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window track cleaning and lubrication

OK - We are sitting in Las Cruces, NM and the wind is blowing sand everywhere.  Our windows were/are not sliding easily and the tracks do not appear to dirty.  She has been sitting for two years in a protected environment.  What do you think we should do to ease the movement of our sliding windows?
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320

Re: window track cleaning and lubrication

Reply #1 –
Quote from: Carol & Scott –
OK - We are sitting in Las Cruces, NM and the wind is blowing sand everywhere.  Our windows were/are not sliding easily and the tracks do not appear to dirty.  She has been sitting for two years in a protected environment.  What do you think we should do to ease the movement of our sliding windows?


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2003 U320 40' AGDS
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Re: window track cleaning and lubrication

Reply #2 –
Thanks Barry.  Never would have thought of that.
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320

Re: window track cleaning and lubrication

Reply #3 –
My favorite is Jig-A-Loo, an invisible all-around lubricant that un-sticks just about anything.  It won't stain, protects against rust and is water repellant.  It is in an orange can and is available at most auto supply places.
Monti
2015 Born Free Triumph Royal 4x4
Previous:  2000 U320 3600

Re: window track cleaning and lubrication

Reply #4 –
You guys are awsome.
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320

Re: window track cleaning and lubrication

Reply #5 –
Jig A Loo does not seem to available anymore in the USA. I read that company is Canadian and decided to pull the product. We gave up looking after several auto stores did not have it including Pep Boys where we used to buy it.

Our window manufacturer told us to vacuum window tracks occasionally.

We lube tracks with 3M Dry Silicone we buy from NAPA

Re: window track cleaning and lubrication

Reply #6 –
It helps to blow the window tracks out with air first before doing the lubrication.