deputydan Posted January 25, 2004 Share Posted January 25, 2004 Ok, get your minds out of the gutter.Does anyone use (or know of) a lubricant that I could use on the telescoping poles in my portable? The colder the weather the tougher they seem to extend and retract. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 25, 2004 Share Posted January 25, 2004 Deputy Welcome to the forum, this is really weird because I just heard this at the local bait shop this afternooon. 2 things bee's wax or powdered graphite shot up into poles. The older gentleman said stay away from liquid's they will always come back to haunt you. I would have to agree. I would go for the graphite the wax may build up.------------------en kala(I fish) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 25, 2004 Share Posted January 25, 2004 WOW I did'nt read that question good enough! People be careful when posting and be serious! You can get tossed for going too far..There are kids watching this also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deputydan Posted January 25, 2004 Author Share Posted January 25, 2004 Thanks for the advice, I'll have to try the graphite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Wagenbach Posted January 26, 2004 Share Posted January 26, 2004 I use spray silicon on my house. It works about as well any anything.The main cause of sticking is bent and crushed poles though! Even a small dent really can cause a lot of grief.Cliff------------------Cliff's Guide ServiceCliffsGuideService-LakeVermilion.comLake VermilionPhone: (218) 753-2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deputy Grizz Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 Try "Tef-Lube" It's a teflon spray that's made by Remington.Graphite works well also. .99 cents or so a tube @ menards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Horn Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 Try some Reel Magic. It works great on alot of stuff. Fish On[This message has been edited by bhorn (edited 01-30-2004).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepman Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 Be carefull with the dry graphite because it can make a mess of your equipment. Very tough to get out of canvas and your clothes not to mention your hands when putting up or taking down. There are some comparable products out there that made of teflon and are clear, colorless, and odorless. You might have to do some looking but they are there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pathogen Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 Deputy Grizz's recommendation is a good one. The Remington teflon spray is the way to go, but spray it on a clean, dry pole. The graphite does work but as mentioned earlier--it's messy and dirty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parttimer Posted February 1, 2004 Share Posted February 1, 2004 Parafin Wax, available at most grocery stores. Goes on dry, stays dry, won't attract dust and dirt. Used to use it on toolbox slides before ball bearings were around in toolboxes. I think it works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 1, 2004 Share Posted February 1, 2004 Scrape some of the greese they deep fry our food with at work out of the vats, that dump lasts forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#Boater# Posted February 2, 2004 Share Posted February 2, 2004 Thats real nice KOZ, Then every Mutt in the county will be over lickin you're house up. Hey when you signing up on Fantasy Nascar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trollingforeyes Posted February 4, 2004 Share Posted February 4, 2004 Try spraying a rag with WD 40 or even the Remington teflon spray then wiping the poles with the rag. This will prevent overspray from getting all over the fabric. Just make sure to apply to cleand dry poles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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