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FROM THE WD-40 WEBSITE

What does WD-40 stand for?
WD-40 literally stands for Water Displacement, 40th attempt. That’s the name straight out of the lab book used by the chemist who developed WD-40 back in 1953. The chemist, Norm Larsen, was attempting to concoct a formula to prevent corrosion—a task which is done by displacing water. Norm’s persistence paid off when he perfected the formula on his 40th try. Please see Our History for more information.

What does WD-40 contain?
While the ingredients in WD-40 are secret, we can tell you what WD-40 does NOT contain. WD-40 does not contain silicone, kerosene, water, wax, graphite, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), or any known cancer-causing agents.

FROM THE EMAIL

I had a neighbour who had 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 neighbour 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’m 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 successful with the fortieth formulation, 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 glass.

It’s a miracle! Then try it on your stovetop… Voila!

It’s now shinier than it’s ever been.


You’ll be amazed.

Here are some of the uses:

1) Protects silver from tarnishing.
2) Removes road tar and grime from cars.
3) Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.
4) Gives floors that ‘just-waxed’ sheen without making it slippery.
5) Keeps flies off cows.
6) Restores and cleans chalkboards.
7) Removes lipstick stains.
8) Loosens stubborn zippers.
9) Untangles jewellery chains.
10) Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.
11) Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.
12) Keeps ceramic/terra cotta 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 vehicles and doors in homes
18) It removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floor!
19)Use WD-40 for those nasty tar and scuff marks on 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.
20) Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly! Use WD-40!
21) Gives a children’s play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.
22) Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers.
23) Rids kids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises.
24) Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open.
25) Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close.
26) Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl bumpers.
27) Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles.
28) Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans.
29) Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles or easy handling.
30) Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly.
31) Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools.
32) Removes splattered grease on stove.
33) Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging.
34) Lubricates prosthetic limbs.
35) Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell).
36) Removes all traces of duct tape.
37) Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis pain.
38) Florida’s favourite use is: “cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers.”
39) The favourite use in the state of New York WD-40 protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements
40) 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.
41) Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately and stops the itch.

42) WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and wipe with a clean rag.

43) 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 re-wash. Presto! Lipstick is gone!

44) If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the moisture and allow the car to start.

P. S. The basic ingredient is FISH OIL.

Want a bigger list http://www.wd40.com.au/List/list.html

More info direct from the WD-40 company http://www.wd40.com.au/about_us.html

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25 Comments so far

  1. Molecule on July 29th, 2007

    F*CK that’s great!!!

  2. Abe on July 31st, 2007

    Main ingredients, from the material safety data sheet, are:

    * 50%: Stoddard solvent (mineral spirits, also commonly known as dry cleaning solvent)
    * 25%: Liquefied petroleum gas (presumably as a propellant, carbon dioxide is used now to reduce considerable flammability)
    * 15 %: Mineral oil (light lubricating oil)
    * 10-%: Inert ingredients

    The German version of the mandatory EU safety sheet lists the following safety relevant ingredients:

    * 60-80%: Heavy Naphtha (petroleum product), hydrogen treated
    * 1-5%: Carbon dioxide

    Source: Wikipedia.

  3. anon on July 31st, 2007

    if sprayed on toilets and flat surfaces at bars, it dissolves cocain before people can sonrt it, is used all around London, and seems to work really fine.

  4. anon on August 2nd, 2007

    So you just took all of this info from the WD40 website and reposted it here. What a great service you have provided. For all we know, you work for them.

  5. TJS on August 2nd, 2007

    Dear anon
    Re your post | bullshit@mailinator.com | IP: 52.128.30.11
    So you just took all of this info from the WD40 website and reposted it here. What a great service you have provided. For all we know, you work for them.

    Attached is the msg I was sent. However I do wish I worked for them as I may be able to get some money for some nice things for a change.

    Regards
    TJ

  6. daddyfunny on August 2nd, 2007

    Do you have pain in your joints? Spray on WD40 a few times and see how quickly the pain disappears. This is no joke. It is a pain reliever for joint pains.

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  8. TJS on August 4th, 2007

    AS THIS IS A FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ORIENTED SITE WE REQUEST

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  9. ted on August 6th, 2007

    it also killls yellowjackets and hornets and is cheaper that insecticide

  10. Charles Rivers on August 7th, 2007

    Um…. I have used WD40 and it really does work wonders. My question is why would they call it WD40?

  11. TJS on August 7th, 2007

    As the info says WD-40 literally stands for Water Displacement, 40th attempt. On the deeper side of thought about your question scientists and people like me with a high IQ have strange minds. We usually look for a unique name when naming something such as a chemical I invented about 13 years ago I called SM2 short for Spot Magic 2nd formula. This can be found at our order page

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  13. ken on August 13th, 2007

    my question is, just what did WD39 not do that WD40 does? not remove chewing gum residue? …and did they stop at the 40th attempt? if so, why. maybe WD47 would have cured cancer or something.

  14. ajshields on August 13th, 2007

    i am interested in the range of uses that wd40 appear to have

  15. David Traver Adolphus on August 14th, 2007

    Ah, it’s a crappy lubricant. Many people have discovered that to their dismay, it lacks whatever it is you call that cohesive property that lubricants possess. It’s easily removed from bearing surfaces.

  16. JT on August 14th, 2007

    I just used WD40 to clean the soap scum and water spots on my shower door, AND IT WORKED GREAT!!!

  17. Rob on August 15th, 2007

    Don’t spray WD 40 on electrical things, like electric motors. It can eat through the covering that is on the windings on motors and ruin them

  18. Sexy Lingerie on August 17th, 2007

    wd 40 is amazing, i used it to clean some stuff at my office today

  19. TJS on August 22nd, 2007

    Thanks for all your useful comments guys have you found anymore uses?

  20. Shannon on August 25th, 2007

    if you have stubborn stickers on car windows. take a scraper (like a small one you would use for dry wall) and soak it with WD-40. It scrapes off like butter and since its lubed up, it doesn’t scratch your window if you got a safe blade. even a razor blade would work, but its safer to use the other tool.

  21. Jack on August 26th, 2007

    Jack…

    I like the way you have layed it down in this post thanks….

  22. Ryan on August 27th, 2007

    I was staying in a Condo on Vacation and we had a very loud squeeky bathroom door. Not having any WD-40 I grabbed a can of Pam Cooking spray and it worked like a charm.

  23. TJS on August 28th, 2007

    Since here in Australia we do not really use the Pam Cooking spray what other ideas has anyone got for using it, aside from the obvious?

    We have a product called pure and simple which I assume is similar a vegetable oil spray.

    We have used it for;

    helps to brown chips when sprayed on
    keeps oven shelves moving freely
    Welding flux
    Avoiding overspray
    Releasing molds eg soap
    protects from moisture undersides of chairs
    when rolling out bread dough sprayed on the bench it stops it sticking also helps with a golden crust

    When I think of more I will put them up maybe even make a page.

  24. Daniel on August 31st, 2007

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  25. indofeed.com on August 28th, 2009

    WD-40 helpful hints tips & info emailled…

    WD-40 literally stands for Water Displacement, 40th attempt….

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