Suction Cup Lube Alternatives?

[k9mkt]

1) What 'alternative / compatible' form of lube can I use for my suction cups? I have since run out of the lube which was provided with the system from GT (The Eliminator), it was a clear gel like kind of substance which is water based. Since I'm half way across the globe, its just not cost effective for me to order only this from GT. The weather here is very 'hot' and 'humid' (2x the summer in US). I was once suggested 'saliva' by a WSR person in Durango long ago, but this just doesn't seem to hold the suction cups long enough.

2) My drills bits too seem to be running out quite fast. Is there any way to 'sharpen' the blunt drill bits or is there any way to make my drill bits last longer? I normally drill the impact point right up to the vinyl. Can i just drill half way through and not to the vinyl? As my drill speed can be controlled by the Eliminator, is there a relation to drill speed and the usage of drill bits? Does drilling in an angle (20

[mafsu]

1) Glycerine is a good lube, should be available in any pharmacy
2) Don't drill to the vinyl, this will use up your drill bits fast. Halfway, or if you are using a round bur the depth of the head of the bur is sufficient.
3) I always store my gt resin in the car and have seen no ill effects. There was a thread concerning this a few months ago and the general concensus was that it did not affect the resin.
4) Placing tape over the damage and then spraying the area with water has been the most effective way of cooling for me. Some type of shade is also helpful. I have a golf umbrella mounted to a 4" woods power cup that provides portable shade.

[a1repair]

Greetings K9mkt

Just spray the bottoms of your suction cups with windshield washer (example Windex)

[sunshine wr]

1)Hand lotion I use the store brand equivalent of Lubriderm seems to be pretty slick.
2)I don't drill every repair, when I do drill, I hit the glass at short entervals this allows the bit to cool, only drilling half-way through the outer layer. Pop a bullseye at the end of cracks.
3)I store my resins in the car also with no problem.
4)A white towel taped accross a windshield with windows and/or doors open can cool one considerably in 10-15 minutes

[k9mkt]

- Mafsu, thanks for the tips, I will try Glycerine. :eusa_pray

- a1repair, I've tried this b4, but unfortunately it doesn't seem to hold the suction cups long enough when I'm repairing a long crack. Thanks anyways for your suggestion.

[cure4glass]

I always use Windex for my suction cups unless I'm doing a crack,then I use a glycerine type lubricant.

[sunshine wr]

I only use lotion for long crack repair.

[mafsu]

I use water on the suction cup when doing repairs, however when it gets very hot or very cold water or windex won't hold the cup for very long.

[screenman]

KY jelly from the chemist is water soluble and you cannot tell the difference beyween it and suction cup sealant.( maybe they are the same in different pots and 5 times the price from our suppliers.)

[StarQuest]

Screenman...your a brave man!

I've been using KY jelly for 4 years on my cups but wasn't brave enough to mention that! Thought I'd receive tons of flack or rude comments from others!

Product works great though;)