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Title: Lubrication!! Garage style
Post by: lochgilphead 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

Title: Re: Lubrication!! Garage style
Post by: D4D 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 (http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/CRC-808-Silicone-Spray-500mL.aspx?pid=1779)

Title: Re: Lubrication!! Garage style
Post by: Snapman007 on February 21, 2016, 09:43:24 AM

Yep, silicon spray is the go.

Title: Re: Lubrication!! Garage style
Post by: MrHorsepower 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

Title: Re: Lubrication!! Garage style
Post by: D4D on February 21, 2016, 12:01:23 PM

Quote from: MrHorsepower on February 21, 2016, 11:53:01 AM

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 (http://www.bunnings.com.au/3-in-one-300g-professional-garage-door-lubricant_p6100232)

Title: Re: Lubrication!! Garage style
Post by: MrHorsepower on February 21, 2016, 01:03:27 PM

Quote from: lochgilphead 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

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