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If using the original hardware, i.e. not using the nylon rollers, should the inside of the slot in the side glass mounting rail be greased up proior to assembly?


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Clean the channel thoroughly and look for rust and sand it smooth. White lithium grease would do the trick and stay in place.


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Thanks Carl, that's exactly what I was thinking.


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