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Topic: Dry Teflon Lubricants
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Chris Lasher
Member From: Athens, Georgia, USA
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posted 09 October 2005 10:05 AM
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Has anybody here used any of the "dry" Teflon-based lubricants by Tri-Flow or Finish Line to lube pedal steel parts? I saw this stuff in a bike store here in Athens; it's advertised for bike chains, gears, etc. I think it's a parafin-based delivery that dries up to a thin, wax-like coat. It's advertised to attract less dust and general junk. I'm degreasing my pedal steel and thought I'd give this stuff a shot. Any comments?Chris Edit: misspelled Tri-Flow.[This message was edited by Chris Lasher on 09 October 2005 at 12:25 PM.] |
Jon Light
Member From: Brooklyn, NY
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posted 09 October 2005 10:41 AM
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Tri Flo is what I use. Got it from a bike store. Teflon, yes but I'm not sure about the dry thing--maybe I'm using a different product line? The label is gone so I'm not sure. The underside of my guitar is pretty grimy. But then, I am looking at 5 years of lubing. Maybe it would look far worse with a non-'dry' product? I'll have to check and see if they have more than one product. I have no complaints about the stuff. |
Chris Lasher
Member From: Athens, Georgia, USA
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posted 09 October 2005 12:24 PM
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Hi Jon,
Yes, Tri-Flow also makes a lubricant with Teflon that is not "dry"--it is oil-based with Teflon beads. http://www.triflowlubricants.com/Dry_Lubricant/dry.html
This is the type I'm talking about. Reviews on these types from bikers said that they wash off but seem to work well otherwise. I don't plan on riding my pedal steel out in the rain, so considering it should always be in dry conditions, I thought maybe I'd try it out. I guess one concern I have is that it's not going to be as penetrating as an oil-based lube because it's intended to dry, so I don't know if it can be used other than if you have the guitar apart, which I do right now.[This message was edited by Chris Lasher on 09 October 2005 at 12:29 PM.] | |
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