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oiling pvc window mechanism-what to use?

  • 19-09-2013 4:06pm
    #1
    tomdempsey200
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,890 ✭✭✭


    what's the right stuff for the hinge mechanism

    silicone spray?
    lithium grease?

    ac-90?

    thanks


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  • #2
    martinn123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,300 ✭✭✭martinn123


    tomdempsey200 wrote: »
    what's the right stuff for the hinge mechanism

    silicone spray?
    lithium grease?

    ac-90?

    thanks

    WD-40


  • #3
    tomdempsey200
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,890 ✭✭✭tomdempsey200


    yes i read the very same thing ...wd-40 it said
    http://www.bbhltd.co.uk/maintenance.html


    i'm confused on this cos i thought lithium grease or silicone would be better

    doesn't the wd-40 dry out and seize up the mechanism then..no?


  • #4
    red sean
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,917 ✭✭✭red sean


    I'd go with 3in1 lithium grease spray if it were me. WD40 I regard as a rust buster rather than a lubricant/rust inhibitor.


  • #5
    tomdempsey200
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,890 ✭✭✭tomdempsey200


    that's what i was thinking

    isn't the wd-40 just for freeing things up rather than a lubricant


  • #6
    paddy147
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 15,858 ✭✭✭✭paddy147


    silicone spray grease.........keeps things moving freely and also protects the rubber seal/strip around the Upvc frame.


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  • #7
    gutteruu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,061 ✭✭✭gutteruu


    Do not use WD-40!!. It is a penetrant not a lubricant and will rust anything to **** over time. It is only design to loosen rusted bolts etc not as a lubricant. Any silicone spray, lithium grease would be fine. Chain oil would work well as its designed to work well in wet conditions over long periods of time. Ideally lanolin if you can find it.


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