Lubricants - Prolube etc

   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.

http://www.halfords.com/motoring/engine-oils-fluids/lubricating-penetrating-oil/wd-40-specialist-anti-friction-dry-ptfe-lubricant-250ml

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Punky Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 11 Feb 14 Online Status: Offline Posts: 90	Post Options Post Reply Quote Punky Report Post Quote Reply 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. http://www.halfords.com/motoring/engine-oils-fluids/lubricating-penetrating-oil/wd-40-specialist-anti-friction-dry-ptfe-lubricant-250ml

Rupert Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 11 Aug 04 Location: Whitefriars sc Online Status: Offline Posts: 8956	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rupert Report Post 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 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 11 Feb 14 Online Status: Offline Posts: 90	Post Options Post Reply Quote Punky Report Post 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?

Rupert Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 11 Aug 04 Location: Whitefriars sc Online Status: Offline Posts: 8956	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rupert Report Post 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 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 10 Jan 06 Online Status: Offline Posts: 857	Post Options Post Reply Quote AlexM Report Post 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

Punky Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 11 Feb 14 Online Status: Offline Posts: 90	Post Options Post Reply Quote Punky Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 24 Jul 14 at 1:48pm
	Excellent. Thanks again.

Rupert Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 11 Aug 04 Location: Whitefriars sc Online Status: Offline Posts: 8956	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rupert Report Post 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 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 17 May 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 6660	Post Options Post Reply Quote JimC Report Post 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.

Rupert Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 11 Aug 04 Location: Whitefriars sc Online Status: Offline Posts: 8956	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rupert Report Post 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 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 01 Jun 06 Online Status: Offline Posts: 809	Post Options Post Reply Quote The Moo Report Post 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.