One of the hardware store products - I think it's called "Lockease"
has graphite in a solvent base - not nearly as messy as powder.
Rick
On 2/24/09, Charles Geilfuss <charles.geilfuss@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> James,
> Glad the graphite worked for you. It's a good dry lubricant that I've used
> for years in locks, but as you point out it can be very messy. True case of
> "less is more". My Markins Q-Ball specifically states to use WD-40 but so
> far I haven't needed anything.
>
> Charlie
>
> On Tue, Feb 24, 2009 at 6:18 AM, James R <londonjames@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> > Just thought I'd pass on that I've found graphite powder to work well
> > for this. I bought a tripod off the second hand shop in the sky and
> > the ball head that came with it was quite 'sticky'. Looking online
> > someone claimed WD40 was the cure, which I thought a dubious choice.
> > It didn't seem to do much.
> >
> > I put on some graphite powder in small doses working it around over
> > about 20 mins (while watching a DVD - it's not that interesting) which
> > left the ball with a shiny surface and a much smoother action. It'll
> > wear off over time, as does the factory applied lubricant, but it
> > doesn't attract dirt, dust, etc.
> >
> > As always try it at your own risk. I won't pay for laundering cream
> > sofas, white cats, etc - the powder gets everywhere.
> >
> > James
> >
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