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.
Beeswax or paraffin wax?
Rub the sliding surfaces of both firmly with wax. Paraffin or a candle would work fine.
Either the previously suggested wax or paraffin. You might also consider silicone. It is safe for wood plastic and metal.
I've got a lot of old candle wax, will use it tomorrow, too late tonite to do it. Will report how it works.
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.
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?
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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