Lubricant for Rubber?

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Hi All,My electric windows run very slow sumtimes, and this is easily solved by me lubricating the runners on the side where the window sits. This runner is rubber and keeps drying out providing losts of friction even when my finger is ran up the side.A quick spray with WD40 makes it run perfect again, but this only lasts about a day or two. Castrol Lithium based grease lasts slightly longer but also drives leaving a sticky residue.Can anyone recommend something that won't dry on the rubber? Or a better solution?Thanks very much.Neil

Mike P · Accepted Answer

I don't know if it's bad for them, but I always use a bit of washing up liquid on them, it works a treat and lasts for ages :-)Mike P

Malc · Answer

KY jelly. No seriously. Failing that something like a PTFE/silicone spray. If you can find it Triflow is brilliant. We use it in the hospital to lubricate couch bearings that are used on radiotherapy linear accelerators so it can take a lot of radiation before it loses it's lubricity.

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Guy King · Answer

The message from "Dr. Compynei"  contains these words:Silicone spray or silicone/PTFE spray.

Mike G · Answer

Yup. That's the best stuff to use IMO.With the window open, spray a good helping in the window channel itself, letting it run down into the part inside the door. Then work the widow a few times to make sure it covers any parts that might have been missed.Mike.

Dave · Answer

Seconded or thirded, Silicone Spray! If you know someone in the printing trade they can get lots of it. :) I'll be bringing home several tins on Monday to make sure I have supplies. :)Dave

Rob graham · Answer

Then work the widow a fewAny chance of giving me her phone number?Rob Graham

Hirsty's · Answer

Run a block of Gtraphite up and down the channel

John · Answer

Mr Sheen (with silicone)

Tunku · Answer

Guy King  wrote innews:     AOL

Dave Plowman (News) · Answer

If it is rubber, petroleum based products will damage it. Silicone sprayis the usual stuff.

SteveH · Answer

I loved the KY Jelly suggestion.Not too sure I'd want to go into Boots to buy it, though.

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