Thread: Removing Dry Lubricant with PTFE

Originally Posted by JillB

I have liberally applied CRC Dry Glide to the worm gears on my table saw several times over the past few days, and it is now quite stiff to move after it cured. I suspect a buildup of PTFE on the gears.

HELP!!!!!!!

Can anyone advise how to remove this lubricant?

regards,
Jill

Try moving it a few times it'll probably free up.
A rub with a (hand) wire brush might help.
Otherwise lacquer thinners might remove it.

I contacted CRC Technical people today, and was advised that CRC DRy Glide has resin in it that sets pretty hard, and therefore is only really suitable for flat bearing surfaces ( like the trunnion bearing). It was not recommended for use on worm gears. He suggested removing the Dry Glide witha CRC Clean-R- Carb and a bit of elbow grease.

There are Dry Film Lubricants around that do not have resins, and are suitable for worm gears

With the cleaner and a small brass brush, I was easily able to remove the Dry Glide, but you need to be careful it doesn't land on any painted surfaces It washes off with water.

I then applied Selleys Ezy Glide, allowed to cure, and the mechanism is not so stiff at all now

Regards,
Jill