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  • FrankT

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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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    That some awesome stuff for sure...if it's not moving and it needs to, WD40...if it's moving and doesn't need to, "duck" tape

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    its great stuff for sure !!! BUT, I would never lube, clean, or have anything to do with it on a firearm !!!
    its kinda like armor-all....once its used, the steel expects it frequently. or rust will prevail.
    learn'd that @ 29 palm's many-many moon's ago:loco:

    and of course... that's my opinion. others may know more than I
     
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    If you shoot mil surp ammo, the stuff with corrosive primers, you'll want to swab the bore with water followed up with WD-40 to displace the water. That was my routine at the range when I shot the stuff. Did a thorough cleaning when I got home.
     

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    I have always religiously sprayed down my guns and saltwater fishing reels with WD. Never had a gun to rust or a reel to corrode. Just remember, WD-40 is NOT a good lubricant for any heavy use, even door hinges, no matter what the piece above says. It will also wash out good lubrication if you flood it.
     

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    Cleaning my guns that have a moly coated bbl and use moly coated bullets,the ONLY thing that I use in the bbl is WD. I can shoot 30-40rds at the range and clean using 4 patches on a proper JAG. First patch saturated with WD then three more to dry/buff. CLEAN.

    Like John sez,exteriors of guns(especially in Flah-Dah),fishing equipment,SCUBA equipment,and anything subjected to a rainy environment. Including the cockpit of my ex-boat. Great stuff. --- SAWMAN
     

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    I quit useing it on my guns years ago and now only use Rem Oil. There are always 1or2 cans of it in the motor home tho. Wouldn't leave home with out it.
     

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    Apparently the company that makes WD-40 doesn't agree. http://wd40.com/about-us/myths-legends-fun-facts/

    [h=3]What a Fish story![/h]Myth: WD-40 contains fish oil.
    Fact:
    Consumers have told us over the years that they have caught some of the biggest fish ever after protecting their fish hooks and lures with WD-40. We believe this legend came from folks assuming that the product must contain fish oil since it appears to attract fish. Sorry Charlie®, it just ain’t so.

    WD-40 Company has taken steps to respect and conserve the environment, and encourages its users to do the same. While WD-40 can be used to help protect fishing equipment from rust and corrosion, WD-40 Company does not recommend using WD-40 to attract fish.
     

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    Apparently the company that makes WD-40 doesn't agree. http://wd40.com/about-us/myths-legends-fun-facts/

    [h=3]What a Fish story![/h]Myth: WD-40 contains fish oil.
    Fact:
    Consumers have told us over the years that they have caught some of the biggest fish ever after protecting their fish hooks and lures with WD-40. We believe this legend came from folks assuming that the product must contain fish oil since it appears to attract fish. Sorry Charlie®, it just ain’t so.

    WD-40 Company has taken steps to respect and conserve the environment, and encourages its users to do the same. While WD-40 can be used to help protect fishing equipment from rust and corrosion, WD-40 Company does not recommend using WD-40 to attract fish.

    That was going to be my next question, would it not give off a scent or oil that would actually distract the Fish???
     

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    No matter what the company says, I have fished with people that spray WD on artificial and live bait. They catch fish so it does not turn the fish off. Does it turn the fish on? You will have to ask the fish.


    I do use RemOil as a lube for some things. I do not use it for corrosion/rust prevention.

    http://www.6mmbr.com/corrosiontest.html

    There is an even more exhaustive test out there I will try to find.
     
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    JohnAL

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    This article illustrates what I was told 30 years ago by A/C IAs and old time military aviation specialists:

    http://lifehacker.com/5891936/when-should-i-not-use-wd+40

    I have 2 or 3 40+ year old guns that I bought new that prove him wrong too. Like I said above, I have never had rust on a gun that was treated with WD40 after handling. I have a friend in Knoxville (he does not do forums) but he swears that he just pulled his Rem 1100 and Rem. 700 out of soft gun cases stored in the closet for the last 30 years without being opened and that they are perfect. I know for a fact he only uses WD40 for protection of the outside and 3n1 oil for lubrication. I trust him as much as I trust anyone that I know to tell me the truth.
     

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    I was illustrating the part about lubrication. I've heard WD-40 is hygroscopic (had to look it up to remember the word LOL) but don't have any empirical experience using it as a preservative.
     
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