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PTFE Based Lubricant Spray

PTFE Based Lubricant Spray

PTFE Based Lubricant Spray

(OP)
Does anyone have any good experience with PTFE based sprays for freeing up siezed valves.  Are they better than graphite based penetrating oils or others on the market.  I have had a rep in from Interflon who claims good things (but he would I suppose).

Thanks

RE: PTFE Based Lubricant Spray

The penetrating is done by a light petroleum oil, usually containing additives such as a surfactant to aid wicking and water displacement, corrosion inhibitor & sometimes a chemical supposed to attack rust.

The solid PTFE particles have no wetting or wicking ability, i.e., non-penetrating.  But, remain as a lubricant to prevent future seize-ups (if not washed away).

Most penetrating oils are only good as temporary lubricants.

RE: PTFE Based Lubricant Spray

I have had good luck with very thin synthetic oils.  They are too thin to be good lubes, but they sure can penetrate.
I keep a small bottle of thin Krytox oil around for similar situations.  A PAO would also work.

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RE: PTFE Based Lubricant Spray

KROIL is good stuff.  

RE: PTFE Based Lubricant Spray

(OP)
Thanks All

Remaining as a lubricant appears to be the key plus of PTFE

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