Hello everyone,
our sliding door feels a bit stiff. Of course, it’s necessary to clean the sliding system from time to time, which is planned for next week. Have you found an ideal product to lubricate or spray the sliding door tracks?
Many oils or greases tend to become sticky or gummy. I was thinking of products like Caramba, WD-40, or something similar. Do you have any recommendations?
our sliding door feels a bit stiff. Of course, it’s necessary to clean the sliding system from time to time, which is planned for next week. Have you found an ideal product to lubricate or spray the sliding door tracks?
Many oils or greases tend to become sticky or gummy. I was thinking of products like Caramba, WD-40, or something similar. Do you have any recommendations?
blockhauspower24 Jul 2016 14:36In my experience as a carpenter, I have had good results using Ballistol oil. It doesn’t become sticky, lubricates well, and has a pleasant scent.
G
garfunkel24 Jul 2016 14:45At work, we lubricate everything with Ballistol and WD40, the latter being quite a brilliant product.
However, outdoors, I often encounter the problem of dust and dirt accumulation. Using a dose of WD40 or Ballistol might cause the issue to worsen, leading to more dirt buildup, which in turn requires more cleaning and eventually more lubrication.
For locks and keyholes, graphite lubricant is often preferred. That might be worth considering as well.
Graphite is a dry lubricant that doesn’t attract or trap dust and dirt typically found outdoors.
That’s something to think about.
However, outdoors, I often encounter the problem of dust and dirt accumulation. Using a dose of WD40 or Ballistol might cause the issue to worsen, leading to more dirt buildup, which in turn requires more cleaning and eventually more lubrication.
For locks and keyholes, graphite lubricant is often preferred. That might be worth considering as well.
Graphite is a dry lubricant that doesn’t attract or trap dust and dirt typically found outdoors.
That’s something to think about.
Sir_Kermit24 Jul 2016 16:46Hello,
Kermit
Neige schrieb:Besides graphite, Aunt W. also mentions molybdenum disulfide as a solid lubricant. Space travel requires a lot of dry lubrication too, but NASA probably wouldn’t be able to help you. By the way, on the bottom shelf there is a small booklet titled "FAG Spherical Bearings, Lubrication of Rolling Bearings, p.33 (PDF; 989 kB)." Maybe you will find some useful information there to help you further.
Graphite hmm.
Kermit