----- Original Message -----
From: "bpbuyers" <bpbuyers@tds.net>
To: "Cory Sammons" <slagskot@HOTMAIL.COM>; <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, September 20, 2004 6:39 PM
Subject: Re: Re: Installing New Front Seats...Lubricant?

> Graphite is a abrasive! Keep that in mind the next time you want to use it
> as a lubricant.
>
> Find a locksmith and ask him if he uses "Houdini Spray," fantastic stuff.
> The best thing for locks, drawer slides, etc. Will not build up or attract
> dirt/dust.
>
> Paul
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Cory Sammons" <slagskot@HOTMAIL.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Monday, September 13, 2004 3:58 PM
> Subject: Re: Installing New Front Seats...Lubricant?
>
>
> On 9/10/04 1:47 PM, "Lastfogel, Darren" <dlastfogel@PLYFORMS.COM> wrote:
>
> > Most all oil based lubricants will attract dust and crud and graphite
> would
> > be the wrong application. one thing you could try is a wax, this is just
a
> > thought it might not work or be any better then the grease or oils but
it
> > might be what you are looking for. It is worth a shot.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Dave Chameides [mailto:docproteus@EARTHLINK.NET]
> > Sent: Friday, September 10, 2004 1:38 PM
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: Installing New Front Seats...Lubricant?
> >
> >
> > Hey All,
> > I just purchased some 86 vanagon seats to put in my 83.  I�m going to
> clean
> > up all the rails on the van and the seats before the install, and I�m
> > wondering if anyone has any thoughts on lubricants for the rails.  I�m
not
> a
> > WD-40 fan so I was thinking of white lithium grease, but then I thought
> this
> > might end up attracting crud.  Anyone with any experience in this
> > department?
> >
> > Dave
> >
>  my rails have clumps of wax under them - don�t know if this is oem or not
> Cory Sammons
> 84 Westy
> 99 New Beetle
> Gardiner, NY
>