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Re: [VAL] Re: Teflon dry film lubricant



I have a '77 Excella with plenty of tambour cabinet doors.  Is this  dry 
lubricant a good possibility on the tracks for the tambour doors?
 
John
 
In a message dated 11/12/2007 7:32:31 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
eemerick@new.rr.com writes:

> Gang,
> 
> I just wanted to second Jim W's plug for Teflon dry film lubricant. The
> stuff I use is Dupont Teflon Multi Use Lubricant which I buy at Lowes. 
> I buy it in the blue 4 oz bottle but it also comes in a spray can.
> 
> Like Jim, I first bought some after it was recommended to me for auto
> pistol magazines, but it has since become my lubricant of choice for
> latches, locks, slides, screws, etc.--anything that needs lubricated but
> I don't want to collect dust like oil or grease will.
> 
> It goes on as a think white liquid about the color and consistency of
> milk, but after the volatile solvent evaporates it leaves a very thin
> dry film that is slippery as all get out.
> 
> I always carry a bottle in the Airstream. . .
>