[Hanno Spoelstra]

>Water Displacement #40. 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. 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 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.< /SPAN>
>
>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... Viola! It's now shinier than it's ever
>been. You' all be amazed.
>
>Here are some of the uses:
>
>Protects silver from tarnishing.
>
>Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.
>
>Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making it slippery.
>
>Keeps flies off cows.
>
>Restores and cleans chalkboards.
>
>Removes lipstick stains.
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>Loosens stubborn zippers.
>
>Untangles jewellery 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 kids 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.
>
>Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis
>pain.
>
>Florida's favourite use is: "cleans and removes love bugs from grills and
>bumpers."
>
>The favourite use in the state of New York--WD-40 protects the Statue of
>Liberty from the elements.
>
>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. I eep in mind though,
>using some chemical laced baits or lures for fishing are not allowed in
>some states.
>
>Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately and stops
>the itch.
>
>WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and wipe
>with a clean rag.
>
>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!
>
>If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the mo
>issuer and allow the car to start.
>
>It removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floor!
>
>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.
>
>Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly! Use
>WD-40!
>
>UP. S. The basic ingredient is FISH OIL