PTFE spray on headsail furling luff groove

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I was hoping to spray some PTFE into the headsail furling luff groove, but the groove slot is too narrow to get a decent spray into, would it be OK to spray the sails bolt rope with PTFE as the sail is being hoisted? The furling gear is a Plastimo 709 on a 28" Colvic.

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I spray both but can only reach up the foil 7' or so. I was a bit concerned that it might discolour the sail but it doesn't. Makes a tremendous difference, barely possible to hoist without and easy peasy with Holts pro lube.
 
Seashoreman said:
I usually do this as it tends to be fairly tight in the groove. However the time I did this afloat I got silicon on my hands and can popped out of hands and off with the tide never to be seen again. New can too.
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Id use PTFE, rather than silicone.

Sail Kote, could be the best choice however. It is not silicone/ It may or may not contain ptfe ... A bit of a mystery there
 
I've used silicone spray and once used Halfords car dashboard polish (that had a high silicone content) as it was all I had at hand. Both did the job without any noticeable staining.
 
VicS said:
Id use PTFE, rather than silicone.

Sail Kote, could be the best choice however. It is not silicone/ It may or may not contain ptfe ... A bit of a mystery there
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+1 Sailkote. Whatever it is, it is completely dry once the solvent has evaporated, and therefore will neither leave grease stains nor anything for dirt to stick onto. And lubricates sliding things like nothing else.
 
l'escargot said:
I've used silicone spray and once used Halfords car dashboard polish (that had a high silicone content) as it was all I had at hand. Both did the job without any noticeable staining.
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I have a ptfe spray from Toolstation. It has worked wonders on things around the house . i have sprayed it directly onto the sail luffs so we will see what effect that has in due course.

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VicS said:
Id use PTFE, rather than silicone.

Sail Kote, could be the best choice however. It is not silicone/ It may or may not contain ptfe ... A bit of a mystery there
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Well now I am confused or maybe you are being pedantic. The stuff I use:
http://www.sealantsandtoolsdirect.c..._P26153.html?gclid=CLmM1Jrc98sCFQhuGwodXFgK9w
is described as PTFE concentrated silicone spray. Frankly I don't really care about the exact formula just so long as it works and doesn't cause any damage.
 
Seashoreman said:
Well now I am confused or maybe you are being pedantic. The stuff I use:
http://www.sealantsandtoolsdirect.c..._P26153.html?gclid=CLmM1Jrc98sCFQhuGwodXFgK9w
is described as PTFE concentrated silicone spray. Frankly I don't really care about the exact formula just so long as it works and doesn't cause any damage.
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Goodness knows. It is described both as a silicone spray and as a high performance ptfe lubricant. The links to the Technical data sheet take me to the TDS for a different product.

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But if you don't care what you are using I am sure nobody else is bothered about what you are using either.
 
If it's just tight going up once and it's there for the season try Fairy liquid. (other brands are available) It works then washes off first rain you get.
 
VicS said:
I have a ptfe spray from Toolstation. It has worked wonders on things around the house . i have sprayed it directly onto the sail luffs so we will see what effect that has in due course.

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Screwfix also sell PTFE spray. I wouldn't be without it, but from experience don't get it on your sheets anywhere close to your winches or they will slip on the drum.
 
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