HA! Plus Gas 1 - Rear wiper 0

Unread post by **RichardW** » 17 Mar 2010, 21:25

Earlier in the winter the rear wiper on my Xantia estate really slowed down. Unlike the hatch where the wind clears the window, the estate really needs a rear wiper, as the water (and cack!) sucks right back onto the screen. I eventually persuaded the nut and wiper arm off (took a good hard pull with a 2 leg puller that just got hold), the fed it Plus Gas while it went back and forward for quite a few wipes (till my hands felt like they were going to freeze off!). It had improved, but was still a bit sluggish, so I was thinking it was going to have to come out in the summer (rear liner removal...yuk!). However, today it has freed right off, and wipes pretty fast now. Woo-hoo, Plug Gas FTW! Suppose I should feed some more permanent lube in now, in the form of spray grease or something to stop it happening again.

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 18 Mar 2010, 10:41

I'm a huge fan of Plus-Gas Richard, even though it costs a bomb. Worth every penny in my experience.

Burns well too!

fred1 · Unread post by **fred1** » 18 Mar 2010, 21:47

Hi,

I agree, never fail to be amazed at how easy it makes removals.

Since In started using it again (my farther always swore by it) I have been particularly impressed at how easy it makes drop link removal.

I find that using a small syringe you only need to put a few small drops on a thread and that you can place them acurately - very economical and no mess.

John

vince · Unread post by **vince** » 18 Mar 2010, 22:39

So whats the correct way to use it to get the best from it?

I noticed we can get it through work

Was thinking of getting myself some

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 19 Mar 2010, 06:06

I find it's best to wire-brush the threads first and then spray on a little P-G and allow it to soak in for a few minutes.

A little goes a long way so as Fred says, use small drops. It is/was available in non-aerosol cans similar to the cans 3 in 1 oil used to come in and in this form it was/is both much more economical in use and lasts longer. In fact there is no difference in performance between administering small drops and drenching the item in a monsoon of the stuff.

Another good thing about P-G is if you spray it all over the place accidentally it'll dry up and disappear totally in a few days.

The best antidote to road salt induced corrosion known!!!

red_dwarfers · Unread post by **red_dwarfers** » 19 Mar 2010, 07:37

CitroJim wrote: A little goes a long way so as Fred says, use small drops. It is/was available in non-aerosol cans similar to the cans 3 in 1 oil used to come in

I can confirm that it is available in the cans. They stock it down at our local old school DIY place.