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Sliding door lubricant? - Jack in omaha - 05-13-2017
I have a sliding door that is on vinyl strip what is best way to lubricate to make it glide easier?
RE: Sliding door lubricant? - JGrout - 05-13-2017
bar soap
paraffin if you buff it out after
RE: Sliding door lubricant? - daddo - 05-13-2017
Whatever stuff they use on bowling alley lanes. Ever try and walk on one of those?
RE: Sliding door lubricant? - MikeBob - 05-13-2017
Something dust wont stick to, a spray silicone would be one.
RE: Sliding door lubricant? - Lynden - 05-13-2017
3M silicone spray (dry type)...
https://www.amazon.com/3M-Silicone-Spray-Type-Lubricant/dp/B000MQX7K2/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
If you want to do a complete tune-up...
https://www.thisoldhouse.com/ideas/sliding-door-tune
RE: Sliding door lubricant? - dg152 - 05-14-2017
Powdered graphite available at most hardware stores.
RE: Sliding door lubricant? - anthonyt141 - 05-15-2017
I bought a sliding door lubricant off amazon that worked pretty well. It was called AGS DEK3 Door Ease Lubricant.