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Old foreman told me to stop using WD-40 on guide rails, took me 3 years to listen.
He said it just attracts dust and gunk over time, and he was right - now I use a dry lubricant and the cars run way smoother. Any of you guys switch lubes and notice a big difference?
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maryt622d agoMost Upvoted
lol I was totally that guy too. For years I figured WD-40 was the fix-all and thought the old guys were just set in their ways. But nope, they were right. The moment I switched to a dry lube for our sliding doors at work the difference was night and day. No more that nasty black sludge building up in the corners after a month. Now I just hit it with a dry spray once every few weeks and wipe it clean with a rag. Took me way longer than three years though honestly.
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brown.gavin3d ago
Man that old foreman knew what he was talking about. I had the exact same problem with our sliding machine guards at the shop. Switched to a graphite based dry lube and it made a huge difference. The tracks stay clean way longer and I don't have to wipe off that sticky residue every week. Took a few tries to find the right brand but now I just buy the same one every time. Wish I'd listened to the old timers sooner too.
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Ever think it's not just the lube but the way you apply it... too much and it attracts dust, too little and it wears off fast. Might be worth trying a thin coat with a cloth instead of spraying it on.
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