Lubricants - Prolube etc
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Topic: Lubricants - Prolube etc
Posted By: Punky
Subject: Lubricants - Prolube etc
Date Posted: 24 Jul 14 at 12:47pm
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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" rel="nofollow - http://www.halfords.com/motoring/engine-oils-fluids/lubricating-penetrating-oil/wd-40-specialist-anti-friction-dry-ptfe-lubricant-250ml
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Posted By: Rupert
Date Posted: 24 Jul 14 at 1:07pm
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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.
------------- Firefly 2324, Puffin 229, Minisail 3446 Mirror 70686 |
Posted By: Punky
Date 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? |
Posted By: Rupert
Date Posted: 24 Jul 14 at 1:45pm
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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... ------------- Firefly 2324, Puffin 229, Minisail 3446 Mirror 70686 |
Posted By: AlexM
Date 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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Posted By: Punky
Date Posted: 24 Jul 14 at 1:48pm
| Excellent. Thanks again. |
Posted By: Rupert
Date Posted: 24 Jul 14 at 1:51pm
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Car cockpit shine? Not very up on car cleaning kit - mine smells of old wetsuit boots and has a nice dust patina.
------------- Firefly 2324, Puffin 229, Minisail 3446 Mirror 70686 |
Posted By: JimC
Date 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. |
Posted By: Rupert
Date Posted: 24 Jul 14 at 2:06pm
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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? ------------- Firefly 2324, Puffin 229, Minisail 3446 Mirror 70686 |
Posted By: The Moo
Date 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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Posted By: Punky
Date Posted: 24 Jul 14 at 6:30pm
| The things you learn! |