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misterhighwasted

(9,148 posts)
Fri Jun 20, 2014, 03:23 PM Jun 2014

WD-40. Its Origin & Secret Ingredient..from the book of WHO KNEW?

WD-40

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 neighbour 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 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 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.
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/terracotta garden pots from oxidising.
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 favourite use is: 'cleans and removes love bugs from
grills and bumpers.'
38. The favourite 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.
My discovery, Ants don't like it..................

P.S.
As for that Basic, Main Ingredient.......
Well.... it's FISH OIL....
Now This Is Definitely Worth SHARING!!
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WD-40. Its Origin & Secret Ingredient..from the book of WHO KNEW? (Original Post) misterhighwasted Jun 2014 OP
I love the way it works but I hate the way it smells. In_The_Wind Jun 2014 #1
Me to. It does stink though. misterhighwasted Jun 2014 #3
Don't forget... TlalocW Jun 2014 #2
hahaa.. pretty much. Will it take the TEA outta the TeaBIlly?? misterhighwasted Jun 2014 #6
I knew it was fish oil from the past dipsydoodle Jun 2014 #4
What a terrific post. democrank Jun 2014 #5
Your welcome. Speaking of playground slides..I remember sitting on sheets of wax paper misterhighwasted Jun 2014 #9
Dry Silicone Spray Lubricant beats WD-40 by a country mile Brother Buzz Jun 2014 #14
I think my leave-in hair conditioner must have silicone. misterhighwasted Jun 2014 #28
Like it's worse then petroleum-based WD-40 Brother Buzz Jun 2014 #30
Not fish oil ... GeorgeGist Jun 2014 #7
awww. leave it up to the truth to spoil the fun. misterhighwasted Jun 2014 #12
So where'd the fish oil come into the story & why? > Goo dquestion. People spray it on their joints jtuck004 Jun 2014 #33
Fish story SleeplessinSoCal Jun 2014 #36
LOL. n/t jtuck004 Jun 2014 #38
AND ... aggiesal Jun 2014 #34
All of life's problems can be solved with two things—duct tape and WD40. Brother Buzz Jun 2014 #8
Loved that show! Kaleva Jun 2014 #20
I heard the RG show was supposed to be comedy... Bigmack Jun 2014 #39
The Red Green Show is kind of like the flu; Brother Buzz Jun 2014 #41
Fish oil as the secret ingredient of WD-40 Jenoch Jun 2014 #10
I checked snopes and they say the lsit above is mixed. Arkansas Granny Jun 2014 #11
AHAA!! Its right here, the secret ingredient may indeed be fish oil misterhighwasted Jun 2014 #16
Engineering Flow Chart Aerows Jun 2014 #13
GMTA Brother Buzz Jun 2014 #15
This should added to the pages of the Bible. misterhighwasted Jun 2014 #18
Bazinga, lol! pinboy3niner Jun 2014 #19
Yes! silverweb Jun 2014 #24
I saw another list TlalocW Jun 2014 #17
hahaa I need to try that. Seriously misterhighwasted Jun 2014 #25
WD-40 is for old bolts, use Goof Off for everything else snooper2 Jun 2014 #21
Try Un-Do. Best adhesive remover ever! Much better than Goof Off. DontTreadOnMe Jun 2014 #31
My Friend Conrad Calls It Wolf Frankula Jun 2014 #22
This felt wrong somehow. silverweb Jun 2014 #23
When ever I find a need for WD-40 Jenoch Jun 2014 #26
the wd-40 company is pioneered modern outsourcing unblock Jun 2014 #27
And just maybe Fish Oil's Composition is actuall the same as WD-40?? misterhighwasted Jun 2014 #29
Kills roaches! Scurrilous Jun 2014 #32
I must be part pigeon. Although, I think I'll try the guitar string cleaning. tofuandbeer Jun 2014 #35
misterhighwasted Diclotican Jun 2014 #37
Kicked and recommended for good stuff. Uncle Joe Jun 2014 #40
K & R !!! WillyT Jun 2014 #42

misterhighwasted

(9,148 posts)
3. Me to. It does stink though.
Fri Jun 20, 2014, 03:29 PM
Jun 2014

Interesting story behind the product.

I use it for many things but now that I've seen the list, well I can add fire ant bites also. genius!

misterhighwasted

(9,148 posts)
9. Your welcome. Speaking of playground slides..I remember sitting on sheets of wax paper
Fri Jun 20, 2014, 03:43 PM
Jun 2014

as we went down the big slide.
It was a pretty fast ride to the bottom & off the end on our backs.
WD-40 would be wicked..

Brother Buzz

(36,216 posts)
14. Dry Silicone Spray Lubricant beats WD-40 by a country mile
Fri Jun 20, 2014, 03:49 PM
Jun 2014

Quick-drying with no messy residue. Safe, and lasts about three weeks at the playground down at my park.

misterhighwasted

(9,148 posts)
28. I think my leave-in hair conditioner must have silicone.
Fri Jun 20, 2014, 04:15 PM
Jun 2014

Never tangles & the floor is slick as snot after I spray my hair. Its a bathroom hazard.

Silicone is not exactly good for a person anyway..

GeorgeGist

(25,294 posts)
7. Not fish oil ...
Fri Jun 20, 2014, 03:38 PM
Jun 2014

As for the claim the "basic ingredient" in WD-40 is "fish oil," it's a common rumor and one that is easily propagated (because cans of WD-40 spray include no ingredients list), but a glance at the composition information included in the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for WD-40 aerosol indicates the product is primarily petroleum-based, with the main ingredient being "solvent naptha, petroleum, medium aliphatic" (also known as Stoddard Solvent):
solvent naphtha petroleum, medium aliphatic, > 60%
petroleum base oil as paraffinic distillate, heavy, solvent-dewaxed (severe), 15% to 25%
corrosion inhibitor unregulated, 1% to 10%
wetting agent unregulated, 1% to 10%
fragrance unregulated, 0% to 1%
carbon dioxide, 2% to 3%

Read more at http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/household/wd-40.asp#7pgxAuYDK0T7T7Ql.99

misterhighwasted

(9,148 posts)
12. awww. leave it up to the truth to spoil the fun.
Fri Jun 20, 2014, 03:45 PM
Jun 2014

So where'd the fish oil come into the story & why?

So much for the dessert topping.

 

jtuck004

(15,882 posts)
33. So where'd the fish oil come into the story & why? > Goo dquestion. People spray it on their joints
Fri Jun 20, 2014, 04:53 PM
Jun 2014

- no, not that joint, ewwww - and they say it helps with pain relief and flexibility. Fish oil is a naturally and frequently suggested substance for health - and joints - , and perhaps anything sounds better than "Watch me spray a little essence of BP on my knee".

SleeplessinSoCal

(8,998 posts)
36. Fish story
Fri Jun 20, 2014, 06:08 PM
Jun 2014
What a Fish story!

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.


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

aggiesal

(8,864 posts)
34. AND ...
Fri Jun 20, 2014, 05:48 PM
Jun 2014

Ken East (one of the original founders) says there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt you.

Brother Buzz

(36,216 posts)
8. All of life's problems can be solved with two things—duct tape and WD40.
Fri Jun 20, 2014, 03:42 PM
Jun 2014

If it moves and it shouldn't, you need duct tape. And if it doesn't move and it should, you need WD40. - Red Green

 

Bigmack

(8,020 posts)
39. I heard the RG show was supposed to be comedy...
Fri Jun 20, 2014, 06:16 PM
Jun 2014

I thought it was a documentary.

Let's all say the Man's Prayer together..."I'm a man...but I can change...if I have to... I guess...."

 

Jenoch

(7,720 posts)
10. Fish oil as the secret ingredient of WD-40
Fri Jun 20, 2014, 03:44 PM
Jun 2014

is an urban legend. WD-40 is a prtroleum based product.

It is a useful product, but it's not made with fish oil.

misterhighwasted

(9,148 posts)
16. AHAA!! Its right here, the secret ingredient may indeed be fish oil
Fri Jun 20, 2014, 03:53 PM
Jun 2014

Its hidden here..because its 'secret'.
----------------------------------
fragrance unregulated, 0% to 1%

solvent naphtha petroleum, medium aliphatic, > 60%
petroleum base oil as paraffinic distillate, heavy, solvent-dewaxed (severe), 15% to 25%
corrosion inhibitor unregulated, 1% to 10%
wetting agent unregulated, 1% to 10%
fragrance unregulated, 0% to 1%
carbon dioxide, 2% to 3%

Read more at http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/household/wd-40.asp#MxLCQTixzx74w7AK.99


TlalocW

(15,359 posts)
17. I saw another list
Fri Jun 20, 2014, 03:54 PM
Jun 2014

That had you could spray your bird feeders with it so that squirrels would slip off when they tried to jump on them to eat the seed.

I decided to go a step further, and I've just been spraying WD-40 on all the neighborhood squirrels.

TlalocW

misterhighwasted

(9,148 posts)
25. hahaa I need to try that. Seriously
Fri Jun 20, 2014, 04:11 PM
Jun 2014

I have almost no cherry tomatoes this year. Critters are stealing them before they barely turn color.

 

snooper2

(30,151 posts)
21. WD-40 is for old bolts, use Goof Off for everything else
Fri Jun 20, 2014, 03:59 PM
Jun 2014

Goof Off kicks ass!


I used it to remove asbestos based adhesive off concrete a couple months ago. Also works to take off 25 year old decals off plastic (Jet Ski restoration I did )


 

DontTreadOnMe

(2,442 posts)
31. Try Un-Do. Best adhesive remover ever! Much better than Goof Off.
Fri Jun 20, 2014, 04:23 PM
Jun 2014

Can be found at Home Depot, but the only link I found online was to Wal-Mart. I try not to shop there, but here is the product details.

Below is a small bottle for $7. You can buy a 250ml jug at Home Depot for about $20.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/21997597?wmlspartner=wlpa&adid=22222222227015884106&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=41833833670&wl4=&wl5=pla&wl6=43625679670&veh=sem

silverweb

(16,402 posts)
23. This felt wrong somehow.
Fri Jun 20, 2014, 04:05 PM
Jun 2014

[font color="navy" face="Verdana"]So I did a little checking, especially considering the source (the book is from the "As Seen on TV" people, after all).

WD-40 does not contain fish oil, as noted on the product's home page:

What a Fish story!

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.

[font face="Arial"]http://wd40.com/about-us/myths-legends-fun-facts/


[font color="navy" face="Verdana"]Sorry to spoil the party. WD-40 is still an indispensible part of my home emergency fix-it kit and there's nothing fishy about that.

unblock

(51,974 posts)
27. the wd-40 company is pioneered modern outsourcing
Fri Jun 20, 2014, 04:14 PM
Jun 2014

they have very few employees. at the time i read about this, maybe 30 years ago, they had only 14.
basically a ceo, a cfo, and a dozen contract administrators.

the dozen contract administrators oversaw other companies and contractors doing everything they needed, from sales to advertising to manufacturing to distribution, everything.

misterhighwasted

(9,148 posts)
29. And just maybe Fish Oil's Composition is actuall the same as WD-40??
Fri Jun 20, 2014, 04:21 PM
Jun 2014

Nature made WD-40 already..Its called Fish Oil.

a glance at the composition information included in the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for WD-40 aerosol indicates the product is primarily petroleum-based, with the main ingredient being "solvent naptha, petroleum, medium aliphatic" (also known as Stoddard Solvent):

solvent naphtha petroleum, medium aliphatic, > 60%
petroleum base oil as paraffinic distillate, heavy, solvent-dewaxed (severe), 15% to 25%
corrosion inhibitor unregulated, 1% to 10%
wetting agent unregulated, 1% to 10%
fragrance unregulated, 0% to 1%
carbon dioxide, 2% to 3%


Read more at http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/household/wd-40.asp#MxLCQTixzx74w7AK.99

Diclotican

(5,095 posts)
37. misterhighwasted
Fri Jun 20, 2014, 06:15 PM
Jun 2014

misterhighwasted

WD-40 is a genious little invention - who I have used a few times when I had a car, who was not doing as planned... But I had no clue that the main basic ingredient was fish oil... Who know...

And I had no clue either that it was used to keep nuclear rocket parts clean.... Oh wel

Diclotican

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