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Date:         Fri, 10 Sep 2004 19:12:46 -0800
Reply-To:     Jack <john.cook58@VERIZON.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jack <john.cook58@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Re: Installing New Front Seats...Lubricant?
In-Reply-To:  <410-220049510233338171@earthlink.net>
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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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