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Post by backdraft on Jul 1, 2011 9:50:27 GMT
hi lads got a dry suit with a sticky zip (hard to pull up or down ) what would be the best stuff to use to lube it ,i was thinking maybe candle wax? also should i use talc on the rubber parts. thanks for any help.
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overrun
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Post by overrun on Jul 1, 2011 15:22:10 GMT
Candle wax may work OK and won't attract sand & dirt. I've used sadle wax in the past (beeswax) and currently Mcnett Zip Care, which is a bit watery.
For latex they say unperfumed talc, have used both, didn't seem to make much difference, but once the latex goes tacky it's on the way out.
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Post by gascheck on Jul 2, 2011 20:27:01 GMT
I hear you have a good supply of baby oil and candles! but im sure that's a different situation.
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Post by backdraft on Jul 3, 2011 16:37:05 GMT
ha haa hark at you if anyone knows about that type of gear your the man,are you still into wearing them thongs and stockings....mind they did suit you.
overrun thanks for your sensable answer i will give it a try.
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Post by gascheck on Jul 4, 2011 7:05:39 GMT
I thought my amswer was sensible aswell!
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