Shower Doors

Discussion in 'Plumbers' Talk' started by Gummo, Dec 15, 2013.

  1. Gummo

    Gummo Active Member

    Morning comrades.

    What should I use to lubricate the runners and track of my shower doors?

    Gummo
     
  2. kiaora

    kiaora Guest

    Hi
    Often it,s more of an adjustment than anything else...
    The rollers are plastic, normally, so maybe check the alignment of the doors
    You may be able to get new rollers, if required.

    Regards
    Peter
     
  3. CraigMcK

    CraigMcK Screwfix Select

    I use silicon grease on mine, just a very thin layer does the job and does not wash out easily
     
  4. Gummo

    Gummo Active Member

    What brand do you recommend, Craig?
     
  5. CraigMcK

    CraigMcK Screwfix Select

    To be honest, I've no idea, got it for my bike. I'm sure it will all be very similar, just make sure you get a white one!
     
  6. Ray Retired

    Ray Retired Active Member

  7. Gummo

    Gummo Active Member

    Cheers, Ray. Does the track have to be completely dry before squirting commences?
     
  8. Ray Retired

    Ray Retired Active Member

    Doh! Hi Gummo... That'll teach me to read twice and reply once!! I misread, assumed you were lubing fixed axle's of nylon rollers NOT the track. If that is the case, silicon is insoluble in water so dry would be very advisable.

    BUT, after rereading... If your shower doors use something like static nylon/plastic runners in say an aluminium track? I'd go for a dry PTFE ---> http://www.screwfix.com/p/wd-40-dry-ptfe-lubricant-400ml/36613 or possibly http://www.screwfix.com/p/wd-40-specialist-hp-ptfe-lubricant-400ml/48847

    Both are pretty slippery critters, so go easy on the trigger as you only need a thin coating to reduce any friction to a minimum... Seeing as it's a shower, I should add a disclaimer regarding slippage, trapped fingers and/or other appendages due to the use of the afore mentioned products :)
     
  9. Gummo

    Gummo Active Member

    Ray - I'm in your debt - much thanks.
     
  10. streamart

    streamart New Member

    Hi there,

    I agree with Peter, most of the times its just an alignment issue so you might want to check that first.
    Any dry silicon spray lube will be fine, just make sure you dont use petroleum based lubes or WD40. Those wet type lubes attract dirt and dust and get very messy.
     
  11. Gummo

    Gummo Active Member

    Sorry if I reported an actual fault with the doors - I had been reading the care instructions which recommended occasional lubrication. I'll go for the WD40 silicone spray.
     

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