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rmb796
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by rmb796 »

Hi Everyone

How should a person treat the threads of their leadpipes?

Use an oil

Apply some grease

Leave dry and clean

other......?

My first slide with a removable leadpipe and was wondering if I should put something on the threads.

Thanks

Randy
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harrisonreed
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by harrisonreed »

I just use tuning slide grease. I also put it sparingly on the outside of the pipe to keep that from corroding.
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Gfunk
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by Gfunk »

[quote="harrisonreed"]I just use tuning slide grease. I also put it sparingly on the outside of the pipe to keep that from corroding.[/quote]

This. I’ve met too many people with stuck leadpipes. Tuning slide grease helps, but so does cleaning it regularly. Corrosion on the tube itself is likely to be more of a problem than the treads in my experience. If it moves, give it lube.