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    03-03-2012 02:32 PM #36
    Quote Originally Posted by Rob. View Post
    1-2 days cleaning isnt forever man...
    well forever compared to an all purpose cleaner and a pressure washer

    did you know the main ingredient in WD-40 is fish oil? haha random fact but amazing what fish oil can do
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    03-03-2012 05:15 PM #37
    Quote Originally Posted by DieselDubber View Post
    well forever compared to an all purpose cleaner and a pressure washer

    did you know the main ingredient in WD-40 is fish oil? haha random fact but amazing what fish oil can do
    I've heard people say this, it's a gigantic myth.

    http://www.wd40.com/about-us/myths-legends-fun-facts/
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WD-40

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    03-04-2012 10:13 AM #38
    Got to love wd40!

    It works wonders, also since it is about 60% fish oil u can spray it on fake bate and fish with it and work amazing!! No I'm not joking either!! Google that sh!t!
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    03-04-2012 11:34 AM #39
    Hey Rob, what cleaning tools did you use?
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    03-04-2012 03:29 PM #40
    Quote Originally Posted by emkaytree View Post
    I've heard people say this, it's a gigantic myth.

    http://www.wd40.com/about-us/myths-legends-fun-facts/
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WD-40

    This is why I facepalm humanity.
    Hmm interesting, it's weird how false facts can get spread around to the point people think it's true
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    03-05-2012 09:36 PM #41
    Quote Originally Posted by 8v_gti777 View Post
    Hey Rob, what cleaning tools did you use?
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    03-11-2012 07:13 AM #42
    Great job. The engine looks very clean. WD-40 is a very good product!
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    03-30-2012 11:47 PM #43
    Quote Originally Posted by Stelian99 View Post
    Great job. The engine looks very clean. WD-40 is a very good product!
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    03-31-2012 04:43 AM #44
    how sharp contrast after the change!!
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    03-31-2012 05:02 AM #45
    Nice simple and cheap! Good job!

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