Baby Powder for Slide Out Seals?
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Topic: Baby Powder for Slide Out Seals?
Posted By: Danielw1
Subject: Baby Powder for Slide Out Seals?
Date Posted: 05 Aug 2017 at 4:52pm
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In searching the internet for slide out lube I came across the YouTube video showing using baby powder for slide out lube, has anyone done this? I'm going to try it tonight as the lube is twenty bucks and I have a baby powder can sitting at home. I'll post my results.. I have all the storage door seals sticking and I'm sure the slide seals need it as well. Good thing my wife was scared of using the powder with talc in it!
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Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2017 at 11:24am
I have no clue about the suitability of using baby powder for a lube. However, I think that the gears on a slide out would be a perfect application for some dry graphite lubrication. Graphite would provide a low-friction lubrication without attracting any dust or other gunk that an oil-based lubricant would.
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bp
2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River
2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost
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Posted By: Danielw1
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2017 at 12:03pm
Here is a link as to what I am referring to: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=X701hbSO_ko
The powder is just for the rubber seals, not any mechanical parts.
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Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2017 at 12:25pm
A few years ago the guys that do maintenance on our hot tub gave us some samples of " https://www.amazon.com/303-30306-Protectant-Plastic-Fiberglass/dp/B000XBCURW - 303 Aerospace Protectant ". This stuff works great, and it has kept the cover on our hot tub protected for several years.
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bp
2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River
2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost
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Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2017 at 12:51pm
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I love the 303 products but your basic can of cheap silicone spray does just great for your foam and rubber seals all over your Pod.
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Posted By: sailor323
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2017 at 8:20pm
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Talcum powder works great!
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