Things You Might Not Know About
WD-40
Just for something different, here’s a piece that is based
on an e-mail I received – and subsequently modified to remove a few
inaccuracies. The intro that follows is
from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WD-40
WD-40 is the
trademark of a widely used penetrating oil (cleaner, lubricant and
anti-corrosive solution) developed in 1953 by Norm Larsen, then working for the
Rocket Chemical Company, to eliminate water and prevent corrosion on electrical
circuitry. It stands for "Water Displacement, 40th attempt" (see
below). Its first industrial use was by Convair, which used WD-40 to protect
the outer skin of the Atlas missile from rust and corrosion. The product first
became commercially available on store shelves in San Diego in 1958.
WD-40's name
comes straight out of Norm Larsen's lab book. Larsen was attempting to concoct
a formula to prevent corrosion—a task that is done by displacing water. His
persistence paid off when he perfected the formula on his 40th try.
Over the years,
WD-40 users have discovered that this amazing product can do a whole bunch of
things Norm never originally imagined.
Here are a few of them (none of which have been verified or recommended by
the WD-40 Company – so you try them at your own risk).
Removes crayon from
walls
Cleans fiberglass
bathtubs
Removes old
cellophane tape
Removes ink from
blue jeans
Cleans bottoms of
pots and pans
Protects wrought
iron from rust
Removes coffee stains
from leather
Cleans black
streaks from hardwood floors
Cleans mildew from
refrigerator gasket
Removes gum stuck
to concrete, shovels, linoleum floors
Polishes away
scratches on countertops
Keeps clay from
sticking to shovels
Prevents rake from
rusting
Removes lipstick
from fabric
Cleans dust from
artificial flowers
Un-kinks gold
chains
Removes tree sap
from tree snippers
Stops squeaks on
patio doors
Spray around flower
beds to keep cats out
Pre-lubricates
threads on wood screws
Removes gum from
bed sheets
Removes decals from
car windows and bumpers
Cleans motorcycle
chains
Cleans and protects
aluminum vehicle wheel rims
Lubricates vehicle
key holes
Removes pine tar
from truck bed covers
Drives moisture
from electrical wiring in cars
Removes tape marks
and permanent marker from dry erase board
Protects tools from
corrosion
Protects golf clubs
from rust and corrosion
Removes bike skid
marks from driveway
Removes grass
stains from softballs
Prevents rust on
bicycle spokes, frame and cables
Helps break in
baseball mitts
Removes tar and
asphalt from shoe soles
Un-sticks piano
keys
Looks like this
stuff may be able to lubricate and protect dang near anything. For the full list, go to
http://fanclub.wd40.com/Members/pdfs/WD-40_2000UsesList.pdf
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