WD-40 et son utilité.

C'est malheureusement juste en anglais.




> WD-40
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> Before you read to the end, does anybody know what the main ingredient of
> WD-40 is?
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> 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?
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> 'Water Displacement #40'
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> 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 fourtieth formulation, 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.
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> 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
> ... Viola! It's now shinier than it's ever been. You'll be amazed.
>
> Here are some other uses:
> 1. Protects silver from tarnishing.
> 2. Removes road tar and grime from cars.
> 3. Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.
> 4. Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making them slippery.
> 5. Keeps flies off cows.
> 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 tomatoe 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 vehicles and doors in homes.
> 18. It removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floor!
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> Use WD-40 for those nasty tar and scuff marks on 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. Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly!
> Use WD-40!
> 20. Gives a children's playground gym slide a shine for a super fast
> slide.
> 21. Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on
> riding mowers.
> 22. Rids kids rocking chairs 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 splattered grease on stove.
> 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.... WD-40 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. WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark 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 sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the
> moisture and allow the car to start.
>
> P.S. The basic ingredient is FISH OIL.
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