There is one other use for WD-40. I used to be a distance runner, ran a lot of 10k's and marathons and had weak ankles that would twist and leave me limping after a workout. We had a solution that worked using WD-40. You crush aspirin into a powerder, mix it with WD-40 and rub it on your ankles, cover them with a wrap and ice, lay back and raise your feet and have a few beers. The WD-40 would move the aspirin into the ankle joint for some much needed relief, along with the ice. It works for other medications, too. It's still used with DMSO for joint and muscle problems.
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I heard it was great for BBQ'ing chicken
And that the guy who "invented" it got the formula from a coworker. Apparently said coworker was a chemist and told the inventer how to make his water dispersant; WD-40 = Water Dispersant, 40th try. The chemist got no credit or royalties and is so bitter that he won't even talk about the product. It's supposedly a "simple" organic compound, if you're big on chemistry. Truth or a San Diego wive's tale I don't know.
DMSO, oh the memories. Granny used to have some for joint aches, she said it worked better than anything that she'd tried. And there's that Dead Kennedys song...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dimethyl_sulfoxide
"It has a distinctive property of penetrating the skin very readily, allowing the handler to taste it. Some describe it as an "oyster-like" taste, others claim it tastes like garlic."
Scary.
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&r...mp;q=wd-40+dmso
check out the first 2 hits
And that the guy who "invented" it got the formula from a coworker. Apparently said coworker was a chemist and told the inventer how to make his water dispersant; WD-40 = Water Dispersant, 40th try. The chemist got no credit or royalties and is so bitter that he won't even talk about the product. It's supposedly a "simple" organic compound, if you're big on chemistry. Truth or a San Diego wive's tale I don't know.
DMSO, oh the memories. Granny used to have some for joint aches, she said it worked better than anything that she'd tried. And there's that Dead Kennedys song...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dimethyl_sulfoxide
"It has a distinctive property of penetrating the skin very readily, allowing the handler to taste it. Some describe it as an "oyster-like" taste, others claim it tastes like garlic."
Scary.
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&r...mp;q=wd-40+dmso
check out the first 2 hits
Nothing beat as good-ole slug of kerosene to alleviate muscle pains.
I read the same report. As a rust preventative WD-40 beat out quite a few high-priced contenders, including Break-Free. Not surprising since rust prevention is one of the primary reasons it was developed...
Here's the test:
http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/GunTech/NewsletterArchive.aspx?p=0&t=1&i=503
Awesome link! I never knew that WD-40 would better than the CLP stuff. Looks like I will save four or five bucks a can and go with the WD!
Probably a dumb question, but wondering if it would as good on my ATV electrical connections as dielectric grease. Sheesh, the CRC dielectric grease at my local fleet store is like 7.39 plus tax for a very tiny bottle!
Probably a dumb question, but wondering if it would as good on my ATV electrical connections as dielectric grease. Sheesh, the CRC dielectric grease at my local fleet store is like 7.39 plus tax for a very tiny bottle!
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Anyone ever try slip2000 or carbon killer to clean parts?
hmmmm, how does the wife like it?
WD-40 was developed in the early 1950s (and eventually used by NASA) as a moisture displacement agent for corrosion protection in missiles. It is very legitimate, very effective chemistry within its design parameters. It should be a superior anti-corrosion treatment, even today.
That people started using it for all sorts of other, unintended uses is not necessarily WD-40's fault. It is certainly not a rust penetrator and can't compete with Kroil. It cleans reasonably competently, but that is more a function of several of its ingredients as opposed to its design.
It does have some very light lubricating properties, and even NASA sometimes uses it for that purpose:
http://ntrs.nasa.gov/search.jsp?R=110170&id=1&qs=N=4294737636
But it is not a lubricant formula.
That people started using it for all sorts of other, unintended uses is not necessarily WD-40's fault. It is certainly not a rust penetrator and can't compete with Kroil. It cleans reasonably competently, but that is more a function of several of its ingredients as opposed to its design.
It does have some very light lubricating properties, and even NASA sometimes uses it for that purpose:
http://ntrs.nasa.gov/search.jsp?R=110170&id=1&qs=N=4294737636
But it is not a lubricant formula.
Originally Posted By: kingrob
I think the popularity of WD-40 has more to do with brand recognition than anything else. Kinda like 3-in-1 Oil back in the 50s and 60s. People know it as a handy household "lube"-but I still don`t like the smell.I absolutely will not ust 3n1 because of that horrid smell. Hoppes number 9 use to sicken me too, now I can deal with it. Not so with 3 n 1!
I just used 3N1 to clean the rust dust off of my *new* (10 yr old) oil filter. As opposed to WD40, it's not a penetrant and you can put a *drop* where you want it. Yep..the SMELL IS BRUTAL
BTW..Lubrication of the oil filter gasket is on the *official list* of WD40 uses.
I think the popularity of WD-40 has more to do with brand recognition than anything else. Kinda like 3-in-1 Oil back in the 50s and 60s. People know it as a handy household "lube"-but I still don`t like the smell.I absolutely will not ust 3n1 because of that horrid smell. Hoppes number 9 use to sicken me too, now I can deal with it. Not so with 3 n 1!
I just used 3N1 to clean the rust dust off of my *new* (10 yr old) oil filter. As opposed to WD40, it's not a penetrant and you can put a *drop* where you want it. Yep..the SMELL IS BRUTAL
BTW..Lubrication of the oil filter gasket is on the *official list* of WD40 uses.
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Its mostly fish oil. Thats why it displaces moisture well. I never did see a water logged fish. John--Las Vegas
Better than KY Jelly....
Isn't it a penetrating oil? A farmer thought so and his wife complained of a burning sensation.
A colorful character on another forum uses WD-40 to mask the cheap perfume smell from his wife when he goes to strip clubs.
Isn't it a penetrating oil? A farmer thought so and his wife complained of a burning sensation.
A colorful character on another forum uses WD-40 to mask the cheap perfume smell from his wife when he goes to strip clubs.
I didn't see this, I may have missed it though...
WD-40 is the best, the easiest to find, and cheapest aluminum cutting fluid around... and it even comes in a handy aerosol, or spray bottle with gallon jug, it's your choice !!
I keep the stuff around, I have seen what it does to guns, and know why people recommend not using it on guns..not to start a big debate because if it works for you, I nor anyone else can change your mind, however the WD-40 can/will collect in pools etc, around springs, pins, everywhere, and dry to a sticky glue like gunk. Many oil so called gun oils will do the very same thing, so no huge worry.
WD-40 is the best, the easiest to find, and cheapest aluminum cutting fluid around... and it even comes in a handy aerosol, or spray bottle with gallon jug, it's your choice !!
I keep the stuff around, I have seen what it does to guns, and know why people recommend not using it on guns..not to start a big debate because if it works for you, I nor anyone else can change your mind, however the WD-40 can/will collect in pools etc, around springs, pins, everywhere, and dry to a sticky glue like gunk. Many oil so called gun oils will do the very same thing, so no huge worry.
Originally Posted By: Torino
Its mostly fish oil. Thats why it displaces moisture well. I never did see a water logged fish. John--Las Vegas
Not so , according to their website . One of the many urban legends .
Its mostly fish oil. Thats why it displaces moisture well. I never did see a water logged fish. John--Las Vegas
Not so , according to their website . One of the many urban legends .
I use it to get water out of carburetors and other things. I don't know how well it prevents corrosion long term, it seems my cheap tools rust anyway. Shuts up squeaky doors, takes off surface rust, chewing gum, bug guts and other sticky stuff pretty well. I heard of a guy coating the bed of his dump truck with it prior to hauling asphalt and kept it from sticking and making it a mess.
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