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Old 11-07-2014, 09:01 AM
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What is the best lube for the zippers and snaps for golf cart enclosures?
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Old 11-07-2014, 09:38 AM
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I was told to use Chap Stik on my snaps and it works great! Not sure about the zippers.
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used chap stick for years on boat top zippers and snaps
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Old 11-07-2014, 10:26 AM
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The Villages golf cart guy recommended chapstick on the snaps and vaseline on the zippers. Works well but needs to be reapplied every few months.
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Old 11-08-2014, 07:57 AM
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What about a little WD40? Rubbed on, not sprayed.
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Old 11-08-2014, 02:21 PM
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VASELINE ON BOTH ------------------ NEVER WD-40 IT EATS ANY RUBBER OR PLASTIC
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Rub an old candle on the zipper. It's also good for the tracks of sliding doors or screen doors that squeal. Wd 40 will work for a while but attracts dirt that sticks and doesn't last long. I also use the candle for coat jackets or for any zippers.
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powdered graphite works too. I use it for locks. Comes in a spray. Messy though
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Old 11-09-2014, 09:57 AM
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We used Dove bar soap on our convertible top snaps.
Worked great.
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