Do a search for WD-40 and you would be suprised at some of the uses.

I got chewing gum stuck on my rear carpet and was looking for how to get it out. Put some WD40 on a wrag and it rubbed right out. Can't even tell it was ever there. Took all of 1 minute and it just melted it out.

I also have previously used it to remove crayon from a chalkboard and a plastic table. This stuff is great especially considerig it was invented by accident...kind of like post-its and white out.

I use it mostly for starting up old engines (oh and occasionally for lubricating something)

Do a search for WD-40 and you would be suprised at some of the uses.

I got chewing gum stuck on my rear carpet and was looking for how to get it out. Put some WD40 on a wrag and it rubbed right out. Can't even tell it was ever there. Took all of 1 minute and it just melted it out.

I also have previously used it to remove crayon from a chalkboard and a plastic table. This stuff is great especially considerig it was invented by accident...kind of like post-its and white out.

It is a penetrating degreaser. It is good for cleaning tools, penetrating stuck screws, etc. but will kill protective grease such as on a bike chain. Good for engine cleaning and guys use it to protect jet ski motors as it repels moisture also.

light a match and spray the wd40 through it. Makes a decent flame thrower.

It is a penetrating degreaser. It is good for cleaning tools, penetrating stuck screws, etc. but will kill protective grease such as on a bike chain. Good for engine cleaning and guys use it to protect jet ski motors as it repels moisture also.
You know what the WD stands for don't you? :duh:

You know what the WD stands for don't you? :duh:
Wet Dream. :D

I use it to displace water.

light a match and spray the wd40 through it. Makes a decent flame thrower.
I use it on ant beds or hornets nests. ;)

I use it on ant beds or hornets nests. ;)
With or without the lighter?

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 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 is history. It is a carefully guarded recipe known only to four people. 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 (one of the original founders) says there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt you.



Here are a few of the 1000s of 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 < BR>~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 and 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 t ools
~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, and knees to relieve arthritis pain. ~Florida's favorite use was "cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers
~The favorite 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. 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.
~Keeps away chiggers on the kids

~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!
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With or without the lighter?
With lighter of course. :D