[AT] WD-40 part 1

[Mike Sloane]

Unfortunately, WD40 has some problems as well as features: it evaporates 
after a while, so its rust preventive function is quite limited as is 
its lubricating ability. And some folk try to use it to free rusted 
fasteners, which it doesn't do at all. I guess I might try cleaning off 
paint spills and my shower door, but it really doesn't have much use 
around a tractor shop.

Mike

Irma Brown wrote:
> Subject: WD40
> 
> I had a neighbor who had 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'm
> 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 successful with the fortieth
> formulation, thus WD-40. The Corvair 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 glass. It's a miracle! Then try it on your
> stove top... Voila! It's now shinier than it's ever been. You'll be
> amazed.
> 
> 
> 
> Irma Western, KY http://picasaweb.google.com/bellville1