turtle wax original for dob bearings

[sunshine185]

Hi, the local shops only seem to sell the above in bottle form, I can't find any tubs with the solid stuff in. Is the bottled stuff ok to use on the bearings or do I need the hard compound stuff? Thnx.

[johninderby]

I find the liquid Turtle Wax works just fine.

John

[sunshine185]

Thnx John!

[swamp thing]

I find the liquid Turtle Wax works just fine.

John

It sure does.

[Bluey]

I have been trying different things to make the dob smoother to use, never tried Turtle Wax though, how good is it?

[Moonshane]

I got a tub off ebay but I'm sure the bottle will be a good substitute.

[Moonshane]

lasts for ages http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Turtle-Wax-Polish-250g-FG5966-Hard-Shell-Shine-Paste-/370599680993?pt=UK_Car_Accessories_Car_Care_Cleaning&hash=item5649765be1

[rory]

mr sheen worked for me

[Mr Q]

I'm not familiar with the main ingrediant of Turtle Wax but for decades, Simonize car wax was the best because of its canuba ingrediant, which takes a long time to dry, thus leaving a "slippery" finish when buffed off. If Turtle Wax does not have this material, looking for one that does should work much better.

And what about a teflon based lubricant? Seems to me that would be the best choice.

[George]

Anything with a high silicone content usually works well, Ive used "Cockpit Shine" to good effect.

[brucen]

I have been using silicone spray which I put on a kitchen towel then use that to wipe the bearings. I don't have anything to compare it with but it seems to work.

[johninderby]

Do a search on Cloudynights on the subject.

All the car waxes have been tested and it seems that Turtle Wax gives the best results. I've tried Teflon lubricants and they're not too good compared to the Turtle Wax. Silicone based sprays work fairly well but need re-doing more often.

John

[sunshine185]

Silicone sprays? The corner shop sells a spray, its a starch spray with silicone, it helps when ironing clothes, would this be any use? (for the dob, not for the ironing)

[brucen]

Silicone sprays? The corner shop sells a spray, its a starch spray with silicone, it helps when ironing clothes, would this be any use? (for the dob, not for the ironing)

I use 3-in-1 Silicone Lubricant which is made by the same company as WD40. It doesn't say what else is in it but I certainly wouldn't put it on the washing! Can't remember where I got it but Halfords certainly sell it: http://www.halfords....tegoryId_255223

[johninderby]

The slipperiest silicone spray I've found is called Back to Black which is for restoring rubber trim on cars.

John

[sunshine185]

Got some bottled turtle wax original, just gave both of the dobs a good going over, the 8" is now finished and reassembled and it is far, far better than it ever was. The 10" was already very smooth to begin with, so I'm going this is going to save me getting a lazy Susan, my diy skills leave much to be desired.

[Paulus17]

Newbie question-What bearing parts are you waxing??

[sunshine185]

The base board, where the Teflon pads touch the top base board, and the alt bearings, the black bearing that's attached to the ota

[Paulus17]

OK,thanks SS