Sticking side windows

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Flip

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I know this topic has been discussed however after doing a search I didn't have any luck finding what is the best thing to use and could use some help. Is Vasaline acceptable? Thanks for any advise you can give.
 
Hi Flip,

I wouldn't use Vaseline because of all the gunk that will stick to the residue. What seems to have worked well for many of us is Liquid Rollers (made for trailer bunks).

Which reminds me: did you hear about the newlyweds who didn't know the difference between Vaseline and window putty?

Their windows fell out. :mrgreen:

Best wishes,
Jim B.
 
JamesTXSD":3lcqhyi8 said:
Hi Flip,

I wouldn't use Vaseline because of all the gunk that will stick to the residue. What seems to have worked well for many of us is Liquid Rollers (made for trailer bunks).

Which reminds me: did you hear about the newlyweds who didn't know the difference between Vaseline and window putty?

Their windows fell out. :mrgreen:

Best wishes,
Jim B.
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Ha ha - great line there Jim!

Liquid Rollers seems to be the preferred product. I have several cans of WD-40 laying around so I have used that for this season. Every month or so I will spray a little in the channels and move the windows back and forth then mop up extra. It was worked well.
 
OIquid Rolller...

But, i find that if i push the window firmly IN...push it hard , to closed, then open it...it seems to break the "stick" and opens with less difficulty.
 
terraplane":c0f950cu said:
OIquid Rolller...

But, i find that if i push the window firmly IN...push it hard , to closed, then open it...it seems to break the "stick" and opens with less difficulty.
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I think the latch on the window is designed so that it must be pushed forward to unlatch before being pushed backwards. I use the Liquid Roller also and it works well.
 
Seems to me that a major contributing factor in sticking sliding windows is the salt and debris accumulating in the window channels. When washing the boat, try to flood water in backwards thru the channel drain vents and you'll see tons of stuff flowing out.

Although it makes a bit of a mess, I flush out the channels while the windows are open also, sometimes using a brush in the channels. You can put towel along the inside to catch excess water. I have not had to use any lubricant since keeping the channels clean, but I suppose there is some leftover spray lube in there.

The problem with silicones is that they are sticky and tend to collect even more dirt and debris.

If a window does actually get stuck, I find that lifting UP on the front handle by turning a knife handle (with care) against the underside of the latch handle while holding the latch open will break the stuck part loose.

John
 
I have this same problem and glad you posted this question. I will try "Liquid Rollers" which is made by Marykate company. You can buy Liquid Rollers at a West Marine store for $13.99 a can and the sku is # 1244805. It is shown on page 800 in the 2008 catalog.

Dave Mason :D
 
First, clean the channels periodically as the previous poster mentioned and you likely won't need any lubrication at all. If you do need some lubrication after cleaning, try paraffin wax. It's cheap and won't collect dirt and debris as much as the other stuff will.
 
eNORMous":ugt9rd58 said:
I use 100% Silicone spray - works great! I spray the channels and those fibers in the channels - no grease residue.
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I second that, Silicon spray works great for us also.

A side note:
I think Silicon spray is by far the best rubber/vinyl/plastic preservative out there, I douse my door and hatch gaskets regularly with it. And a least once or twice a year I hit all the plastic parts on my engine to include hoses and wires, and then spray down the boat master electrical panel.
 
Liquid rollers is a silicone and does not leave a residue. We also flush our windows with fresh water after each boating run in salt water--and if the boat has been sitting and any grit may get dowin into the felt and guide.
 
We used silicone lube, too. It freed the stuck window but also seems to have dissolved the adhesive that stuck the latch to the glass. Now I gotta figure out how to reattach that permanently.
Lou
Skimmer
 
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