Re: Slick 50 & friends

[John Graham <jgraham1@erols.com>]

Armstead, Brian wrote:

> 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 know it takes sand paper to get it of metal once it on.I used it for three
years and it works.

>
>
> 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.

Prolong will only last in transmission for 15,000 miles.Thats too short even
for none synthetic. Militec-1 will do the whole 30,000+ miles.

>
>
> 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

John.
1990 CQ