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Thursday, September 29, 2005
HERE'S A NEW EDITION OF THE WD_40 NEWSLETTER. READ AND ENJOY
This copy of the news forum is printed for your information only -- recognition is given to WD_40 for the composition and format of the e-mail received by the editor of this "blog" by Ethel Taylor aka BlueAngel
The History Channel program "Modern Marvels" profiles companies that are unique, innovative or have an interesting story to tell. It makes sense, then, that we got the call earlier this year to let us know that WD-40 would soon be a star of the show!
WD-40 was featured on an episode of the show in August, called "Lube Job." The episode, dedicated to modern man's slew of products used to keep things working smoothly, focused on WD-40 as a multi-purpose problem solver, that continues to work as well as the day it was created.
"My wife and I moved to Meizhou, China in February. We are foreign teachers at Jaiying University. We purchased electric bikes to be able to move about the city more quickly. As with many bikes in China, mine developed a very annoying squeak. I looked in many stores for lubricant products and tried to explain my problem and desire for a remedy, but to no avail.
One Saturday afternoon as my wife and I were biking down one of the city streets, my wife noticed a car wash. I went into the store and looked over all the shelves for something that would help. A salesman came up to me and began speaking in Chinese. In my frustration, the only thing I could do was point at the bike and make a "squeak, squeak, squeak" sound. I then gestured as if I had a can of WD-40 while making a spraying sound. The Chinese man immediately cried out, "WD4!" I yelled, "YES!!!!" He went in the back and brought out a can of WD-40 and presented it to me. He would not let me pay him for it. I sprayed the squeak and happily rode my bike back to the university. I was so happy to find out that WD-40 had made its way into Meizhou, China. No more squeaks!"
— Terry Williams --
Who better to provide WD-40 tips than those who use and love it the most? WD-40 Fan Club members send in their favorite uses every day.
Fans have suggested using WD-40 to:
Remove sticky price tag glue residue
Keep can openers clean, rust-free and running smoothly
Clean permanent marker from keyboards and computer screens
Lubricate and prevent rust on motorcycle chains
Remove gum from carpet
Remove roofing tar from tools and hands
Soften guitar strings
Keep ice chest hinges from squeaking
Clean and shine bumpers
Got a Great Use You'd Like to Share?
Visit the Fan Speak section of the Web site and send it our way. You never know, your use could be posted on our Web site or featured in next quarter's Always Another Use!
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