Duct Tape and WD 40

"Two rules get you through life: If it's stuck and it's not
supposed to be, WD-40 it. If it's not stuck and it's supposed
to be, duct tape it."

We all know about duct tape and WD 40 but do you really
know all the uses? I'll bet there are some you never even
thought of:


Duct Tape
http://www.bcpl.net/~jthorsse/duct.html
http://www.ducktapeclub.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duct_tape
http://www.octanecreative.com/ducttape/DT101/index.html
http://www.ducttapeguys.com/
http://www.ducttapenews.com/

Duct Tape Festival!!!! (they had blues this year)
http://www.avonducttapefestival.com/main.html


WD40
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WD-40
http://www.octanecreative.com/WD40/

2000 Uses
http://www.twbc.org/wd40.htm

I thought that you might like to know more about this
well-known WD-40 product. When you read the "shower
door" part, try it. It's the first thing that has 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 stovetop... Voila! It's now shinier than
it's ever been.. You'll be amazed.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.

The Corvair Company bought it in bulk to protect their
Atlas missile parts.The workers were so pleased with the
product they began smuggling (alsoknown as "shrinkage"
or "stealing") it out to use at home. The executives decided
there might be a consumer market for it and put it in
aerosol cans.

The rest is history. Ken East (one of the original founders)
says there isnothing in WD-40 that would hurt you. Here
are a few of the 1000s of uses:~

• Protects silver from tarnishing.
• Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.
• Gets oil spots off concrete driveways.
• Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making
  them 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 and
  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. (our other "can't do
  without")
• I have even heard of folks spraying it on their arms,
  hands, and knees to relieve arthritis pain.
• Florida's favorite use was "cleans and removes love
  bugs from grills and bumpers".
• WD-40 protects the Statue of Liberty from the
  elements.
• WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a LITTLE on live bait or
  lures and you will be catching the big one in no time.
  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.
• Keeps chiggers away from the kids.
• Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away
  immediately, and stops the itch.
• 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
  re-wash. Presto! Lipstick is gone!
• If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would
  displace the moisture and allow the car to start. (If I
  knew what a distributor cap was, it might help.)
• WD-40, long known for its ability to remove leftover
  tape smudges (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 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.
• Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not
  removed quickly! Use WD-40!