Sticky Sliding Glass Doors

[mkoester (Michael Koester, CMI FL HI-8530)]

I’m looking for a narrative that addresses sliding glass doors that have sticky/dirty tracks. Not a track & roller replacement but just dirty tracks.

Also, I’m looking to suggest a solution - I’m sure “spray with WD40” is not my best option.

Thanks

[rlewis5 (Roy Lewis, CERTIFIED MASTER INSPECTOR RETIRED)]

Silicone or alumalub

[jjonas (Jeffrey Jonas)]

When sliding glass doors get “sticky” they should be removed by a qualified person, and the tracks (door and threshold) need to be thoroughly cleaned and (sparingly) lubricated with a “light” oil such as 3-in-1 Household oil.

[sstaggs (Shawn D. Staggs, CPI)]

@jjonas

When sliding glass doors get “sticky” they should be removed by a qualified person, and the tracks (door and threshold) need to be thoroughly cleaned and (sparingly) lubricated with a “light” oil such as 3-in-1 Household oil.

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/~FEAAOSwQJhUcmi0/$_35.JPG

That 3-In-One Oil is the best, prefer that over WD-40

[jjonas (Jeffrey Jonas)]

@sstaggs

That 3-In-One Oil is the best, prefer that over WD-40

WD-40 washes off with moisture. It’s useless in wet areas. Be better off with a silicone spray in those areas, just make sure it is dry before spraying or it won’t adhere worth a damn.

[jjonas (Jeffrey Jonas)]

And no matter which lubricant you use… make sure the area is CLEAN before applying. It is sticking because of all the crap built up, not lack of lubricants!

[rwells4 (Robin Wells)]

@jjonas

And no matter which lubricant you use… make sure the area is CLEAN before applying. It is sticking because of all the crap built up, not lack of lubricants!

Agreed

[rwells4 (Robin Wells)]

@mkoester

Not a track & roller replacement but just dirty tracks.

Is the roller adjusted properly to raise the door… just wondering… I see it all the time where a screwdriver used to raise door a bit fixes problem.

[growden (Gary Rowden)]

While I’m not a fan of applying any type of oil lubricant directly to the track, even thought at first the door will work fantastic, it also makes a get collector of dirt, as Jeff mentioned very sparingly.

“Sliding glass door was sticky and difficult to operate. Recommend adjusting/servicing roller and cleaning track for better operation.”

[rlewis5 (Roy Lewis, CERTIFIED MASTER INSPECTOR RETIRED)]

I have used this and its made for it.
Protexall Products 11-oz LC Alumaslick Aluminum Lubricant
http://www.lowes.com/pd_358292-30184-075541223119_0__?productId=3456062

[btoye (Bradley Toye, CMI)]

@growden

While I’m not a fan of applying any type of oil lubricant directly to the track, even thought at first the door will work fantastic, it also makes a get collector of dirt, as Jeff mentioned very sparingly.

“Sliding glass door was sticky and difficult to operate. Recommend adjusting/servicing roller and cleaning track for better operation.”

Agreed.

[cwallace1 (Charles Wallace, OK License # 70001308)]

Beeswax used in wood working does well in these areas.

[jjonas (Jeffrey Jonas)]

[mmaizel (Marvin Maizel, CMI® Fl State Lic HI 681)]

Silicone stick. West Marine. There are also some that are sold in hardware stores but the white stick of silicone is the absolute most effective product I have used.