Re: Slick 50 & friends

["Armstead, Brian" <barmstea@usia.gov>]

Listers:  If you are in to additives, spend the extra money and use 
Militec-1.  The stuff is military spec, and has countless endorsements 
from industrial users:  Large diesel generators, multi-ton air 
conditioning units, etc.  During "Desert Storm," the military reported NO 
failures of firearms treated with Militec-1.  Keep in mind the truly 
harsh environment of the Saudi/Iraqi desert. 

I use it in my differentials, hydraulic system and air conditioning (had 
my mechanic insert it with proper equipment).  The area I noticed the 
most improvement was with my slushbox on my '86 5k turbo.  Fellow 
automatic owners know what a piece of junk that tranny is.  After my 
SECOND rebuild in 30 k miles, I again developed an abrupt shifting 
pattern when the car was very cold (when the temp outside is 40f and 
below).  This would last until the car was fully warmed up.  Needless to 
say, I could see another $1800 about to float out of my wallet (which 
would have made it close to $5200 spent on a $2400 car) .  In went the 
appropriate amount of M-1, and away went the problem.  It's pretty darn 
cold in D.C. right now, and my slushie is performing beautifully.

M-1 is a metal conditioner that bonds with the metal (I know they all say 
that).  Trust me gang, this stuff works.  None of these infomercials I've 
seen yet tout an industrial or military application for their "snake 
oil."  

I don't know the URL for M-1, but go to an internet search and type in 
the words Militec-1.  I think Prolong comes closest to duplicating what 
M-1 can do (this is after talking with the M-1 distributor in Rockvillle, 
Maryland), but it's still not as good.  Stay away from "Sick 50" and "Do 
No Lube."  Think of it as Hella's versus Eurolights.

This stuff is also great for the sunroof tracks.  Mine sped up noticeably 
after a very small application on both sides.  Works very well on guns.

A little while back, a list member negotiated a discount with the 
Rockville based distributor, Advanced Products Distributors on Lofstrand 
Lane.

My two cents,

Brian 
'89 200 quattro
'86 5000 turbo