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1958 Chevy

What lubricant do ya'll recommend to use on the regulators and on the tracks the arms slide in?

I have used regular chassis grease in the past, would something like lithium grease be better?

Thanks for the suggestions.

Not sure if there is anything made for that specificaly but would try to use something that the oils wont' seperate out of the carriers on, so you don't end up with a drippy mess inside the door. Any doors I've ever had apart seemed to have a thick white grease on those items.

Get a tube of White White Lithium Grease
White Lithium Grease is an All-purpose white lubricant for metal-to-metal and metal-to-plastic applications. This lubricant protects against rust, makes surfaces friction-free, and withstands moisture and high heat.
Harold

I would have to go along with Harold. I have used White Lithium grease for years. You can often see the white grease in doors when you remove the panels. I wonder if that is what is used at the factory. I always have a tube of it in the bench. It is surprising how many uses you find for it when you have it available.
Jim

White Lithium it is then. Thanks for the suggestions!

Harold, I used white lith. on my 54, I also used dry spray silicon on my felt channels, tell me I'm ok. Doc.

" "dry spray silicon" will most likely ruin future paint jobs."

Do not use silicone "On [near] painted surfaces... the paint sucks up the silicone and makes paint prep ever more onerous than it normally is (if that's possible)! Paint will not stick to silicone, so always minimize overspray when using silicone near painted areas (door hinges, locks, etc.)."

Many years ago, I threw away all silicone-containing spray/lubricants.

If you use those sprays in a spray-painting room/booth, good luck decontaminating.

Every glass shop I've been in used dry graphite if the channels needed any lubrication. If the edges of the glass are done correctly, they shouldn't need any. Also...there used to be channels which were made with a nylon strip in the bottom of the channel with dense pile material on the sides. If you can find this in the right size/style, I'd suggest using it. Makes rolling up/down a treat. Graphite is also good for lock cylinders and mixed with Lubriplate.

I agree with Tim about silicone.

" . . . dry graphite if the channels needed any lubrication . . . "

White grease works well, however, any grease attracts dust which becomes a wear ingredient, so dry graphite is a better alternate, or a hard wax.

Ed

Tim, I did not know that, I'm sure that I got over spray on the new outside paint. Other than making a note in the trucks journal is there anything that can get it off the Dupont paint? Ed

https://www.hunker.com/12321227/how-to-remove-silicone-spray

Get rid of anything in your shop/shelves/cabinets that contains silicone.

What would ya'll suggest for the crank gear and the teeth on the arms that raises and lowers the door?

I already installed it with some white lithium on the gears and some for the center of the rollers, but thought it would be good info for the future and other people searching.

I like to use Never-Seize. White grease can wash off or harden over time. John