it has long been known that the Scots are among the most generous in the world.

Those who are genuinely tight, tend to make blame others.

Away, and ........................