Did you ever wonder how WD-40 got it's name?

In San Diego in 1953, three guys founded the Rocket Chemical Company and attempted to produce rust-prevention solvents and degreasers for the aerospace industry.  Success came with the secret formula still used today.  They name it WD-40, short for "water displacement perfected on the 40th try."  The aerosol can version for consumers debuted in 1958; the company was renamed for its only product 11 years later.

The first truckload order for WD-40 was shipped to the U.S. Gulf Coast to aid rebuilding efforts after 1961's Hurricane Carla. The product was used to recondition water damaged vehicles and equipment.

Quick Tips for Uses:

• Beside lubricating, it can remove splattered bugs and sap without harming your car's finish.
• Also, it can keep snow from sticking on your shovel and satellite dish.