Try candle wax (parafin or bees wax might be even better). Rub an old candle on the glides. I use that to "lube" double hung window channels in my house but I've never tried it in the Vanagon. //Jack > > [Original Message] > > From: Dave Chameides <docproteus@EARTHLINK.NET> > > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > > Date: 9/10/2004 10:41:14 AM > > Subject: Installing New Front Seats...Lubricant? > > > > Hey All, > > I just purchased some 86 vanagon seats to put in my 83. Iım going to > clean > > up all the rails on the van and the seats before the install, and Iım > > wondering if anyone has any thoughts on lubricants for the rails. Iım > not a > > WD-40 fan so I was thinking of white lithium grease, but then I thought > this > > might end up attracting crud. Anyone with any experience in this > > department? > > > > Dave |
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