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Title: Window runner lubricant ?
Post by: I_want_an_Omega on 05 August 2010, 08:53:57
I recall reading on here somwhere about some lubricant that you can put into the window runner edges to make the windows run a bit more smoothly.

Any info as to whether its any good, where to get it etc would be gratefully received.

Thanks
Title: Re: Window runner lubricant ?
Post by: Jimbob on 05 August 2010, 08:59:12
Cant remember whether its ptfe or silicon spray lube recommended.

Guess either would work.

Halfords do them both  :y
Title: Re: Window runner lubricant ?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 05 August 2010, 11:24:02
Bit of GT85 worked for me. It's a PTFE dry lubricant, IIRC.

Kevin
Title: Re: Window runner lubricant ?
Post by: I_want_an_Omega on 05 August 2010, 11:56:10
Where do you buy that from?
Title: Re: Window runner lubricant ?
Post by: Jimbob on 05 August 2010, 12:01:23
halfords, any bike shop, etc etc etc
Title: Re: Window runner lubricant ?
Post by: Elite Pete on 05 August 2010, 12:09:36
Quote
Bit of GT85 worked for me. It's a PTFE dry lubricant, IIRC.

Kevin
:o

Pray tell ;D ;D
Title: Re: Window runner lubricant ?
Post by: unlucky alf on 05 August 2010, 13:07:30
just go to the pound shop & buy some cheapo cockpit spray, as its basically a silicone spray so it works a treat. :y
Title: Re: Window runner lubricant ?
Post by: omegod on 05 August 2010, 13:43:22
Srewfix do silicone spray fairly cheap
Title: Re: Window runner lubricant ?
Post by: dbug on 05 August 2010, 19:05:14
Silicon spray worked for me Rob  :y
Title: Re: Window runner lubricant ?
Post by: alexandjen on 05 August 2010, 19:39:05
I use this silicone spray, works fine on the window guides  :y

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Automotive/Lubricants+Sprays/Silicone+Spray+400+ml/d60/sd2795/p21983
Title: Re: Window runner lubricant ?
Post by: Agemo on 05 August 2010, 20:58:33
Yup, any cheapo Silicon does the job a treat. Surprising what a difference it makes, especially if your windows seem lazy or think they have detected an obstruction.
Title: Re: Window runner lubricant ?
Post by: feeutfo on 05 August 2010, 23:14:56
Well, the Master told me off for using silicon spray, which does work by the way, but Mark was saying ptfe gives less build up over time as it is dry, where as silicone is wet and collects dust and crap.

So ptfe if you can get it neat, trouble is it usually comes mixed with petro chemical based lubes which eat rubber.

Probably comes down to what you can get your hands on, ime silicon spray is more readily available
Title: Re: Window runner lubricant ?
Post by: tigers_gonads on 06 August 2010, 12:01:09
both do the job but if you can get hold of ptfe spray, use it  :y

silicon tends to let the sh*t stick to it after a bit of time   :(