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#719321 02/08/2011 6:36 PM
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I'm working on cleaning my door window channels, rollers and manual crank. My question is what lube should I use for said parts. I know years ago my choice would have been white lithium grease, however in recent years I have not been pleased with it's results. It seems to "gum up" and not lubricate well, if at all.
Any suggestions?

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grease does collect the grunge in the air, dry graphite in the channels can be helpful and a light application of an anti-corrosive spray on rotating parts usually works well enough

Bill


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Thanks for the response. I didn't think of dry graphite, it seems like a clean way to do it. A fella told me he uses anti sieze, but that seems real messy..... at least when I get near it.

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Best thing I have found for the window channels is this product.
Go to NAPA and pick up a can of "CRC Heavy Duty Silicone multi use lubricant".
It sprays on like carb cleaner but does a fantastic job on the window channels...NO FUSS NO MUSS NO SMEARS OR FUNK.
It does not collect dust and dirt also.
My new channels were so tight my power window motors were struggling and blowin fuses a good soak with this product and WHALLLA!...problem fixed!..and that has been 2 yrs. ago..NOW THIS PRODUCT IS TO BE USED AFTER PAINT!..IT IS SILICONE!
Tim

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SW, Thanks. That sounds exactly what I'm looking for.


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