Essentials

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.

Some of the uses:

Penetrates stuck bolts, lug nuts, and hose ends

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

Removes stains from stainless steel sinks

Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill

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 tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open

Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as
vinyl bumpers

Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools

Removes splattered grease on stove

Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging

Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell)

Some folks spray it on their arms, hands, knees, etc. to relieve arthritis pain.

One fellow claims spraying it on fishing lures attracts fish.

Finally, the favorite use in the State of New York--WD-40 protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements.