lubricating Palio Rails?

TOB9595 · 10-27-2008, 03:00 PM

I have a Palio CF That is VERY tight to open and close.
I pulled it apart a few times cause it's sticking.
What do I/we use to lubricate the rails?

I know there's a bunch of lube I can try..
BUT..
Maybe someone already has run into this.
Bestest
Tom

BlackDog · 10-27-2008, 03:02 PM

I'd be inclined to go with graphite. Either a soft pencil or buy some graphite dust in a tube from the hardware.

KenS · 10-27-2008, 03:06 PM

I tried some graphite dust in mine, and didn't really notice any difference. It cuts great, but I hate that it doesn't open and close as smoothly as I would expect.

dunng · 10-27-2008, 03:08 PM

Wax paper?

Don Fernando · 10-27-2008, 03:13 PM

EZlube

I would use some gun oil.

01-20-2009, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackDog

I'd be inclined to go with graphite. Either a soft pencil or buy some graphite dust in a tube from the hardware.

This is what I use to great success

01-20-2009, 01:52 PM

If palio's were made on the thighs of virgins like cc's then there wouldn't need to be any lubricating going on.

10-27-2008, 03:05 PM

I have never lubed mine and don't really think you need to. Seems tobacco bits get in there and cause just enough trouble to bind things up a bit. Here's a couple of things to try: (1) insert a pipe cleaner into the small holes at the end of each slide rail (2) blow compressed air or tuner cleaner into those same slots.

Always works for me. Keeps your Palio dry, non-oily and fresh smelling

kgoings · 10-27-2008, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TOB9595

I have a Palio CF That is VERY tight to open and close.
I pulled it apart a few times cause it's sticking.
What do I/we use to lubricate the rails?

I know there's a bunch of lube I can try..
BUT..
Maybe someone already has run into this.
Bestest
Tom

Send it in for service...

Smokin Gator · 10-27-2008, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kgoings

Send it in for service...

^^^^^ What he said!!

10-27-2008, 03:43 PM

Personally i use KY.

AriesOpusX · 10-27-2008, 03:47 PM

When I take mine apart to clean it I use the plastic straw nozzle on the wd-40 can to spray the rails down.

KenS · 10-27-2008, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AriesOpusX

When I take mine apart to clean it I use the plastic straw nozzle on the wd-40 can to spray the rails down.

It's not immediately obvious to me how to take it apart to clean it. Can you describe that process?

10-27-2008, 03:00 PM	#1
TOB9595 Managing the UnManageable Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Central NJ Posts: 452 Trading: (12)	lubricating Palio Rails? I have a Palio CF That is VERY tight to open and close. I pulled it apart a few times cause it's sticking. What do I/we use to lubricate the rails? I know there's a bunch of lube I can try.. BUT.. Maybe someone already has run into this. Bestest Tom

10-27-2008, 03:02 PM	#2
BlackDog Gonna make you groove... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Warren Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,468 Trading: (19)	Re: lubricating Palio Rails? I'd be inclined to go with graphite. Either a soft pencil or buy some graphite dust in a tube from the hardware. __________________ "We live in the good of this."

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KenS When do I get my meds? Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Edmonds, WA Posts: 898 Trading: (26)	Re: lubricating Palio Rails? I tried some graphite dust in mine, and didn't really notice any difference. It cuts great, but I hate that it doesn't open and close as smoothly as I would expect.

10-27-2008, 03:08 PM	#4
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10-27-2008, 03:13 PM	#5
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,068 Trading: (29)	Re: lubricating Palio Rails? EZlube I would use some gun oil.

01-20-2009, 01:52 PM	#7
Hardcz Guest Posts: n/a	Re: lubricating Palio Rails? If palio's were made on the thighs of virgins like cc's then there wouldn't need to be any lubricating going on.

10-27-2008, 03:05 PM	#8
EvanS Guest Posts: n/a	Re: lubricating Palio Rails? I have never lubed mine and don't really think you need to. Seems tobacco bits get in there and cause just enough trouble to bind things up a bit. Here's a couple of things to try: (1) insert a pipe cleaner into the small holes at the end of each slide rail (2) blow compressed air or tuner cleaner into those same slots. Always works for me. Keeps your Palio dry, non-oily and fresh smelling

10-27-2008, 03:43 PM	#11
Tombstone Guest Posts: n/a	Re: lubricating Palio Rails? Personally i use KY.

10-27-2008, 03:47 PM	#12
AriesOpusX Goodfella Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 215 Trading: (0)	Re: lubricating Palio Rails? When I take mine apart to clean it I use the plastic straw nozzle on the wd-40 can to spray the rails down.