[PPCC] What is the Main Ingredient of WD-40 and its uses?

Mon Feb 10 22:54:57 EST 2014

I receive these types of emails, as many of you do, but it's not the email I wanted to forward on to you all, but a resource for fact checking emailed stories and urban legends on the web. 

I use snopes .com to put some clarity around the internet noise. Not always 100% accurate, but neither is Wikipedia , right? 

Here's the "truth" behind the email below, which has been traveling the web since around 2006. Thought it was interesting since I have a cabinet full of the stuff :) 

http :// www . snopes .com/ inboxer /household/wd-40.asp 

Ed Halpin 

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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 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, 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.... 

Now This Is Definitely Worth SHARING!! 

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