Author Topic: Sliding hatch stuck in warm weather  (Read 928 times)

UAT Norway

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Sliding hatch stuck in warm weather
« on: July 30 2021, 09:56 »
2011 32 cruiser
Why are my sliding hatch often stuck in warm weather. Normally more problem in closed position.
Is it too wide, and warm temperature increase it? Or is it bending??  20C++ typical
Have tried dry lube on the metal rail that it is sliding on. Seems like it is getting better for a while, but soon it is stuck again.

Rampage

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Re: Sliding hatch stuck in warm weather
« Reply #1 on: July 30 2021, 12:16 »
I’ve found PTFE spray in the rails works well to free things.