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WD-40

ATFATF Member Posts: 11,683 ✭✭✭
edited February 2004 in General Discussion
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WD-40
Ken East says there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt you.
Here are some of the 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
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
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, knees,
etc., to relieve arthritis pain.
One fellow claims spraying it on fishing lures attracts fish.
WD-40 has been designated the "official multi-purpose problem-solver of NASCAR," a ringing endorsement if there ever was one. I told my NASCAR loving sons about this and they said they couldn't imagine how WD-40 can solve the Jeff Gordon problem.
In celebration of their 50th year, the company conducted a contest to learn the favorite uses of it's customers and fan club members, (Yes, there is a WD-40 Fan Club).
They compiled the information to identify the favorite use in each of
the 50 states. Naturally I was curious about Georgia and Alabama and found the favorite use in both states was that it "penetrates stuck bolts, lug nuts, and hose ends." Florida's favorite use was "cleans and removes lovebugs from grills and bumpers."
California's favorite use was penetrating the bolts on the Golden Gate Bridge.
Let me close with one final, wonderful use--the favorite use in the
State of New York--WD-40 protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements.
No wonder they have had 50 successful years

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It's my cat's world. I'm just here to open cans.

We got rid of the kids. The cat was allergic.


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  • njretcopnjretcop Member Posts: 7,975
    edited November -1
    and I use it as after shave when I run outta Hoppe's!!



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  • jsergovicjsergovic Member Posts: 5,526
    edited November -1
    There was an "men's entertainment alley" in a seedy part of town near a lumber yard I worked. A former yardman swore he was immune from the usual "rashes and plagues" one might associate with this "alley" entertainment after a few sprays of WD-40 or perhaps a quick rubdown with gasoline.

    Inspired a song I later wrote "Gasoline alley".
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  • Rebel_JamesRebel_James Member Posts: 4,746
    edited November -1
    Whatever you do, DON'T GET ANY WD-40 ON YOUR AMMO! It'll kill the primer, making it go CLICK, instead of BANG!!



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  • woodshermitwoodshermit Member Posts: 2,589
    edited November -1
    WD-40 almost better than BEER.
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  • cletus85cletus85 Member Posts: 2,104 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    A gun smith friend of mine once said that WD-40 over time makes a lacquer like buildup that eventually will cause malfunction in some Semi-Autos. He showed me a shotgun diassembled that clearly showed buildup he says was caused by WD-40. I've never used it on guns since.
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  • tacticalman69tacticalman69 Member Posts: 11 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I myself love it when a customer brings in thier new auto back into the store and says it dont work right. Open up the case and the wd40 smell about knocks you over. Well I wonder what the problem could be?
    so many people need to pay attention to thier manuals. DO NOT OVERLUBE and please dont use a lightweight penetrating oil such as wd or liquid wrench on your firearm. more trouble than it is worth.
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  • ATFATF Member Posts: 11,683 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    In the post,I don't see guns mentioned at all?
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    It's my cat's world. I'm just here to open cans.

    We got rid of the kids. The cat was allergic.


    ATF,Eagle Guns
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  • alledanalledan Member Posts: 19,541
    edited November -1
    Some people are said to use it on their wrists to help with arthritis-don't know about that after all it was invented to displace moisture off atlas missiles.

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  • BOBBYWINSBOBBYWINS Member Posts: 7,810
    edited November -1
    I've used it on my arthritic knuckles.
    Just rub it in a little and you will feel the difference.

    I've also used it to take paint oversray off of vehicles.

    BW

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  • Warpig883Warpig883 Member Posts: 6,459
    edited November -1
    I have always used it on all my guns, single shots to semi auto. I use iton the exterior wood and metal and interior mechanism. Been using it for years with NO problems in funciton of any kind and have never seen any buildup of any kind. I liberally spray down firearms with it for long term storage.





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  • madmarc0madmarc0 Member Posts: 862 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    If the spark plug wires ever get wet in your car, just spray the heck outta them and your car will start.
    (yet another use)
    I have used it on guns also for 20 years without a problem.
    I use break free also and Militec

    I measured it and cut it twice, and it's still too short!
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  • gogolengogolen Member Posts: 1,619 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    How is it on pizza?
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  • daddodaddo Member Posts: 3,408
    edited November -1
    I quit using it years ago. It attracts moisture and dirt to all that is lubed(and makes hinges squeek worse after a while). I like "LPS" much better. To each their own.[|)]
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  • Ghost Town PosseGhost Town Posse Member Posts: 133 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    It has saved my butt more than one time out playin in the mud. Spray a little under the distributor cap and PRESTO! Engine starts right up. It also makes a wonderful handcleaner and cologne[8D].

    Someday when I'm cool I'll have a .50
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  • He DogHe Dog Member Posts: 51,466 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The stuff is mostly kerosene, so it will irritate your skin and generate heat from increased circulation. In my view it has no place anywhere near guns except as a rust penetrator, then shame on you.

    He Dog
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  • BOBBYWINSBOBBYWINS Member Posts: 7,810
    edited November -1
    I have used it for starter fluid as well.[:D]

    BW

    IT'S WHAT PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT THEMSELVES THAT MAKES THEM AFRAID.
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  • vol fanvol fan Member Posts: 301 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    We also spray it on cut anchovies as a fish attractant for stripers and catfish.

    It works.

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  • MIKE WISKEYMIKE WISKEY Member Posts: 10,023 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    wd-40 does one thing well, disperses water, make a fair penetrating oil. after that there are much better products on the market for rust prevention and lubication.
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  • AlpineAlpine Member Posts: 15,093 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    WD-40 = Kerosene and oil.

    It makes a great starting fluid for diesels.

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  • Chaser11Chaser11 Member Posts: 251 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Warpig883
    I have always used it on all my guns, single shots to semi auto. I use iton the exterior wood and metal and interior mechanism. Been using it for years with NO problems in funciton of any kind and have never seen any buildup of any kind. I liberally spray down firearms with it for long term storage.





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    ....[xx(] [xx(] [xx(] you are playing dangerously , while working ina gun shop we had a Revenue Agent bring in a S&W revolver, you could not work it in single or double action it was ,for all porposes frozen, upon the removal of the side plate the whole guts were orange rusty like crumbled corn flakes. when questioned the Agent said he sprayed it down regularly with WD-40...which had kept the outside in decent condition for a carried gun, BUT degreased the action,and allowed this condition. i buy the stuff buy the gallon and keep it in a spray bottle great paint and grease remover for your hands,i'll use it with a fine steel wool to polish surface rust from a gun i am restoring, but don't kid yourself on long term storage or its' rust preventive abilities, most are old wives tales,from the days when that was all they had...You guns deserve BETTER..[;)]

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  • BOBBYWINSBOBBYWINS Member Posts: 7,810
    edited November -1
    I've heard of the "fish attractant" before,but have never tried it.
    Does it really work?

    BW

    IT'S WHAT PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT THEMSELVES THAT MAKES THEM AFRAID.
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  • bolthandlebolthandle Member Posts: 1,213 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    The WD-40 pump 32 oz bottle nozzle can be adjusted for a fine mist pattern for close up work on ants or the stream for that long range kill of running roaches and wasps nests.

    Helps keep the trigger finger limber doing them in.[xx(][:D]

    Bolt

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  • Warpig883Warpig883 Member Posts: 6,459
    edited November -1
    I have been using it for over 20 years with great results, the rest of my family and many friends also use it on guns with zero problems.

    quote:but don't kid yourself on long term storage or its' rust preventive abilities, most are old wives tales,from the days when that was all they had...

    I think the old wives tale is that it is no good for guns.





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  • .280 freak.280 freak Member Posts: 1,942 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    If you happen to get some battery acid spilled on your clothing, spray liberally (soaking wet) with WD-40 and launder soon afterwards. If you have ever gotten battery acid on your clothing and just thrown them in the wash with no "pre-treatment" of any kind, you know what the results are - holes in your clothes where the acid spilled on them.

    I had a battery blow up once, getting acid on the jacket I was wearing. Out of desperation, and figuring that it couldn't hurt, I immediately sprayed WD-40 on the spots where the acid hit the jacket. When I washed the coat it looked like new, no holes. Something in the stuff must neutralize the acid, I guess; worked for me, anyway, should work for you, too.
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