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.
It is a carefully guarded recipe known
only to four people. Only one of them is the "brew master."
There are about 2.5 million gallons of the stuff manufactured each year.
It gets it’s distinctive smell from a fragrance that is added to the
brew. Ken East (one of the original founders) says there is nothing in
WD-40 that would hurt you.
The Corvair Company bought it in bulk to
protect their Atlas missile parts. The workers were so pleased with the
product, they began smuggling (also know as "shrinkage" or
"stealing") it to use at home. The executives decided there
might be a consumer market for it and put it in cans. The rest, as they
say, is history.
WD-40 today has many uses, here are just some
of the uses:
- Protects silver from tarnishing
- Cleans and lubricates guitar string
- Gets oil spots off concrete driveways
- Gives floors that ‘just-waxed’ sheen
without making it slippery
- Keeps flies off cows
- Restores and cleans chalkboards
- Removes lipstick stains
- Loosens stubborn zippers
- Untangles jewelry chains
- Removes stains from stainless steel sinks
- Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue
grill
- Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from
oxidizing
- Removes tomato stains from clothing
- Keeps glass shower doors free from water
spots
- Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble
floors
- Keeps scissors working smoothly
- Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and
doors in homes
- Gives a children’s play gym slide a shine
for a super fast slide
- Rids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky
noises
- Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows
and makes them easier to open
- Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to
open and close
- Restores and cleans padded leather
dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl bumpers
- Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles
- Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric
fans
- Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles,
wagons and bicycles for easy handling
- Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers
and keeps them running smoothly
- Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw
blades, and other tools
- Removes splattered grease on stove
- Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging
- Lubricates prosthetic limbs
- Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the
smell)
- Removes all traces of duct tape
- I have even heard of folks spraying it on
their arms, and knees to relieve arthritis pain
- South’s favorite use was "cleans and
removes love bugs from grilles and bumpers"
- Favorite use in the state of New York--WD-40
protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements
- 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
- Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the
sting away immediately, and stops the itch
- WD-40 is great for removing crayon from
walls. Spray on the mark and wipe with a clean rag
- 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! Lipstick
is gone!
- If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap,
it would displace the moisture and allow the car to start WD-40, long known
for its ability remove gunk !
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