Dri-slide: miracle in a bottle

kingbuzzie · Apr 11, 2020

I wish I had known about dri-slide earlier, as I think this is miracle in a bottle. I just wanted to post in case anyone was interested in trying it: https://www.amazon.com/Bike-Aid-Dri-Slide-4oz-Needle-Nozzle/dp/B001F2Y25G

4season · Apr 11, 2020

Interesting! Where do you apply it, and how long does it take for the carrier to evaporate?

kingbuzzie · Apr 11, 2020

Anywhere you need lubricant, especially graphite. It's quick, although I haven't timed it.

Vaughn · Apr 11, 2020

Hmmm...a dry film lubricant...can I use it in my film holder to make the film slide in and out easier?

kingbuzzie · Apr 11, 2020

Vaughn said:
Hmmm...a dry film lubricant...can I use it in my film holder to make the film slide in and out easier?

You can. It works best if you open up the film, and apply liberally by squirting it into the bag. Only do it under soft white light though or you will expose the film.

runswithsizzers · Apr 11, 2020

I used Dri-Slide for years when servicing bicycles. It's somewhat messy (until it dries) and will leave stains on some surfaces.

Seems to be a good penetrating, dry-film lubricant for metal-on-metal.

pentaxuser · Apr 11, 2020

So does dri-slide have any applications to photography?

Thanks

pentaxuser

BrianShaw · Apr 11, 2020

pentaxuser said:
So does dri-slide have any applications to photography?

Thanks

pentaxuser

Camera repair. In some places it’s a good substitute for light grease on sliding surfaces.

BrianShaw · Apr 11, 2020

Vaughn said:
Hmmm...a dry film lubricant...can I use it in my film holder to make the film slide in and out easier?

I read this three times... and just got it. Very well played, sir.

Roger Thoms · Apr 11, 2020

Vaughn said:
Hmmm...a dry film lubricant...can I use it in my film holder to make the film slide in and out easier?

This made me smile, thanks.

Roger

outwest · Apr 13, 2020

I use another bicycle chain lubricant called Ice Wax on camera rails and on Grafmatic and Kinematic septa. Quickly dries to hard and clear.

kingbuzzie · Apr 13, 2020

outwest said:
I use another bicycle chain lubricant called Ice Wax on camera rails and on Grafmatic and Kinematic septa. Quickly dries to hard and clear.

I've used both teflon and ceramic wax lubricant as well. I wasn't impressed with the teflon very much, but I find finish line ceramic lubricant very good.

Dri-slide: miracle in a bottle

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