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SuperGewl · 03-14-2005, 01:22 AM

Try some AMSOIL Heavy Metal spray lube. Great for motorcycle chains and whatever needs to stay lubed but not attract dust and dirt.

RV Dude · 03-21-2005, 08:01 AM

I use motorcycle chain wax. Easy to apply, doesn't drip much and doesn't seem to attract dirt.

TXiceman · 03-21-2005, 09:00 AM

Shooter, WD40 is not a lubricant. It is mostly solvent and the WD comes from "water dispurant". So using WD40 can actually wash any lubrication off the surface. It does have a very light oil that will coat and protect the surfaces from rust. I use either white grease (spray) or bicycle chain lube once or twice a year.

Ken
Ken

Hoverbug · 03-22-2005, 05:51 AM

I would have to agree to using a dry lube such as grafite or the Protectall dry lube. Also as goofy as this may sound, dusting the screw with baby powder works great. Talcum is a great dry lube... Did you know that talc is good for keeping rubber seals such as around windows pliable. I dust my snorkle and flippers before winter storage. On your auto and rv use a small paint brush to dust with.

PWHanscom · 06-26-2008, 12:34 PM

I have found that WD 40 is a great cleaner. Soak the scissor jack and let it sit for 20 minutes. Then spray is with a strong steam of water. The scissor jacks will clean up real good.

Paul R. Haller · 07-02-2008, 10:44 AM

Silicone spray!
-Paul R. Haller-

Jeff_in_The_Dalles · 07-05-2008, 03:56 AM

I've found lithium based grease in a spray can works well.

Lithium based greases seem to work well in areas that are not sealed from the elements or dirt.

I use a spray can so I can get it into the pivots and the bushing the screw turns on.