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Topic: Silicone spray for rudder lines  (Read 1309 times)

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Just a quick reminder. I have 2012 Outback and over time the rudder controls have gotten a little harder to raise and lower and the steering a little more stiff. I sprayed everything down with silicone recently and it made a huge difference. Nice and smooth again. I thought it might be nice to mention it if you've forgotten like I did. Well worth doing, IMO.
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Thanks for the reminder--definitely worth doing.
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Does silicone attract or retain sand ( :smt104) or grit?

One thing to be aware of is that petroleum-based products will degrade most plastics and certainly rubbers, including O-rings.  A product that will probably work and not attack our plastics or rubbers is available at REI and is called "McNett's Zipper Lube."  It is in the form of a huge ChapStik, so it goes on dry and stays that way, unlike an inert silicone grease that would become a sand magnet.


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Does silicone attract or retain sand ( :smt104) or grit?

One thing to be aware of is that petroleum-based products will degrade most plastics and certainly rubbers, including O-rings.  A product that will probably work and not attack our plastics or rubbers is available at REI and is called "McNett's Zipper Lube."  It is in the form of a huge ChapStik, so it goes on dry and stays that way, unlike an inert silicone grease that would become a sand magnet.

According to everything I've read (and based on my experience), silicone spray will not attract dirt and should not harm plastic or rubber. The giant chapstick you mention is the same as is used to lubricate drysuit zippers, and would probably work on exposed areas. But, on a Hobie, there are plenty of places where the rudder control lines are not exposed, and silicone spray will be a lot more effective at getting into those areas.
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I have used liquid graphite on my rudder lines in the past, the liquid dissipates and leaves the graphite behind. Same stuff I use on motorcycle cables, it has a nice thin needle for applying it down the plastic tubing.
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I have used liquid graphite on my rudder lines in the past, the liquid dissipates and leaves the graphite behind. Same stuff I use on motorcycle cables, it has a nice thin needle for applying it down the plastic tubing.


I need to get this, thanks for the recommendation :)
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