lubricating Palio Rails?

TOB9595 · 10-27-2008, 02:00 PM

I have a Palio CF That is VERY tight to open and close.
I pulled it apart a few times cause it's sticking.
What do I/we use to lubricate the rails?

I know there's a bunch of lube I can try..
BUT..
Maybe someone already has run into this.
Bestest
Tom

BlackDog · 10-27-2008, 02:02 PM

I'd be inclined to go with graphite. Either a soft pencil or buy some graphite dust in a tube from the hardware.

10-27-2008, 02:05 PM

I have never lubed mine and don't really think you need to. Seems tobacco bits get in there and cause just enough trouble to bind things up a bit. Here's a couple of things to try: (1) insert a pipe cleaner into the small holes at the end of each slide rail (2) blow compressed air or tuner cleaner into those same slots.

Always works for me. Keeps your Palio dry, non-oily and fresh smelling

KenS · 10-27-2008, 02:06 PM

I tried some graphite dust in mine, and didn't really notice any difference. It cuts great, but I hate that it doesn't open and close as smoothly as I would expect.

dunng · 10-27-2008, 02:08 PM

Wax paper?

Don Fernando · 10-27-2008, 02:13 PM

EZlube

I would use some gun oil.

kgoings · 10-27-2008, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TOB9595

I have a Palio CF That is VERY tight to open and close.
I pulled it apart a few times cause it's sticking.
What do I/we use to lubricate the rails?

I know there's a bunch of lube I can try..
BUT..
Maybe someone already has run into this.
Bestest
Tom

Send it in for service...

Smokin Gator · 10-27-2008, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kgoings

Send it in for service...

^^^^^ What he said!!

10-27-2008, 02:43 PM

Personally i use KY.

AriesOpusX · 10-27-2008, 02:47 PM

When I take mine apart to clean it I use the plastic straw nozzle on the wd-40 can to spray the rails down.

KenS · 10-27-2008, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AriesOpusX

When I take mine apart to clean it I use the plastic straw nozzle on the wd-40 can to spray the rails down.

It's not immediately obvious to me how to take it apart to clean it. Can you describe that process?

10-27-2008, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KenS

It's not immediately obvious to me how to take it apart to clean it. Can you describe that process?

yes please

TOB9595 · 10-27-2008, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KenS

It's not immediately obvious to me how to take it apart to clean it. Can you describe that process?

For me...there is no METHOD of taking it apart.
When I get it open most of the time it comes off the rails.
Didn't happen to my burl or black..Just the CF..

I'll give Mark a shout and see what to do.
Tom

Skywalker · 10-27-2008, 05:24 PM

Mine sticks too but I don't want to do anything that would ruin it!!!

Someone said they wash theirs in the dishwasher??? Does this work???

DPD6030 · 10-27-2008, 05:45 PM

Astroglide

elderboy02 · 10-27-2008, 06:50 PM

To get it apart, just pull the palio apart. You can slide it back on the rails when you are done. I have done this several times.

10-27-2008, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elderboy02

To get it apart, just pull the palio apart. You can slide it back on the rails when you are done. I have done this several times.

NO ****!!! Look at that! Dude, I had no idea! Thanks bro!

KenS · 10-27-2008, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hardcz

NO ****!!! Look at that! Dude, I had no idea! Thanks bro!

ok, is somebody trying to get me to break my Palio? Mine does not appear to just "pull apart" ... photos??

poker · 10-27-2008, 07:39 PM

I would not take it apart personally.
If they were intended to be "taken apart" for cleaning, Im sure it would have been noted by now somewhere in one of the forums he frequents.

I would send it in for service. Marc will be more than happy to take care of you. Trust me.

10-27-2008, 07:44 PM

Here you go.

Palio Care

If it's new and a little tight, just give it some time. It will loosen up.

10-27-2008, 02:00 PM	#1
TOB9595 Managing the UnManageable Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Central NJ Posts: 452 Trading: (12)	lubricating Palio Rails? I have a Palio CF That is VERY tight to open and close. I pulled it apart a few times cause it's sticking. What do I/we use to lubricate the rails? I know there's a bunch of lube I can try.. BUT.. Maybe someone already has run into this. Bestest Tom

10-27-2008, 02:02 PM	#2
BlackDog Gonna make you groove... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Warren Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,468 Trading: (19)	Re: lubricating Palio Rails? I'd be inclined to go with graphite. Either a soft pencil or buy some graphite dust in a tube from the hardware. __________________ "We live in the good of this."

10-27-2008, 02:05 PM	#3
EvanS Guest Posts: n/a	Re: lubricating Palio Rails? I have never lubed mine and don't really think you need to. Seems tobacco bits get in there and cause just enough trouble to bind things up a bit. Here's a couple of things to try: (1) insert a pipe cleaner into the small holes at the end of each slide rail (2) blow compressed air or tuner cleaner into those same slots. Always works for me. Keeps your Palio dry, non-oily and fresh smelling

10-27-2008, 02:06 PM	#4
KenS When do I get my meds? Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Edmonds, WA Posts: 898 Trading: (26)	Re: lubricating Palio Rails? I tried some graphite dust in mine, and didn't really notice any difference. It cuts great, but I hate that it doesn't open and close as smoothly as I would expect.

10-27-2008, 02:08 PM	#5
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10-27-2008, 02:13 PM	#6
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10-27-2008, 02:43 PM	#9
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10-27-2008, 02:47 PM	#10
AriesOpusX Goodfella Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 215 Trading: (0)	Re: lubricating Palio Rails? When I take mine apart to clean it I use the plastic straw nozzle on the wd-40 can to spray the rails down.

10-27-2008, 05:24 PM	#14
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: lubricating Palio Rails? Mine sticks too but I don't want to do anything that would ruin it!!! Someone said they wash theirs in the dishwasher??? Does this work???

10-27-2008, 05:45 PM	#15
DPD6030 Shepard of the sheeple Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Mitten Posts: 7,166 Trading: (151)	Re: lubricating Palio Rails? Astroglide

10-27-2008, 06:50 PM	#16
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,496 Trading: (133)	Re: lubricating Palio Rails? To get it apart, just pull the palio apart. You can slide it back on the rails when you are done. I have done this several times.

10-27-2008, 07:39 PM	#19
poker 1:11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kelly Location: SoCal Posts: 5,280 Trading: (7)	Re: lubricating Palio Rails? I would not take it apart personally. If they were intended to be "taken apart" for cleaning, Im sure it would have been noted by now somewhere in one of the forums he frequents. I would send it in for service. Marc will be more than happy to take care of you. Trust me. __________________ Cigar Asylum: A cigar board birthed without agendas, without profiting, and without advertisements. Amor puro Character is what you do when no one is watching

10-27-2008, 07:44 PM	#20
SmokinAFuente Guest Posts: n/a	Re: lubricating Palio Rails? Here you go. *Palio Care* If it's new and a little tight, just give it some time. It will loosen up.