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Punky
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Topic: Lubricants - Prolube etc Posted: 24 Jul 14 at 12:47pm |
Hi,
Is this sort of stuff from Halfords the same as McLube and ProLube? My dagger-style rudder is tight in its cassette (plastic liner, not hairy), I was hoping this might help.
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Rupert
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 24 Jul 14 at 1:07pm |
Yes. This is a teflon spray. Prolube, I think, is a mix of teflon and silicone, hence being fairly cheap compared to some of the marine teflon sprays. Not sure about McLube.
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Punky
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 24 Jul 14 at 1:39pm |
Thanks Rupert. This stuff is only a fiver for 250ml - I assume it is just as suitable for marine use as the stuff chandleries sell?
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Rupert
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 24 Jul 14 at 1:45pm |
Can't see why not. I buy the stuff from our local hardware store - seems to do the job.
I sure a purist will come along and tell us what the differences are now - apart from the brand and the price... |
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AlexM
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 24 Jul 14 at 1:48pm |
I use car cockpit shine for the centre board & rudder sticking issues, really good, cheaper and assorted smells
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Punky
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 24 Jul 14 at 1:48pm |
Excellent. Thanks again.
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Rupert
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 24 Jul 14 at 1:51pm |
Car cockpit shine? Not very up on car cleaning kit - mine smells of old wetsuit boots and has a nice dust patina.
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JimC
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 24 Jul 14 at 1:51pm |
The safety statement lists it as "Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long term adverse effects in the aquatic environment". Same may be true of pro-lube of course.
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Rupert
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 24 Jul 14 at 2:06pm |
Imagine what it does to your lungs...
I imagine that once it has been sprayed on and dried, it is a lot less harmful. Anyone got a can of prolube handy to read? |
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The Moo
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 24 Jul 14 at 5:35pm |
Another vote for cockpit spray. Just used some to prep a boat ready for sale. It was rather mucky and dull. Tried various other preparations and nothing came close. Boat is now clean an shiny with minimal effort.
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