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Sebash4 posted 08-10-2009 03:52 PM ET (US)
[According to an email being circulated] the basic ingredient [of WD-40] is FISH OIL [which is later shown to be incorrect].
Blackduck posted 08-10-2009 04:12 PM ET (US)
Urban legend
modenacart posted 08-10-2009 04:17 PM ET (US)
We had a corrosion expect teach a class at work and he claimed that WD-40 displaces water by absorbing some of it, and can contribute to corrosion. Not near as fast as just plain water.
ptitterington posted 08-10-2009 05:26 PM ET (US)
Yes they would be having to squeeze the oil out of a lot of fish every year.
Dont try this even though it worked for me.
On holiday a few years ago, I got bad ear ache possibly a bit of swim ear as we were in Florida and apparently does not dry out very well causing fungus to grow.
I thought well I'll give it a try as it's only fish oil and it did work for me, (I did not use spray can and was later told it is not fish oil.)
I have turned my attention to white spray lithium grease its just so good for so many things.(but not ears)
hauptjm posted 08-10-2009 05:26 PM ET (US)
Several years back, my son left red Crayons in his pocket and they were run through our brand new clothes dryer. Checked the Crayon website and they recommended a rag sprayed liberally with WD-40 and run through a complete cycle. Worked like a charm!
Buckda posted 08-10-2009 05:44 PM ET (US)
When you get ANY fascinating e-mail, try the www.snopes.com Website first before forwarding it along.
http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/household/wd-40.asp
Above is a link to this e-mail that was posted at the top of this thread.
...and the manufacturer's response which softens/omits some of the claims.
It also addresses the myth of the fish oil base.
Dave
Sebash4 posted 08-10-2009 08:39 PM ET (US)
Thanks Buckda, can't disagree with you..I just thought it was interesting about the many uses for WD-40 and I've used a lot of them myself. It is a really good product.
jimh posted 08-11-2009 03:52 AM ET (US)
[Deleted long cut and paste of email circulating with WD-40 factoids.]
weekendwarrior posted 08-11-2009 09:25 AM ET (US)
WD40 is definitely a useful degreaser, I have to give it that much credit. For example, it will quickly remove the dried grease from the steering shaft on your outboard. For the really dried stuff combine it with a brass or stainless brush. :)

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Author	Topic: Urban Legend Email About WD-40
Sebash4	posted 08-10-2009 03:52 PM ET (US) [According to an email being circulated] the basic ingredient [of WD-40] is FISH OIL [which is later shown to be incorrect].
Blackduck	posted 08-10-2009 04:12 PM ET (US) Urban legend
modenacart	posted 08-10-2009 04:17 PM ET (US) We had a corrosion expect teach a class at work and he claimed that WD-40 displaces water by absorbing some of it, and can contribute to corrosion. Not near as fast as just plain water.
ptitterington	posted 08-10-2009 05:26 PM ET (US) Yes they would be having to squeeze the oil out of a lot of fish every year. Dont try this even though it worked for me. On holiday a few years ago, I got bad ear ache possibly a bit of swim ear as we were in Florida and apparently does not dry out very well causing fungus to grow. I thought well I'll give it a try as it's only fish oil and it did work for me, (I did not use spray can and was later told it is not fish oil.) I have turned my attention to white spray lithium grease its just so good for so many things.(but not ears)
hauptjm	posted 08-10-2009 05:26 PM ET (US) Several years back, my son left red Crayons in his pocket and they were run through our brand new clothes dryer. Checked the Crayon website and they recommended a rag sprayed liberally with WD-40 and run through a complete cycle. Worked like a charm!
Buckda	posted 08-10-2009 05:44 PM ET (US) When you get ANY fascinating e-mail, try the www.snopes.com Website first before forwarding it along. http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/household/wd-40.asp Above is a link to this e-mail that was posted at the top of this thread. ...and the manufacturer's response which softens/omits some of the claims. It also addresses the myth of the fish oil base. Dave
Sebash4	posted 08-10-2009 08:39 PM ET (US) Thanks Buckda, can't disagree with you..I just thought it was interesting about the many uses for WD-40 and I've used a lot of them myself. It is a really good product.
jimh	posted 08-11-2009 03:52 AM ET (US) [Deleted long cut and paste of email circulating with WD-40 factoids.]
weekendwarrior	posted 08-11-2009 09:25 AM ET (US) WD40 is definitely a useful degreaser, I have to give it that much credit. For example, it will quickly remove the dried grease from the steering shaft on your outboard. For the really dried stuff combine it with a brass or stainless brush. :)