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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 40th 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