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Subject:Re: another WD40 use
From:Max Wellhouse
Date:Tue, 27 Oct 2009 03:12:47 -0500

I mix WD-40 in my morning cup of Ovaltine for the extra fiber it
provides before I drive my Vanagon to work each day.

YRMV

DM&FS

At 12:53 PM 10/26/2009, Alistair Bell wrote:
>I have to admit its with some trepidation i mention this tip, for it
>seems every time WD40 is mentioned... well you know.
>
>I got some double sided tape residue on the top surface of my dash
>(don't ask, moment of stupidity) and not having any goo gone or the
>like at hand, I thought I would see if WD40 would soften and remove
>said glue.
>
>Well it didn't really work, but a slightly dampened with WD40 rag
>rubbed on the dash vinyl made the surface look pretty good, not as
>shiny as armorall, but quite nice. I got enthused and wiped over the
>steering wheel and rest of dash including binnacle.
>
>Nothing untoward happened, dash did not crack nor melt, my hands did
>not slip on steering wheel my hair did not fall out, passers by on
>the street did not point at me and scream. It just removed the dust
>and dirty and the grunge.
>
>Oh and the smell is really not that strong, I kinda like it.
>
>can i add that your mileage may vary, and that I am not responsible
>for any law suits arising from the use of WD40 in this way
>
>:)
>
>cheers,
>
>Alistair
>
>
>'86 syncro 7  passenger
>'82 westy, diesel converted to gas in '94
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