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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 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 off the balcony (they hate the smell)
Removes all traces of duct tape
I have even heard of folks spraying it on their arms, hands, knees, etc., to relieve arthritis pain.
One fellow claims spraying it on fishing lures attracts fish.
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Yes, amazing stuff.I remember a number of years ago they asked folk to let them know of the unusual uses WD40 had been put to and it seemed that everybody reached for it for anything and everything.Not sure about using for relieving pain though.
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So get down to the WD40 emporium today for all your WD40 needs!
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Don't understand how half of these uses got discovered....why would anyone think of trying WD40 for some of these things.....madness 
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I've just found out it restores world peace, makes me look like pearce brosnan and is a quick and healthy snack at breakfast.
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I'm confused as to how it can "make a child's slide more slippery" but " Shine a floor WITHOUT making it slippery". Not sure I'd rush to try that one
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chuck norris has a can of it in his fighting order
Standby to Beach! Out Troops!
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I've just found out it restores world peace, makes me look like pearce brosnan and is a quick and healthy snack at breakfast. Hahahahahaha!  Love it.
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"Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots"
I'm just going to try this on my shower screen now. It better work!
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Don't understand how half of these uses got discovered....why would anyone think of trying WD40 for some of these things.....madness This was mentioned on a Tv programme during the scientific process of making this wd 40, 39 processes were experimented on and finally the inventor succeded on the 40th and thats how it came to be called wd 40. Water Displacement. A very usefull product.
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I have even heard of folks spraying it on their arms, hands, knees, etc., to relieve arthritis pain.
Obviously a tip donated by the Tin Man from the wizard of oz. Tips from the stars! 
Last edited by MerseyMan; 20th Jul 2012 7:22am.
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"Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots"
I'm just going to try this on my shower screen now. It better work! This wasn't a great tip ........... 
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"Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots"
I'm just going to try this on my shower screen now. It better work! This wasn't a great tip ........... LOL! Good luck trying to get that stuff off
![[Linked Image]](https://www.wikiwirral.co.uk/forums/ubbthreads.php/ubb/download/Number/13143/filename/sig.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://www.wikiwirral.co.uk/forums/ubbthreads.php/ubb/download/Number/13362/filename/rant0000.gif) Putin khuilo
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Fairy liquid & hot water, no problem. She says hopefully! 
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