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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