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Topic: lubricant
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Brendan Mitchell
Member From: Melbourne Australia
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posted 03 November 2006 01:12 AM
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Has anyone tried spray on teflon as a lube on PSG's ? It is a dry lube that does not attract dirt or dust etc.We have some at work and I'm thinking about trying it out on my guitars . Any info would be appreciated .
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Per Berner
Member From: Skövde, Sweden
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posted 03 November 2006 03:55 AM
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The manual accompanying my Zum strongly advices against any spray lubricants like WD-40, which apparently leave a residue and eventually will cause the mechanism to gum up. I suppose this would apply to PTFE (teflon) sprays as well. Zum recommend light machine oil. Teflon works very well on my bike chain, but I wouldn't try it on my steel. ------------------
´75 Emmons p/p D10 8+4, '72 AWH Custom D10 8+3, '06 Hybrid Zum SD10 4+5 , Peavey Nashville 1000 [This message was edited by Per Berner on 03 November 2006 at 03:56 AM.]
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Dave Seddon
Member From: Leicester, England.
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posted 03 November 2006 04:20 AM
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Tri-Flow has done wonders for my old Sho-Bud, since Jim Sliff mentioned it in another thread.
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D Schubert
Member From: Columbia, MO, USA
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posted 03 November 2006 05:52 AM
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Tri-Flow or Rem-Lube sprays were designed for use with firearms. I have used both for PSG lube, b-bender, nut slot lube, mic stand clutches, squeaky car doors, etc. Smells like banana oil when you spray. After the carrier evaporates, nothing is left behind but a very thin, slick layer of teflon. Not gummy like WD-40. |
Jim Sliff
Member From: Hermosa Beach California, USA
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posted 03 November 2006 06:11 AM
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Per - the teflon is not a liquid lubricant, except for a few seconds (the liquid flashes off). It's a dry Teflon film.Yes, I've mentioned it in severla threads, and have been using it for years. No dirt collection, no mess, no gumminess (even light lois break down and gum) and a much smoother feel than ol. I use "Tri-Flow" |
Dave Goodman
Member From: San Antonio, TX, USA
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posted 03 November 2006 06:42 AM
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Anyone, which stores carry "Tri Flow"? Have checked NAPA and AutoZone but no luck. Thanks.
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Mike Wheeler
Member From: Columbus, Ohio, USA
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posted 03 November 2006 07:08 AM
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Dave, if you do a Google search for Tri Flo Lubricant, you get online sources to buy from. A small can will last a very long time...just a drop or two does the trick.I would think a auto supply store could order a can for you...maybe not. |
Michael Haselman
Member From: St. Paul Park, Minnesota, USA
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posted 03 November 2006 08:51 AM
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I got a can at my local hardware store. Just sprayed it on my Mullen for the first time last night, so if there's any problems I'll let you know. I thought it kinda odd that there's a ball in there like a can of spray paint. Hope I didn't void the warranty, hee hee.  ------------------
Mullen RP, Webb 6-14E, Peavey NV112, Hilton volume. [This message was edited by Michael Haselman on 03 November 2006 at 09:05 AM.] [This message was edited by Michael Haselman on 03 November 2006 at 10:09 AM.]
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Bo Borland
Member From: Cowtown NJ
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posted 03 November 2006 10:33 AM
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I like the Tri Flow product... it came highly recommended. I found it at a local hardware store...get the small 2 or 3 oz liquid, not the spray... it is much easier to control, and comes with a small straw to control pin point application of a drop or two.
I had been using light weight oil like sewing machine oil... it gummed up a little over the years, attracted dirt and made little dust bunnies inthe changer.
The Tri Flow actually flushed out almost all of the junk with only 2 drops between the fingers .. from the top... put a newspaper under your changer to catch the gunk. My 1974 MSA plays like new now. |
Bari Smith
Member From: Spartanburg SC USA
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posted 03 November 2006 12:01 PM
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True Value hardware has it in my neck of the woods.they also carry a teflon bace synthetic called Super-Lube,comes in a needle oiler. |
Brendan Mitchell
Member From: Melbourne Australia
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posted 03 November 2006 02:38 PM
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Thanks for the info . Here is a link to the product we use at work . I'll let you know what I think after I use it in 1 weeks time .
Brendan http://www.wurthusa.com/project/en/leftnavi/catalog/product.php?path=04.0110.jpg |
Jim Sliff
Member From: Hermosa Beach California, USA
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posted 03 November 2006 05:03 PM
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I'm sure it's fairly similar...just check to be sure it's not an oil with Teflon in it - then you'd still have the "gum" issue.Tri-Flow is made by Sherwin Williams, oddly. I've never seen it in an auto parts store, only smaller hardware stores. |
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