Lube for seat runners

[tmitoraj]

What would be a good lube for seat runners? I’m guessing something that would not attract dirt as much. Maybe some kind of graphite lube? Thanks

[raygreenwood]

Graphite is ok....but if you can find it the dry silicone "slip stick".

You used to be able to buy it at NAPA. It is a silicone based grease that is not oily and does not attract dust. Its also used for window glides. I will see what I can find for a link to something comparable. Ray

[KTPhil]

Graphite powder can stain fabrics. Grease will attract dirt and grit.

Silicone spray is great, since the liquid evaporates and leaves the lubricant.
Take time to clean, deburr, and straighten the runners/channels, then clean the plastic runners, then spray.

[raygreenwood]

[gt1953]

I just use the spray silcon lubricant, seems to be fine.
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[EverettB]

[60ragtop]

door ease is what I have, in a tube that I've had since the 70's
https://www.acehardware.com/departments/automotive...ases/87208
(Ev beat me to it)
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[raygreenwood]

I actually love this thread!

We are all talking about the same thing....but its CHANGED!

I could see the red, blue, black and white logo and card in my mind but could not get the name.

The original product I was speaking of....was "Sil-Glyde". Its an oil free silicone paste used for window gides.

They made a "stick" version that was bone dry and used for trunk and door latches. Also works great for seat glides. I first bought some with my first 411 car ....at a dealer...in 1978. Then they quit stocking it.

Then I found it on the rotating rack at NAPA through the 80's. It came and went. I last bought some in the early 2000's I think.

It changed names...went to NAPA branded stock...then I could find the same thing....under the name of it parent company....AGS. ...the "American Grease stick company".

So here is the logo on the tube of sil-glyde paste used mainly for window channels.

Then the NAPA version made by the same company....

Then a hybrid package as they were changing the name at some point....

And...its the same product made by AGS...that you guys call "door ease"!....just changed the name and packaging a few times over the centuries!

Yes...it works well on seat tracks....and even the Sil-Gyde in the tube works well. Just smear it on in a VERY thin layer. Its virtually dry. Only takes about 0.001" of a film to work.

VW makes their own version (or someone does) that you can buy from dealers or from ECS tuning. Comes in a small gray tube.

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-volkswagen-aud...jeEALw_wcB
Ray

[tmitoraj]

Thanks to all who commented. It sure is fun to get Ray excited!! And with grease of all things

[raygreenwood]

[Jason37]

[KTPhil]

I think that made it worse...

[Greaser2]

I noticed my seat has a bit of up and down wopple or loose on the rail. Is this typical?

[KTPhil]