HA! Plus Gas 1 - Rear wiper 0
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HA! Plus Gas 1 - Rear wiper 0
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.
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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
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
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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!!!
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!!!
Jim
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