We had been driving over some very dusty roads out the back of Grafton N.S.W. and the zipper on the vynl back of the ute become stuck. After I had washed all the dust and dirt off I sprayed the zips with WD40 - worked like a charm. No more stuck zips.
johnq said
12:32 AM Oct 9, 2012
Rub with a candle works too.
Gerty Dancer said
12:34 AM Oct 9, 2012
Does WD40 or candle wax, make the dust stick?
johnq said
01:10 AM Oct 9, 2012
Gerty Dancer wrote:
Does WD40 or candle wax, make the dust stick?
Zippers usually stick through poor design. Rough use comes second. Wear through dust comes next probably.
A bit of wax eases the zip by lubricating the worn bits. Any surface holds dust, wax arguably less than most.
oldboar said
01:42 AM Oct 9, 2012
Silicone spray once dry is probably the best lubrication of all for zips as it doesn't attract dust
Darrell
spida said
01:55 AM Oct 9, 2012
We used to rub the lead of a pencil on to sticky zips. I guess nothing will stick to that:)
geobuz said
02:58 AM Oct 9, 2012
I actually used it on a zip the other day and it worked. Better than the old pencil. I used too use graphite puffer on the door locks but the silicaon spray is cleaner and works just as well.
Kiwi-as said
03:47 AM Oct 9, 2012
Yes, I use silicon spray, does not attract dust, and nice and cleen.
Happywanderer said
01:20 PM Oct 9, 2012
In already have one in the van Gerty. I'm off to spray the cows. Those flies are such a nuisance.
Some great hints on that list. Should put it into hints and ideas.
Edit: I do spray some along the runner at the bottom of my whizz bang sliding door, if I feel its getting a bit hard to open and close.
-- Edited by Happywanderer on Tuesday 9th of October 2012 01:26:09 PM
Anvid said
02:29 PM Oct 9, 2012
Here are some other uses:
1. Protects silver from tarnishing.
2. Removes road tar and grime from cars.
3. Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.
4. Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making them slippery.
5. Keeps flies off cows.
6. Restores and cleans chalkboards...
7. Removes lipstick stains.
8. Loosens stubborn zippers.
9. Untangles jewellery chains.
10. Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.
11. Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.
12. Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing.
13. Removes tomato stains from clothing.
14. Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots.
15. Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors.
16. Keeps scissors working smoothly.
17. Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes.
18. It removes black scuffmarks from the kitchen floor! Use WD-40 for that 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.
19. Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly! Use WD-40!
20. Gives a children's playground gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.
21. Lubricates gearshift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers.
22. Rids kids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises.
23. Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open.
24. Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close.
25. Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl bumpers.
26. Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles.
27. Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans
28. Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for easy handling.
29. Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly.
30. Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools.
31. Removes splattered grease on stove.
32. Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging.
33. Lubricates prosthetic limbs.
34. Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell).
35. Removes all traces of duct tape.
36. Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis pain.
37. Florida 's favourite use is: 'cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers.'
38. The favourite use in the state of New York, WD-40 protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements.
39. 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 locations.
40. Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately and stops the itch.
41. WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and wipe with a clean rag.
42. 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 rewash. Presto! The lipstick is gone!
43. If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the moisture and allow the car to start.
P. S. The basic ingredient is FISH OIL.
beiffe said
03:30 PM Oct 9, 2012
spray on electrical wires to stop rats and mice chewing the plastic covering. Spray inside those radiator hoses that are hard to push on as they then just slide on. Aslo apparently makes them mopre flexable to fit to imperfections on the castings etc.
Have used for both uses.
Use the silicon for rust prevention on tools.
Regards Brian
kandagal said
06:21 PM Oct 9, 2012
Wow Anvid - that list is awesome
Gerty Dancer said
06:25 PM Oct 9, 2012
I think I'll rush out and buy a can now! (For me, in addition to the one used by the Master in the Garage!)
Nicholstones said
08:11 PM Oct 9, 2012
Anvid wrote:
5. Keeps flies off cows.
!!!!!
Cupie said
09:16 PM Oct 9, 2012
geobuz wrote:
I actually used it on a zip the other day and it worked. Better than the old pencil. I used too use graphite puffer on the door locks but the silicaon spray is cleaner and works just as well.
The ignition lock on my little Getz 'broke' & the mobile locksmith used silicon spray on it so it must be OK.
I used to use the old graphite puffers but have switched.
I use silicon on zips too.
jimricho said
12:34 AM Oct 10, 2012
Anvid wrote:
Here are some other uses:
1. Protects silver from tarnishing.
etc, etc,
P. S. The basic ingredient is FISH OIL.
44. Therefore should be suitable for spraying squeaky fish!
I must say I bought a nice product from super cheap auto the other day called lanolin spray works and smells great if you like sheep
peter
A great product.Google lanolin and it's uses.The mind boggles lol
Boothie said
11:59 PM Jan 17, 2013
I didn't see that anyone has commented on it attracting randy male camels! Cause thats what it smells like to me!
Its one of the smells that I really don't like.
03_troopy said
03:14 AM Jan 18, 2013
I've heard it loosens your rusty nuts too.
jules47 said
03:46 AM Jan 18, 2013
03_troopy wrote:
I've heard it loosens your rusty nuts too.
jimricho said
03:58 AM Jan 18, 2013
03_troopy wrote:
I've heard it loosens your rusty nuts too.
nothing worse than nusty ruts!
jimricho said
04:01 AM Jan 18, 2013
marto1944 wrote:
I must say I bought a nice product from super cheap auto the other day called lanolin spray works and smells great if you like sheep
peter
May get the kiwis excited???
(Jim, go and sit in the naughty corner after that comment!)
03_troopy said
04:09 AM Jan 18, 2013
marto1944 wrote:
I must say I bought a nice product from super cheap auto the other day called lanolin spray works and smells great if you like sheep
peter
Be warned though, it does go sticky after a while and can attract lots of fluff. And you can imagine what would happen to your rusty nuts if they got all fluffy.
We had been driving over some very dusty roads out the back of Grafton N.S.W. and the zipper on the vynl back of the ute become stuck. After I had washed all the dust and dirt off I sprayed the zips with WD40 - worked like a charm. No more stuck zips.
Zippers usually stick through poor design. Rough use comes second. Wear through dust comes next probably.
A bit of wax eases the zip by lubricating the worn bits. Any surface holds dust, wax arguably less than most.
Darrell
I actually used it on a zip the other day and it worked. Better than the old pencil. I used too use graphite puffer on the door locks but the silicaon spray is cleaner and works just as well.
In already have one in the van Gerty. I'm off to spray the cows. Those flies are such a nuisance.
Some great hints on that list. Should put it into hints and ideas.
Edit: I do spray some along the runner at the bottom of my whizz bang sliding door, if I feel its getting a bit hard to open and close.
-- Edited by Happywanderer on Tuesday 9th of October 2012 01:26:09 PM
Here are some other uses:
1. Protects silver from tarnishing.
2. Removes road tar and grime from cars.
3. Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.
4. Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making them slippery.
5. Keeps flies off cows.
6. Restores and cleans chalkboards...
7. Removes lipstick stains.
8. Loosens stubborn zippers.
9. Untangles jewellery chains.
10. Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.
11. Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.
12. Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing.
13. Removes tomato stains from clothing.
14. Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots.
15. Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors.
16. Keeps scissors working smoothly.
17. Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes.
18. It removes black scuffmarks from the kitchen floor! Use WD-40 for that 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.
19. Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly! Use WD-40!
20. Gives a children's playground gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.
21. Lubricates gearshift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers.
22. Rids kids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises.
23. Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open.
24. Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close.
25. Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl bumpers.
26. Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles.
27. Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans
28. Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for easy handling.
29. Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly.
30. Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools.
31. Removes splattered grease on stove.
32. Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging.
33. Lubricates prosthetic limbs.
34. Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell).
35. Removes all traces of duct tape.
36. Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis pain.
37. Florida 's favourite use is: 'cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers.'
38. The favourite use in the state of New York, WD-40 protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements.
39. 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 locations.
40. Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately and stops the itch.
41. WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and wipe with a clean rag.
42. 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 rewash. Presto! The lipstick is gone!
43. If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the moisture and allow the car to start.
P. S. The basic ingredient is FISH OIL.
Spray inside those radiator hoses that are hard to push on as they then just slide on. Aslo apparently makes them mopre flexable to fit to imperfections on the castings etc.
Have used for both uses.
Use the silicon for rust prevention on tools.
Regards
Brian
!!!!!
The ignition lock on my little Getz 'broke' & the mobile locksmith used silicon spray on it so it must be OK.
I used to use the old graphite puffers but have switched.
I use silicon on zips too.
44. Therefore should be suitable for spraying squeaky fish!
Umm not according to their website mate.
What does WD-40 contain? and scroll down a bit
I must say I bought a nice product from super cheap auto the other day called lanolin spray works and smells great if you like sheep
peter
I use silicon spray on advise from bil, but I think I'll get some WD40 too.
If it works to keep the pigeons away, I wonder if it'd work on the crows as well.
Some hints in that list are recommended, a lot are not. See here for Snopes take on the subject in conjunction with the manufacturer.
Cheers Neil
Thanks for the clarification Neil.
I didn't see that anyone has commented on it attracting randy male camels! Cause thats what it smells like to me!
Its one of the smells that I really don't like.
nothing worse than nusty ruts!
May get the kiwis excited???
(Jim, go and sit in the naughty corner after that comment!)
Be warned though, it does go sticky after a while and can attract lots of fluff. And you can imagine what would happen to your rusty nuts if they got all fluffy.
You'd end up with dusty rusty fluffies!
Gotta look out for those dusty rusty fluffies!