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Old 24-02-2014, 09:07 PM
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Hi Daniel,

The poles and glides get dirty, and condensation during the night compounds the dirt accumulation.

Clean the poles and the inside of the slide that they glide through with methylated spirits using a soft cloth. The glides might need a bit more attention, but don't use an abrasive. Just take your time with the cloth and metho. And don't use turps or similar liquid. Then give the poles a wipe with a good quality car wax. You'll be very surprised at the difference in the action. The wax also acts to repel dew, so reducing the amount of condensation that builds up on the poles.

Mental.
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