Use Fluid Film to lube attachment-dolly caster bearings? Other suggestions?

3930dave · Jul 21, 2015

I was at a trade show in the Spring, put on by NAPA. They were giving away mini cans of FF, so NAPA may be another option in your area.

Rgds, D.

smstonypoint · Jul 21, 2015

k0ua said:
Lowes too.

Shop Fluid Film 11.75-oz Fluid Film Rust & Corrosion Preventive Penetrant & Lubricant at Lowes.com

murphy1244 said:
Not here, i looked for it yesterday and they never heard tell of it.

EverythingAttachments said:
I asked for it at the local Lowes a few months ago and the associate in the hardware section had a confused look. I told him the good claims about it after we found it on the shelf.

I've seen that confused look at Lowes on more than one occasion.

In fact, I saw it when I asked an associate about the whereabouts of Fluid Film. However, he had a smartphone app that gave him the shelf location. In my local Lowes, the Fluid Film is located near the tool section on shelves with other aerosol products such as WD40, PB Blaster, Liquid Wrench, and the like.

Steve

EverythingAttachments · Jul 21, 2015

smstonypoint said:
I've seen that confused look at Lowes on more than one occasion. In fact, I saw it when I asked an associate about the whereabouts of Fluid Film. However, he had a smartphone app that gave him the shelf location. In my local Lowes, the Fluid Film is located near the tool section on shelves with other aerosol products such as WD40, PB Blaster, Liquid Wrench, and the like.

Steve

Yep, same as in the Statesville location.
Travis

smstonypoint · Jul 21, 2015

EverythingAttachments said:
Yep, same as in the Statesville location.
Travis

Actually, we have only one observation -- I bought mine at the Statesville store, too.

Do you live in Iredell Co.?

Steve

EverythingAttachments · Jul 21, 2015

smstonypoint said:
Actually, we have only one observation -- I bought mine at the Statesville store, too. Do you live in Iredell Co.?

Steve

Ah, at least they're consistent! Yes, all my life.
Grew up in the metropolis of Olin. Currently reside in 28625.
Travis

crashz · Jul 21, 2015

If I could dip my trucks and machines in FF I would. Not because I like the smell (not a fan), but because it is the best rust preventive coating I've come across so far.

I've got a gallon of AR sitting in the shop right now. Its actually hot enough out that it might be in liquid form. This is going on the underside of the F450 and my pickup this summer.

I've heard it works as a slow penetrant oil too, but I usually don't have the patience.

You've reminded me to order another case of the aerosols.

Baby Grand · Jul 21, 2015

There was a countertop FF display, at a NAPA store near me.
I bought some a few months ago, in a discount package deal, here on TBN.
Got a 1 gallon can and a little 8 oz brush can.
I keep the half-pint can in the cupholder on my L3240, so it's always handy.

bcp · Jul 21, 2015

murphy1244 said:
Not here, i looked for it yesterday and they never heard tell of it.

Here, the Lowes tool dept., with all the other lubes, never heard of it. I found it in hardware with their oils.

Bruce

TomDavis · Jul 21, 2015

I just started using FF and so far it is great. It went on wet and seemed like I applied too much as it did not seem to "dry" off. So I whipped it off lightly and the next day I had a wet looking surface that was dry to touch but seemed sealed. I am confident all the positive recommendations were are correct. I will use it next on the PTO splines as mentioned above. I am tired of struggling with getting the shaft on and off. Found it at Lowes so I only had to buy one spray can rather than order it. It was in the paint section with the WD40.