Am Donnerstag, 5. Juli 2001 13:39 schrieben Sie: > I've noticed that the slide on my new chromatic is somewhat sticky - it > doesn't spring back the whole way when I release it. Slightly loosening > the right hand screw ( half a turn) solves the problem, but one > presumes that the screws are meant to be completely tight. I wondered > therefore if this is simply a question of lubrication, and if so, what > does one use to lubricate the slide - vaseline maybe?
I use a stuff called "Ballistol", which is probably only available in Germany. It's an oil used primarily to clean and lubricate guns, but people are also using it to remove ticks on pets, and it's not bad for the health. It's a very fluid oil that dries very very slowly (think months) and doesn't leave any residue. As I said, this exact stuff is probably only available in these parts, but as it is a gun lubricant, you might try your local gun dealer; they'll certainly have something in stock.
I wouldn't use vaseline, though, since it leaves a very icky residue.
