gasdave
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What is a good lubricant to use on the likes of sheet or companionway hatch sliders? Something that won't run and streak when it gets wet.
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Martin_J
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You will get a few different answers on this one.. but I'd use McLube Sailkote (High performance dry lubricant).
It comes in a black/red aerosol.. and it goes on so thinly and disappears you wonder what's happened to it... but it works. It doesn't leave stickiness anywhere and does not cause plascit to expand like some other lubricants can do.
I have a can next to me now.. First thing on the list of applications is... Sail tracks and slides... then later... Pole end fittings.. and finally Hatches, Drawers and Sliding doors!
It also says Environment friendly (great news) and it reduces drag in air and water.. so can be used on all underwater surfaces. Good luck.
It comes in a black/red aerosol.. and it goes on so thinly and disappears you wonder what's happened to it... but it works. It doesn't leave stickiness anywhere and does not cause plascit to expand like some other lubricants can do.
I have a can next to me now.. First thing on the list of applications is... Sail tracks and slides... then later... Pole end fittings.. and finally Hatches, Drawers and Sliding doors!
It also says Environment friendly (great news) and it reduces drag in air and water.. so can be used on all underwater surfaces. Good luck.
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BlueChip
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Screwfix sell aerosol cans of PTFE lubricant and its pretty low cost.
Its perfect for dry lubrication of anything that slides or squeaks.
VicS
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A wax candle might be worth a try.
Caravanning shops will have a lubricant for the awning track.
Caravanning shops will have a lubricant for the awning track.
theguerns
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lub
Regards PG Marine Consultants
Best lube for any job on a yacht is 100% silicone but make sure its 100%. We use it on our sail tracks and doors and only apply once a year. Doors close nicely and the sails go up and down like a rocket. It leaves no marks or stains on either material or grp or wood.
Regards PG Marine Consultants
johnalison
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Be careful about over-lubricating a hatch. Many years ago I lubricated a hatch on our small Westerly and every time we pitched into a wave the hatch would slide forwards.
Humblebee
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I'm starting to sound like a real Aberdonian!
Furniture polish or Mr Sheen will do the job if you have nothing else to hand (or if you are grippy, like me).
Furniture polish or Mr Sheen will do the job if you have nothing else to hand (or if you are grippy, like me).