[Keith True]

Many years ago I got a bunch of teflon rod pieces from a friend that ran screw machines.I made maybe a half dozen center hood rods out of them,and I don't think I've ever looked at one of them since.They're quiet,smooth,and no rust works it's way out of the hinges with use.I still used the metal rods in the hood side joints,as I never found any scrap teflon rods that small.I don't believe I've ever lubed one after it was installed either.