Has anyone else ?

[slapshot38]

I was on the boat today and accidentally got some over spray of WD-40 on the
white vinyl seat cushion, which was dirty as well as stained. After I wiped it off with a paper towel, I noticed that the vinyl was absolutely clean and pure white. Matter of fact it was whiter than any of the vinyl cleaning products that I've tried could do.

Has anyone ever experienced this accidentally or purposely?

Any opinions on whether this will hurt the vinyl?

Thanks in advance for your feedback.

[Seaswan]

No but, I might try it...after I read the label.

[ScarabChris]

WD-40 is a great cleaner but if you put it on vinyl or rubber a lot it wil begin to break it down. Clean your seats with the WD-40 and then wash them with a de-greaser to get the slipperyness and smell off.

[bayboater1]

I read one of the main ingredients of WD-40 is fish oil, and the smell is added to make it distinct.

[Seaswan]

I think the propellant is the item to worry about...Perhaps a good dash of soap and water afterwards is the ticket.

[Reel Boobs]

I bet you did not know all these uses for WD-40



Thought that you might like to know more about this well-known product. The product began from a search for a rust preventative solvent and degreaser 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 (also known 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, as they say, is history.



It is a carefully guarded recipe known only to four people. Only one of them is the "brew master."



There are about 2.5 million gallons of the stuff manufactured each

year. It gets its distinctive smell from a fragrance that is added

to the brew. Ken East (one of the original founders) says there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt you.



Here are some of the uses:



When you read the "shower door" part, try it. It's the first thing that has ever 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...Viola! It's now shinier than it's ever been. You'll be amazed.



Protects silver from tarnishing.



Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.



Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making it slippery.



Keeps flies off cows. (Good to know)



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.



Cam ouflages 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 kids 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.



Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis pain.



Florida 's favorite use is: "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 attracts fish. Spray a LITTLE on live bait or lures and you

will be catching the big one in no time.



Also, 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.



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.



WD-40, long known for its ability to remove left-over 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!



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!

[Seaswan]

Uh, you forgot "cleans boat cushions"

[Joe]

If you can't fix it with WD-40 or duct tape, you have a job ahead of you.

[MisBehaven]

It will also remove adhesive residue from vinlyl lettering

[Joe]

And will take road tar and grease off of car fenders without hurting the paint, althought it will remove the wax too.

[prowlersfish]

get paint on you hands ? WD40 will get it off and not dry out you skin. even bottom paint !

[Joe]

Even it can't do squat for dried POR 15 on your hands.

[Martino110]

On any of my cars with a nasty, oxidized finish, I spray the car with it and wipe it down. I then wax it. It comes out looking fantastic, and the WD-40 makes the job almost effortless. Makes my old Boston Whaler look new again too.

[slapshot38]

Thanks, Reel Boobs and you other guys. I appreciate all the info. I'm sure everyone's picked up a hint or two.

Slapshot

[Got Salt?]

before guests come over, i put a little squirt in my chili. it adds that little zing, and keeps everything 'lubricated'.










no. not really.

[broncobirdy]

Will help remove dried caulk on hands....house or marine type.