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04-02-22, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by couldwheels

Thanks. Sounds very easy to do but would the oil get inside the rollers that way?

Nope. Oil rubbed on from outside just stays outside and does nothing other than be cosmetic. No matter what the lubricant, reapplication after rain is necessary.

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