Tips & Tricks Time

Hi,
Good thought.
Only from USA on Ebay.

Where do you get it?

bill

G'day Robin
The shoe goo is good stuff, but, I was surprised at the though tht WD40 should be used and that it apparently seems normal to people conditioned from birth to use WD40 on every living thing, ie,

Q, "At first you would think this is easy to fix with a bit of WD40 or similar but its not at all.
In fact WD40 could make things worse".

WD40 is a hydrocarbon based fluid and attracts dust and dirt, so if you stop to think about it, it isn't a good idea.
WD40 isn't a good lubricant either, it is very thin and dries out so the problem return soon after.
I never buy the stuff and haven't used it for many years. Lanolin, yes, Silicon spray, yes. Moly spray, yes.
WD 40 used to be used on vehicle ignitions, but metho was more effective as it dispersed the water and cleaned the surface AND dried out leaving NO residue to cause the problem again next week. WD40 is rubbish.

Silicon spray allows you to use a home sewing machine to run the foot across rubberbacked curtain material when making curtains for your house, or doesn't anyone do that anymore or can't.

You would be surprised at the number of women who could have solved the zip problem as they have done that is the past.

My Dad used to use shoe goo in the 50's so not a new thing.

For zips on our camper trailer and others that are exposed to dust and stuff my wife always gives them a light rub with a candle.
The wax does not seem to attract as much dust as others products we have used.
I wanted to try graphite power and was told to go away.
Cheers

Hi Robin

Interesting use for the clothes pegs. Shoo Goo is new to me. I will investigate. Kwik Grip has always been my preference for shoes.

I have used dry PTFE (Teflon) for a couple of years on zippers, sliding window tracks, saw blades, door hinges etc. It works very well and doesn't attract the dust.

It seems to last quite a long time. I just resprayed the zip on my quick awning after two years since the original spray and it probably didn't need it.

I have never used it on electrical connections as the literature says it has a very high electrical resistance. I must admit I have been tempted to use it on the 7 pin trailer plug as I find keeping the plug clean and lubricated a pain.

It is expensive at about $14 for a small can but it goes a long way

Cheers John

Hi Robin
Bet Anne didn't do any washing that day, had on pegs. As for tips l cut up a thong to make a hinge when one broke on the camper, worst part was l had to wear boots for the rest of the trip.

Murray