How to lubricate the outhaul boom car?

[cmedsailor]

Outhaul boom car or traveller??? I am not sure how is called but I hope you understand which one I mean!
Anyway, it simply slides along the boom (in mast furling) and makes a lot of noise. It doesn't have any roller bearings, it's a simple car from sparcraft (I think).
Any ideas how to lubricate it? I suppose WD40 is out of question because it will attract dust. I have found on the internet a product called McLube but only in the US. Any ideas?
Thanks

 

[wiggy]

How about some dry teflon spray, used for bike chains or similar stuff used for sewing machines.

 

[gardenshed]

you should be able to get McLube in most chandleries in the UK. Certainly available from some of the on line ones. Alternatively a dry silicone lube should do the trick.
First step should be to thoroughly wash the car and track with fresh water & some detergent to remove all crud/deposits and make sure that the surfaces are clean and smooth. Then lube. You should do this regularly throughout the season.
The obvious question is why rain doesn't clean this for you, but salt and grime build up and rain doesn't flush out the crevices and grooves etc properly.

 

[vyv_cox]

If their blurb is true, Mclube should be excellent, but maybe at a price? As already suggested, dry lubricant for mountain bikes will be almost as good, and no doubt at a fraction of the price. I use PTFE spray bought at a DIY shop for all jobs like this, mainsail slides, plain blocks, genoa cars, etc. I have had the same aerosol for years and it didn't cost much.

 

[Topcat47]

WD40 is out becaust it is a **** lubricant. It is a moisture dispersant with some lubricating properties. These disappear quite quickly. I've even has siezures following a quick spray.

 

[BlueChip]

Outhaul boom car or traveller??? I am not sure how is called but I hope you understand which one I mean!
Anyway, it simply slides along the boom (in mast furling) and makes a lot of noise. It doesn't have any roller bearings, it's a simple car from sparcraft (I think).
Any ideas how to lubricate it? I suppose WD40 is out of question because it will attract dust. I have found on the internet a product called McLube but only in the US. Any ideas?
Thanks

PTFE (teflon) aerosol spray is what you need, get it at Screwfix for a few £'s a can. one can will last for ages and you can use it to lubricate anything that moves, slides or squeaks. It even stops squeaky floorboards.