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Lubrication!! Garage style
« on: February 21, 2016, 09:35:01 AM »
I have three remote controlled roller doors on the man cave and am interested in what swaggers use to lubricate the door slides.  A mate talked me into using WD40 on them once and ever since I have had to do this every few weeks as it dries out and they start to stick.  Is there a dry lubricant or similar someone can suggest?  Thanks guys.  :cheers:  Mac
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Re: Lubrication!! Garage style
« Reply #1 on: February 21, 2016, 09:41:23 AM »
I only use silicone spray in the guides on my roller door. Reminds me I've been meaning to do this for a while.
http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/CRC-808-Silicone-Spray-500mL.aspx?pid=1779
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Re: Lubrication!! Garage style
« Reply #2 on: February 21, 2016, 09:43:24 AM »
Yep, silicon spray is the go.
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Re: Lubrication!! Garage style
« Reply #3 on: February 21, 2016, 11:53:01 AM »
I have been in the Roller Door/ Industrial Roller Shutter biz for more than 20 years and always used silicone spray lube as the mineral oil in WD40 , rp7 and the like melts the rubber that is inside the nylafelt (edge strapping) on some brands of doors it also attracts dust. Until a few years ago when WD40 brought out 3in1 Garage Door Lube and that is what I use now.....Michael
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Re: Lubrication!! Garage style
« Reply #4 on: February 21, 2016, 12:01:23 PM »
Until a few years ago when WD40 brought out 3in1 Garage Door Lube and that is what I use now.....


Thanks for the tip :cup:
http://www.bunnings.com.au/3-in-one-300g-professional-garage-door-lubricant_p6100232
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Re: Lubrication!! Garage style
« Reply #5 on: February 21, 2016, 01:03:27 PM »
I have three remote controlled roller doors on the man cave and am interested in what swaggers use to lubricate the door slides.  A mate talked me into using WD40 on them once and ever since I have had to do this every few weeks as it dries out and they start to stick.  Is there a dry lubricant or similar someone can suggest?  Thanks guys.  :cheers:  Mac

I missed the bit about using a lot of WD40 previously.....I would probably try to clean the guides/edge of door with hot soapy water/CT18 and hose/pressure wash clean before starting to use silicone or 3in1 garage door lube...Michael
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