Best Lubricant for double-hung wood windows in aluminum track?

I have just finished reglazing one of my double-hung windows with new thermopane glass, refinished the wood frame and am now ready to reinstall in the aluminum track. I am thinking WD-40 is not the best choice for a lubricant; a spray-on teflon might be better. Anyone have first-hand experience with teflon spray? Any particular brand names to look for?

TIA for any advice.

Reply to
hrhofmann
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Beeswax or paraffin wax?

Reply to
Oren

Rub the sliding surfaces of both firmly with wax. Paraffin or a candle would work fine.

Reply to
Bob F

Either the previously suggested wax or paraffin. You might also consider silicone. It is safe for wood plastic and metal.

Reply to
Colbyt

I've got a lot of old candle wax, will use it tomorrow, too late tonite to do it. Will report how it works.

Reply to
hrhofmann

I use saw wax. It usually comes in a tube and you push on one end and it comes out the other sort of like chap stick. It's very handy for a lot of other things like lubricating drill bits, screws and drawer slides.

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The Daring Dufas

Silicone comes to mind. Usually clear, and doesn't attract dust. I havn't lubed windows, but Snap from Advance Auto Parts and Battery has worked for various things for me.

Joke: What happened to the woman who didn't know the difference between vaseline and putty?

Reply to
Stormin Mormon

Just put the waxed windows in, they work great so far. Now they will be closed for about 3 months, when they might get opened once a month. Will see then how things work out.

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hrhofmann

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