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Default Sticky Window -- Alum-a-Lub

I have some son 3' by 5' sliding vinyl windows, and several are tough to
slide from side to side. I got some lubricant from the Alum-a-Lub from a
glass store yesterday. It says it works for metal according to the can.
However, the guy at the store thought it would work for vinyl. Anything
better otherwise, or experience with this stuff that'll do the job?

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On Wed, 30 May 2007 09:42:10 -0700, "W. Watson"
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I have some son 3' by 5' sliding vinyl windows, and several are tough to
slide from side to side. I got some lubricant from the Alum-a-Lub from a
glass store yesterday. It says it works for metal according to the can.
However, the guy at the store thought it would work for vinyl. Anything
better otherwise, or experience with this stuff that'll do the job?


ArmorAll is safe to use on vinyl windows and helps the window slide
easier. I clean the track well and then apply ArmorAll using a clean
rag. Works for me.

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...through the use of electrical or duct tape, achieve the configuration in the photo..
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Default Sticky Window -- Alum-a-Lub

Thanks. It looks like some silicone spray I have here does quite well.

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On Wed, 30 May 2007 09:42:10 -0700, "W. Watson"
wrote:

I have some son 3' by 5' sliding vinyl windows, and several are tough to
slide from side to side. I got some lubricant from the Alum-a-Lub from a
glass store yesterday. It says it works for metal according to the can.
However, the guy at the store thought it would work for vinyl. Anything
better otherwise, or experience with this stuff that'll do the job?


ArmorAll is safe to use on vinyl windows and helps the window slide
easier. I clean the track well and then apply ArmorAll using a clean
rag. Works for me.

--
Oren

..through the use of electrical or duct tape, achieve the configuration in the photo..


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Wayne Watson (Nevada City, CA)

Web Page: speckledwithStars.net
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