SuperGlide Hitch Maintenance w/slipplate

[brenkco]

I pulled my hitch out to do annual maintenance (missed last year) Dennis..mail2us...thanks for the heads up and reminder...
The manual calls to clean the way tubes with wd40 or brake fluid, file rough spots and lightly sand to roughen up so the slipplate lube will adhere better.

After doing above, I have small sections of the way tube that is down to the bare metal but most of the rails are still covered with SlipPlate (black spray on graphite).

Does anyone have experience with this? Should I just apply new slipplate to the entire way rail or should I try to remove all of the old graphite 1st.

Here is a photo of what the rail looks like:


Thanks!
Ken

[pineranch]

I pull the tubes out and sand them down to bare metal and spray on a full coat of SlipPlate. I do it twice a year based on use. I hit the high use spots during travel.
I did a half-assed job my first time and the SlipPlate didn't adhere properly, learned my lesson and haven't had any bare metal problems since.
Mike

[Ozz]

You probably have this, but just in case:
http://www.pullrite.com/pdfs/Importa...SuperGlide.pdf

[brenkco]

Thanks guys,
Mike, I really must have done a half ass job. I cleaned really well with brake fluid when the hitch was brand new. After sanding, do you clean before applying the slipplate? If so, what do you use.

Thanks,
Ken

[mail2us]

Once any sanding occurs, reapply brake fluid to further clean an rough or missed areas then apply slip-plate. I usually apply slipplate once, dry for up to 24 hrs and then apply slipplate second coat. Just my practice.

[pineranch]

Ken,
I just wipe off with a lint free rag, but what Dennis does is fine. Can't use solvents that leave a film. I do let dry for 12/24 before applying a second or third coat onbusiness top and side.
Mike

[bear]

What "grit" sand paper do you use? and why brake fluid?
thanks
David

[brenkco]

Bear,
I have been using 220'. Brake fluid is suggested by pull rite as a cleaner that removes gease, oils and doesn't leave a film. The slip plate adheres well after cleaning.

Ken

[illapah]

I talked to a Pullrite tech and he told me that 'silver is OK as long as it is smooth (slick)'. The burnishing effect of the moving parts will generate a silver color and is fine (re-iterating). He further stated that to check for lube, use your fingernail to scratch along the waytube. If it feels rough, you need lube, if it feels slippery smooth, all is fine. My rails do get silver looking and I was concerned therefore the call to Pullrite.
I sure took the long way around that reply!!!!