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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Mark57, Oct 12, 2011.

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  1. xs650

    xs650 Senior Member

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    KY jelly is an amazing assembly lube for automotive rubber parts. Last time I used it on a car was running my backup camera cable through that rubber boot between the hatchback and the car body.
     
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    Mark57 2021 Tesla Model 3 LR AWD

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    I'm not even going to ask why you had KY jelly in the first place. ;) j/k

    Speaking of lubricants, as a kid my Dad taught me about a natural lubricant source we all have if needed in a pinch. It's the side of your nose. When you have a two piece fishing rod or tent pole that you're are getting ready to put together, rub the male part on the side of your nose first and then assemble it. You'll never have trouble taking it apart after that. It really works.

    So if you run out of KY, just lead with your nose.:D
     
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    Mark57 2021 Tesla Model 3 LR AWD

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    I know raised white letters on tires is not as popular as it used to be, but getting the white letters clean can be very easy if you use "Comet" power cleaner and a tooth brush. That's what the fire stations all use on their large white fire truck lettering. I used to use it on my BFG AT's on my 4Runner.
     
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    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    I used a lot of KY Jelly installing plastic tubing in our boat. We also used a lot of latex gloves doing the epoxy work. One day I was standing in line at a big box store holding four boxes of latex gloves and six tubes of KY Jelly, when suddenly it hit me how this must look. I put on my best face and prayed that there wouldn't be need for a price check: "Price check in aisle three for the gentleman with the KY Jelly and rubber gloves; price check in aisle three..."

    :redface:

    Tom
     
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