WD-40 - Could All This Be True?

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WD-40 - Could All This Be True?

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What IS The Main Ingredient of WD-40?
Before you read to the end, does anybody know what the main ingredient of WD-40?
No Cheating.....

WD-40 ~ Who knew!

I had a neighbor who 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 neighbor 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 was 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 finally successful for a formulation, with their fortieth attempt, 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 on glass.
It's a miracle!
Then try it on your stove-top.
It's now shinier than it's ever been.
You'll be amazed.

WD-40 Uses:
1. Protects silver from tarnishing.
2. Removes road tar and grime from cars.
3. Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.
4. Gives floor that 'just-waxed' sheen without making them slippery.
5. Keeps the flies off of Cows, Horses, and other Farm Critters, as well. (Ya gotta love this one!!!)
6. Restores and cleans chalkboards.
7. Removes lipstick stains.
8. Loosens stubborn zippers.
9. Untangles jewelry chains.
10. Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.
11. Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.
12. Keeps ceramic / terracotta 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 both home and vehicles doors.
18. It removes that nasty tar and scuff marks from the kitchen 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. Remove those nasty Bug guts that will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly!
20. Gives a children's playground gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.
21. Lubricates gearshift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers...
22. Rids kids rocking chair 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 grease splatters from stove-tops.
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 favorite use is: 'cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers.'
38. The favorite use in the state of New York, it 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. It is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray it on the marks 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 rewash. Presto! The lipstick is gone!
43. If you spray it inside a wet distributor cap, it will displace the moisture, allowing the engine to start.

P.S.
As for that Basic, Main Ingredient.......
Well.... it's FISH OIL....
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From the MSDS for WD-40. See any fish oil in there? I've always gone on the premise that if there's one piece of misinformation, the whole thing is suspect. WD-40 smells like Kerosene to me. JMO

Ingredient CAS # Weight Percent
Aliphatic Hydrocarbon 64742-47-8 45-50
Petroleum Base Oil 64742-58-1 64742-53-6 64742-56-9 64742-65-0 <25
LVP Aliphatic Hydrocarbon 64742-47-8 12-18
Non-Hazardous Ingredients Mixture <10
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I was first introduced to WD-40 when I was in the Navy.We used it to lubricate missile launchers and auxiliary fuel tank latches on F-4s. This was the original formula made by Rocket Chemical Co. and it is now owned by someone else and I believe the formula has been changed. I don't keep any of it around anymore because it will contaminate open paint cans;in fact I don't have ANY aerosol sprays in my shop for that very reason.

The only product I know of that contained fish oil was Rust-O-leum paint.Their reducer was pure fish oil.I don't believe they still use it though.The stuff worked great but once applied you could not paint over it without it lifting the base.Couldn't put a barrier coat on either;wouldn't stick.Only option was to chemical strip it and acid etch the bare metal before re-priming and painting.
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The new thinking is to avoid anything with a drying agent in like WD 40. I have switched over to Coon P it was originally made for NASA and the rovers they sent to Mars. It was reformulated just for knives. I can tell you your knives will not pick up dirt or lent when used like they do with other oil. After about one year of use I would recommend it. It is what is used at the knife museum at SMKW and it has a very nice smell. It is formulated just for knives. If not that, I would go with Remington oil or some other gun oil because they have done so much research on the product. Just my 3 cents
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My Dad used WD-40 on his arthritic joints occasionally. He always claimed it relieved the pain.

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It works well to remove dirt and smudges from vinyl siding and aluminum painted trim too.
And it beats any stainless steel cleaner that I have found.
It will make any stainless steel sink or appliance look like new.
The one thing it is not real great at, in my opinion, is as a general lubricant. Much better as a cleaner.
But arthritic joint pain?? ::shrug:: Now thats incredible !
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..............I heard or read somewhere that you should never use it on a gun???..........any one know for sure if this is true???............... ::shrug:: ..........................
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carrmillus wrote:..............I heard or read somewhere that you should never use it on a gun???..........any one know for sure if this is true???............... ::shrug:: ..........................
Yes ,I have been told not to use it to lub your gun but it is good to clean it. The reason it is not a good lubricant is the drying agent in it.I just read a article in a knife book about this very subject,I can't remember what one. Look into the Coon P I have never used anything as good yet and like you guys, I have tried it all.
I have heard about the WD 40 for joint pain and arthritis.
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It works so well on salmon lures that it is illegal in Oregon.
You will get a big fine, all equipment, boat, etc can be seized.

I had never heard of the WD 40 for joint pain and arthritis. ::uc::

Since I have almost constant pain in the joints of my fingers from arthritis, (to the point I often cannot work on knives), I just sprayed my hands with WD-40.
It didn't eliminate the pain, but it certainly did diminish it! ::ds::

Of course when I washed it off to use the computer, the pain returned to full intensity. :(

I will be sign'in off for a while boys, I'm goin' out to the shop and get my hands all oily! :mrgreen:
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Rub it in, rub it in!!
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I wouldn't put that stuff on or in my body.

You should handle it just like you would motor oil.
Wear rubber gloves.

Here are the true facts from WD-40 website.

http://wd40.com/about-us/myths-legends-fun-facts/

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knifetime wrote:
carrmillus wrote:..............I heard or read somewhere that you should never use it on a gun???..........any one know for sure if this is true???............... ::shrug:: ..........................
Yes ,I have been told not to use it to lub your gun but it is good to clean it. The reason it is not a good lubricant is the drying agent in it.I just read a article in a knife book about this very subject,I can't remember what one. Look into the Coon P I have never used anything as good yet and like you guys, I have tried it all.
I have heard about the WD 40 for joint pain and arthritis.
............knifetime, thanks for the info!!...I've never used it on a gun, but I have soaked knives in it that were really bad rusted, one I couldn't even open, and it worked for that!!......... ::tu:: ..........
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A very good home made penetrating oil is a mix of 50/50 ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid) and Acetone. Not so sure the Acetone would be all that good for knife handles though. :shock:
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knives-are-quiet wrote:I wouldn't put that stuff on or in my body.

You should handle it just like you would motor oil.
Wear rubber gloves.

Here are the true facts from WD-40 website.

http://wd40.com/about-us/myths-legends-fun-facts/

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And wear a mask maybe?? ::rotflol:: ::rotflol:: ::rotflol::

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I have used it to remove road tar from the car.
It's good to get the stickers and glue off of just about anything.
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....like my grandpa used to say-"good for mumps,bumps and bruises and makes childbirth a pleasure"......... ::rotflol:: ::rotflol:: ::rotflol:: ............
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Now that right there is funny. :lol:
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carrmillus wrote:..............I heard or read somewhere that you should never use it on a gun???..........any one know for sure if this is true???............... ::shrug:: ..........................
Howdy fellers! Many claim that WD-40 will gum up on a gun, and its been told to me for so long by so many that I dare. Not use it to lubricate a firearm.

But I can tell you this for sure. It is the absolute best bore/small parts cleaner you can use. It's just not a good lube. But you put that stuff in a shotgun barrel that you think is clean, let it soak for a minute and then run a brush through it grid and it'll look like mud in the barrel. Then run some paper towel patches through it and the nastiest grey slime you've ever seen will come out. It's the best stuff, and the cheapest for removing all that plastic wad fowling.

Now if you reall want it clean, soak the bore in WD-40 (I plug the barrel with a paper towel and fill it full), then chuck your cleaning rod in a drill with a bore brush on the end, and run it up and down the bore until its hot to the touch. Then clean with some patches made from paper towels. You'd be amazed what comes out of your clean barrel.

That WD-40 really dissolves that plastic fouling like nothing else I've tried.
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