Ybone Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Does anyone lubricate the poles on their portable so they slide easier? If so what do you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Duckslayer Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 I have been wondering the same thing. I am thinking of using some endust on them. Should not build up and can wipe mostly all of it off. If it stays as slick at the top of my dresser it should work out pretty good. Anyone tried that? How did it work? Thanks././Jimbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pathogen Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 I've used silicone spray, works like a champ. Petroleum products can thicken and/or trap dirt, graphite is very messy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey lee Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 I take a small amount of steel wool and wipe down the poles. Then I wipe the poles down with a dry cloth. Then I spray a little silicone on the cloth reg and lightly wipe the poles down. This has served me well. I do it at the start of the ice season and about mid way through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingmeatwad Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 man...you guys think of everything :-)good ideas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
night bite Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 i heard of guys useing car wax on the poles. have not tried but it just might work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinalot Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 WD-40 works good, it not to thick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blainebob Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Dry graphite lube!!!! Its like a powder. I'm a mmechanic by trade and it works the best,by far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melon Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 I wipe them down with cooking oil... seems to work well so far. I usually do this before my first time out with the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoonASea Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 I use Hoppe's #9 dry lubricant (used on guns) works great doesnt attract dirt and also works great on my snaps for boat cover ,,Remington also makes a similar product Randoid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiggin 4 fun Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 I use a spray that is made for garage doortracks. It is made not to build up or collect dirt.I think I got it at menards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgetman Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Try an old candle. Wax stays put and doesnt stain anything or stink up your fingers if you touch it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts