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WD40
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> > WD 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.
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> > > 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.
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> > > 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. Supposedly there's nothing in WD-40 that would
> hurt you.
> > >
> > > Here are some of the uses:
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> > > 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
> > > 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 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
> > >
> > > Here's more:
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> > > 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
> > > Some folks spray it on their arms, hands, knees, etc., to relieve
> arthritis pain.
> > > One fellow claims spraying it on fishing lures attracts fish.
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> > > In celebration of their 50th year, the company conducted a contest
to
> learn the favorite uses of its customers and fan club members (yes, there
is
> a WD-40 Fan Club).
> > >
> > > California's favorite use was penetrating the bolts on the Golden
Gate
> Bridge.
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