WD40

[nickliv]

Does anyone know why it's so called?

Or why it smells so bloody good?

[rcutler]

WD-40 literally stands for Water Displacement, 40th attempt. That's the name straight out of the lab book used by the chemist who developed WD-40 back in 1953. The chemist, Norm Larsen, was attempting to concoct a formula to prevent corrosion—a task which is done by displacing water. Norm's persistence paid off when he perfected the formula on his 40th try.

From thier website.

Don't know why you like the smell, but I would seek advice from other areas of this forum if I were you!

[neilsie]

Errr, I like the smell too....  wait till you smell baby puke.. thats bad!

[Canada Phil]

One of the three essentials. the other's being Duct tape and a Hammer 
Phil

[mgmark]

One of the three essentials. the other's being Duct tape and a Hammer  quote]

Indeed, all the tools that a man needs for every job on a car.   If it moves and shouldn't, apply duct tape.   If it doesn't move and should, apply WD-40 and hit with a hammer.   The latter should work on the first or second attempt, let alone the 40th.......    

MG Mark

[Neil]

One of the three essentials. the other's being Duct tape and a Hammer 
Phil

Quite true, But whats the best invention, WD40 or Calpol (for the kids)??

[Fran]

But whats the best invention, WD40 or Calpol (for the kids)??

Never tried WD40 on kids - does it stop that high pitched sqeaking noise they make early mornings when you have a hangover?

F

[Muzorewa]

does it stop that high pitched sqeaking noise they make early mornings when you have a hangover?

The kids squeaking or the wonky wheels on their drag-along buggies? 

[monkey]

WD 40 claims to have over a thousand uses, but I notice that they have missed one of the most important ones from their list. It is really good for removing the glue left on your windscreen by the Le Mans car park stickers

[smokie]

It is really good for removing the glue left on your windscreen by the Le Mans car park stickers

I never knew that - I use nail varnish remover...

[LangTall]

removing those stickers? what for?

[rcutler]

removing those stickers? what for?

After 9 years of LM and 3 classics the windscreen would be useless to look out of!

[redstu]

Apparently it makes a good flamethrower as well , haven't tested it yet myself , think I'll wait till November 5th.

[Snoring Rhino]

Ok, who's still go their camping passes / car park passes (apart from Tom and Me) on their windscreens?

[Muzorewa]

Ok, who's still go their camping passes / car park passes (apart from Tom and Me) on their windscreens?

Erm, I did until last week when a crack propagated across my windscreen which resulted in Autograss binning it