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infinitewill
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DEC 02, 03:02 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Vintage-Nut:
Do you have a preference of a metal-to-plastic window track lubrication? |
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I used Blaster, as in PB Blaster, white lithium grease but I think WD40 makes it as well. Just make sure the brake cleaner is completely evaporated before applying the grease
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Vintage-Nut
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DEC 02, 07:14 PM
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Thank and Blaster High-Performance White Lithium Grease has great reviews...
However, I didn't find that it was "Use on Plastic" - until I saw a can on the internet:
Sweet!
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richard in nc
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DEC 02, 07:35 PM
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a lot of the rollers on my car were frozen up too.i replaced them with parts from another car.
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Larryinkc
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DEC 02, 11:18 PM
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Vintage-Nut
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DEC 03, 01:35 AM
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The front vertical track/guide is lined with “flocking”, a fuzzy or felt-like material like the dew wipes, and the window has durable thermoplastic 'pucks', perhaps nylon or Delrin.
As Dennis already mentioned, the best lubricant for the front felt-lined guide and window pucks is a thin film of Silicone Spray which the liquid carrier solvent evaporates.
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The rear vertical and all of the horizontal tracks/guides are 'bare metal' with 'plastic' rollers/wheels.
Searching around the site, often white lithium grease gets mentioned.
White Lithium Grease is ideal between metal-on-metal, is water-resistant and the high viscosity helps it stay in place.
Disadvantages: can wash away, can attract dirt, and not suitable on 'certain' plastics as it may cause degradation.
When searching for a "GM window track lubrication" - AI says Silicone Grease is commonly used.
Silicone grease is a thick, viscous lubricant and is ideal between metal-to-plastic, is waterproof and does not attract dirt. {Think Polyurethane Bushing Lube}
Disadvantage: Not the best choice for metal-on-metal lubrication and paste/tube form only
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I also read that many use brake cleaner before lubing the tracks.
After learning that harsh chlorinated solvents in brake cleaner can weaken the molecular structure of plastics, I won't use it.
Isopropyl alcohol is one of the most effective cleaning agents for plastics without serious damage and removes oils and waxes.
Of course, normal soap and warm water in a spray bottle efficiently cleans too.[This message has been edited by Vintage-Nut (edited 12-03-2025).]
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