GENERAL DIY
How lubes can add value to
hardware stores
An essential part of a hardware store is the lubrication section - lubes certainly
spread right down the hardware spectrum to include the home workshop and tool kit.
Spanjaard products have been relied upon for decades in this sphere, the most popular
items are indicated below.
SPARK – A TRUE MULTIPURPOSE LUBRICANT
One solution for so many problems! Get rid
COPPER COMPOUND –
PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN
CURE
of that squeak – gate and door hinges; swivel
Prevents rusting and seizing of mild steel
chairs; window mechanisms; bicycles; prams;
nuts and bolts, components and threaded
wheelbarrow and lawnmower wheels, garage
connections / mating surfaces – automotive
doors, etc. Keep rust at bay – hand and gardening
wheel studs, exhaust system nuts, cylinder head
tools; fishing tackle; padlocks; chains, etc.
bolts, brake expanders, adjusters – in fact, any
Prevent water / moisture ingress – car, boat and
nut and bolt you may later want to remove.
motorcycle ignition systems, engines, spark plugs
Ensures firmer tightening and easier loosening
– outdoor lights, gate motors, etc. Get those rusty
perfect for home / indoor lubrication applications
of threaded connections! Also popular for
padlocks key-friendly again, and loosen those
– curtain and blind rails, window mechanisms,
preventing brake squeal by application to
seized nuts and bolts. 360° valve technology and
hinges; bedroom doors, oven doors, washing
the back of disc pads. Extreme temperature -
a two-way spray nozzle allows pin-point spraying
machine; tumble dryer & dishwasher doors,
effective up to 1100°C. Resistant to acid, alkali,
into hard-to-reach places, including upside down.
shower doors, sliding doors, cupboard doors,
steam, water and sea water corrosion.
Handyman in a can!
trellis doors, drawers, fridge / freezer doors, door
locks and handles, etc. Protects, preserves &
Have a look at its website for a
renews luster! - plastics & rubbers, for example
comprehensive range of specialised
sun faded car, boat and motorcycle plastic parts
lubrication products. www.spanjaard.biz
and trim.
SILICONE SPRAY – SUPER CLEAN
LUBRICANT & PROTECTOR
A clean, colourless, odourless, non-toxic & food
grade (NSF H1 registered) versatile lubricant -
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HARDWARE AFRICA 2014