[Loch-Ruadh] WD-40 The miracle helper

ykt ktykt grainne_s at earthlink.net
Sun May 9 20:34:36 PDT 2004


Kool!  I'm going to print off a copy of that list for future reference.

Grainne


----- Original Message ----- 
From: Connie Nurmi 
To: Shire of Loch Ruadh, Kingdom of Ansteorra, SCA,Inc.
Sent: 05/07/2004 10:43:25 PM 
Subject: [Loch-Ruadh] WD-40 The miracle helper


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WD-40 Miracle helper



For what it's worth....


A friend sent this to me, and when I read the "shower door" part I 
tried it. It's the first thing that has ever cleaned that spotty shower 
door. Mine is plastic, not glass and it's a miracle! Then I tried my stove 
top.... Voila! it's now shinier than it's ever been. I'm amazed.

The product began from a search for a rust preventative solvent and 
de-greaser to protect missile parts. WD-40 was created in 1953 by three 
technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company. It's name comes 
from the project that was to find a "water displacement" compound. They 
were successful with the fortieth formulation, thus WD-40.

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 known as "shrinkage" or "stealing") it out to use at home. The 
executives decided there might be a consumer market for it and put it in 
aerosol cans.
The rest, as they say, is history.

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 its distinctive smell from a 
fragrance that is added to the brew. Ken East says there is nothing in WD-40 
that would hurt you.

Here are some of the uses:

Protects silver from tarnishing
Cleans and lubricates guitar strings
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 of 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
Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on 
riding mowers
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, hands, knees to 
relieve arthritis pain.
One fellow claims spraying it on fishing lures attracts fish.

WD-40 has been designated the "official multi-purpose problem-solver of 
NASCAR," a ringing endorsement if there ever was one. Can WD-40 can 
solve the Jeff Gordon problem?

In celebration of their 50th year, the company conducted a contest to 
learn the favorite uses of it's customers and fan club members, (Yes, 
there is a WD-40 Fan Club).  They compiled the information to identify 
the favorite use in each of the 50 states.

Naturally I was curious about Georgia and Alabama and found the 
favorite use in both states was that it penetrates stuck bolts, lug nuts, and 
hose ends.
Florida's favorite use was,  "cleans and removes lovebugs from grills 
and bumpers".
California's favorite use was, "penetrating the bolts on the Golden 
Gate Bridge".

Let me close with one final, wonderful use -- the favorite use in the 
State of New York --WD-40 protects the Statue of Liberty from the 
elements.

 



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