From: uniquemachine@cybcon.com
Date: Wed Jul 21 2004 - 14:53:10 PDT
I have used common liquid dish soap for many years and it
works wonders. (Cheap too) Great for pushing hoses onto tight
fittings also.
Jon
On 21 Jul 2004, at 17:13, Richard J. Thiers, Jr. wrote:
> Hi Neal and listers,
> When installing the vinyl tops, I've used 3M WL-QT wire pulling lubricant.
> It's a very slippery water based lubricant, and it evaporates in a few
> minutes. I've seen it for sale at Home-Depot for around 6-7 bucks a quart.
> When removing the top I use an ink cartridge syringe to "inject" the lube
> into the channel. It's helped alot in installation and removal. I've seen
> no staining or other problems associated with the lube's use.
> Of course, "your results may vary".
> Rick
>
> Rick Thiers
> M.V. Sales & Hardware
> 1035B Fallowfield Rd.
> Atglen, Pa. 19310 USA
> 610-593-1218 8-6 EST
> http://www.mvsalesandhardware.com
>
>
> >For the current vinyl cab top, what do you think is the best
> >lubricant to use on the rubber(?) edge that slides through the
> >channel at the top of the windshield? I'd like to take the top off
> >and drive "convertible style" for a while, but I remember how hard
> >it was to pull that edge roll through the channel, and would like to
> >find a lube that would make both installation and removal easier.
> >
> >Neal Neal.Anderson@navy.mil
>
>
>
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