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Squeaking sliding door

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  1. Backwoods Savage

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    We've had sliders before and most of them will squeak from time to time. We've always just used parifin wax on them and it takes care of the squeak. However, we now have one that is squeaking again and again but just can't seem to stop the squeak. Any suggestions?
     
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    Before I read this I was going to say paraffin. I’m wondering if powdered graphite might work, although it can be messy. There are some sprays that leave a dry lubricant behind after they dry, and that would be what I would look into. A product call Tuf Glide works well on outdoor things that need lubrication.
     
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  4. Backwoods Savage

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    I have some graphite (I think I still have some) so will try that.
     
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    Silicon spray
    PB Blaster makes a good spray
     
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    Thanks fellas.
     
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    I'm weird but I have been putting Fluid Film on everything that squeaks. Indoors and outdoors.
     
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    Turn up the music!
     
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    That might work!
     
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    Patio door, I assume?

    Depending on the age and brand, it may be time for new rollers.
     
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    It's possible but it is not very old. Just looked it up. 7 years.
     
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    Lots of sand where you are at, no?
     
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    Yes. All sand here on our place. Good point.
     
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    Not saying anything about cleanliness....its more so the dust that's in the wind.
     
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    For sure. It's like going into the barn. Even if it is closed up, it is amazing how much dust there is on everything. There's a joke about sand getting into everything but we won't post any pictures here.
     
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    Hows the hunt going?
     
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    Did not hunt yesterday or today. Can't in the morning. Tis okay. Give them a rest.
     
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