Did I say Gojo?  Yes, a glass installer taught me that trick many yrs ago.  I've used it dozens of times.  I highly recommend it.

Mike B.

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> On Nov 21, 2013, at 7:23, Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> I have always used dish detergent. It works great and eventually "disappears" as oils would not. It seems effective and harmless. 
> 
> I have tried it diluted with water, too, but it did not work as well as full strength. 
> 
> Jim
> 
>> On Nov 21, 2013, at 6:10 AM, Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>> 
>> In chemical work glycerin is the traditional lubricant when putting glass
>> tubing thru rubber stoppers.  Of course there is rubber and there is
>> rubber...
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On Thu, Nov 21, 2013 at 5:59 AM, Frank Condelli <RAlanen@aol.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>>       Not good for the rubber.  Krown Oil or similar oil that will keep
>>> the rubber SOFT is important.  That’s why I do not use any sealant as
>>> discussed in an earlier posting.  If the rubber is nice and soft and the
>>> frame in good condition all nicely painted then no sealant is needed.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On Nov 20, 2013, at 7:18 PM, Automatic digest processor <
>>> LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> I have nboty had the pleasure of replacing a window and seal myself -
>>>> but I would think that Glycerin would be an optimum lubricant for the
>>>> task! Get it at the drug store.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Cheers,
>>> 
>>> Frank Condelli
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