Lubricant for sliding plastic parts?

[VaderSS]

I have a pair of motorcycle race boots. They have a sliding plastic mechanism designed to prevent the ankle from over extending in any direction.

The boots came with a silicon gel lube which does not last long at all. When the lube is gone, the ankle protection mechanism makes a lot of noise.

I am wondering if there would be a better lube for this application.

 

[rshunter]

Oxtar, or TCX as they're now known as, by any chance?

 

[Ndx]

look in to Krytox ...

 

[JHZR2]

I use krytox on plastic and rubber stuff

 

[Ndx]

Great product just super expensive :/

 

[PandaBear]

KY Jelly?

 

[Merkava_4]

SuperLube #21030

 

[VaderSS]

Originally Posted By: rshunter
Oxtar, or TCX as they're now known as, by any chance?


Oxtar TCS EVO RX

Thanks for the tips.

 

[TooManyWheels]

How is California?

 

[VaderSS]

Which krytox?

 

[VaderSS]

California is a sports car and motorcycle paradise, especially the San Francisco Bay Area. I love it.

I work in a refienery, so there is little "kookiness" to deal with.

 

[VaderSS]

While searching, I realized that I have a silicone & krytox teflon spray at home(I just remembered it as being silicone spray until I saw the can online). I'll have to try that.

 

[rshunter]

Originally Posted By: VaderSS
Originally Posted By: rshunter
Oxtar, or TCX as they're now known as, by any chance?


Oxtar TCS EVO RX

Thanks for the tips.

Now how do you suppose I knew that? Hehehe...

On mine, I use a DuPont Teflon spray lube that I picked up at Lowe's. I don't recall which one it is specifically, as I've got a couple of different ones. It dries after application and is also good for lubing your drive-chain.

If it'll help, I'll check out which one it is and post it when I get home.

Cheers

 

[rshunter]

Okay, I found it online...

DuPont Teflon Dry Film Lubricant at Lowe's

Hope this helps.

 

[VaderSS]

Thanks. I'll pick up a can. I think the Dupont Silicone w/Krytox Teflon would have worked, but I can't find it. Must have got lost in the move...

I think the product you mention will be even better.

 

[VaderSS]

What I wound up with was Dupont Teflon Multi-Use Dry Wax Lube.

I applied it about a week ago and ridden about 750 miles since, getting the boots wet once.

They are still quiet. I am very happy.