Uses for WD-40

WD 40 and plumbing Post By Pablo (Guest Post) (12/23/2006) I see no references to WD40 as a way to fix faucets and shower valves that get stuck after buildup of mineral deposits. Is there a danger of linkage after use of WD40 for this type of application??? RE: Uses for WD-40 Post By Diane (Guest Post) (06/16/2005) It will get out the silly putty that has been smashed into the carpet for two years. Yippie!! TIPS FOR WD 40 USES Post by ThriftyFun (3849) | (05/23/2005) Profile | Blog! | Contact 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 & plastic 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 ns off the balcony (they hate the smell) * Removes all traces of duct tape * Florida's favorite use was "cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers * The favorite use in the state of New York--WD-40 protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements. * WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and wipe with a clean rag. * 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! Lipstick is gone! * If you sprayed WD-40 on a wet car distributor cap, it would displace the moisture and allow the car to start. * WD-40, long known for its ability to remove leftover tape mung (sticky label tape), is also a lovely perfume and air freshener! * Sprayed liberally on every hinge in the house, it leaves that distinctive clean fresh scent for up to two days! * Seriously though, it removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floor! * Use WD-40 for that 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. * Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly! Use WD-40! By Marie DeNovi RE: Uses for WD-40 Post By jawcsm (Guest Post) (05/06/2005) Works great to clean tire rims. RE: Uses for WD-40 Post By bsawyer (Guest Post) (01/14/2005) go to twbc.org and find 2000 uses RE: Uses for WD-40 Post By DearWebby. (Guest Post) (01/14/2005) When chopping wood all day, WD40 removes pine gum and sap from axe handles and prevents getting blisters or callouses. Also works fine on wheel barrow handles. DearWebby http://webby.com/humor Using WD-40, As A Hand Cleaner Post by ThriftyFun (3849) | (01/13/2005) Profile | Blog! | Contact When you are painting, or any type of mechanical work, or working with dirt, anything that will leave your hands with a substance that is hard to take off. This will work. Note: Be careful not mix any harmful chemicals together. By Eddie Salinas Cleaning crayon and other marks on walls Post by Moi (2) | (01/10/2005) Profile | Blog! | Contact I've found that the easiest and best mark remover is Mr. Clean's "Majic Eraser". It works like a charm. Removing Scuff Marks Post by ThriftyFun (3849) | (01/08/2005) Profile | Blog! | Contact WD-40 will remove most scuff marks from walls and floors. By Nancy RE: Uses for WD-40 Post by MrsKris007 (9) | (09/13/2004) Profile | Blog! | Contact My local thrift store tends to use a wax pencil to price their items. WD-40 removes the wax pencil with ease.