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PeteVS · 06-01-2017, 12:39 PM

Went to NAPA today to pick up some Slip Plate. They informed me that it has a new name, new number, and of course, a new price. Has anyone else found this out and / or do they know if it's the same stuff? (I think they hired a new kid with an MBA in their marketing department.)

40cpe · 06-01-2017, 12:45 PM

Doesn't the can say "SLIP plate"? Maybe new graphics

51 MERC-CT · 06-01-2017, 03:33 PM

Not really the same stuff, the lawn mower stuff has a lower temperature operating range than the stuff in the yellow can according to the spec. sheets.
Suspect that NAPA got a batch meant to go to Home Depot or elswhere.

12cliff23 · 06-01-2017, 05:56 PM

slip plate is still available at ag stores

russcc · 06-01-2017, 06:35 PM

What is the application for slip plate ?

PeteVS · 06-01-2017, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by russcc

What is the application for slip plate ?

People use it to lubricate leaf springs. When they're disassembled and cleaned, the bottoms of all the leaves are sprayed with it. Then, they're allowed to dry before being reassembled. This allows them to slide very nicely with the adjacent leaves.

PeteVS · 06-01-2017, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 51 MERC-CT

Not really the same stuff, the lawn mower stuff has a lower temperature operating range than the stuff in the yellow can according to the spec. sheets.
Suspect that NAPA got a batch meant to go to Home Depot or elswhere.

Thanks!

mhsprecher · 06-01-2017, 10:14 PM

I bought two cans from NAPA today. I asked for Slip Plate and found it in their on line catalog. They had to get it from the warehouse, as they did not have it in stock. I called in the morning and picked it up this afternoonAbout $10 a can, from what I could tell.

I bought two to make them happy and to have some on hand. I am almost finished with my two front springs for my 45 truck. I just might do the rear springs when I am finished. I rebushed and rebooted the spring hangers and was persuaded to disassemble the springs while I had the springs off. I hope to finish up my one weekend project on the second weekend coming up!

redmodelt · 06-02-2017, 11:11 AM

I make my own;, some graphite, black enamel paint and a little mineral spirits to thin as needed.

PeteVS · 06-02-2017, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mhsprecher

I bought two cans from NAPA today. I asked for Slip Plate and found it in their on line catalog. They had to get it from the warehouse, as they did not have it in stock. I called in the morning and picked it up this afternoonAbout $10 a can, from what I could tell.

I bought two to make them happy and to have some on hand. I am almost finished with my two front springs for my 45 truck. I just might do the rear springs when I am finished. I rebushed and rebooted the spring hangers and was persuaded to disassemble the springs while I had the springs off. I hope to finish up my one weekend project on the second weekend coming up!

Your NAPA dealer (or warehouse) is better than mine. Mine didn't give me what I asked for but yours did. Guess I gotta move?

06-01-2017, 12:45 PM	#2
40cpe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Star, MS Posts: 4,024	Re: Slip Plate appears to have changed its name... Doesn't the can say "SLIP plate"? Maybe new graphics

06-01-2017, 03:33 PM	#3
51 MERC-CT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Hartford, Ct Posts: 5,898	Re: Slip Plate appears to have changed its name... Not really the same stuff, the lawn mower stuff has a lower temperature operating range than the stuff in the yellow can according to the spec. sheets. Suspect that NAPA got a batch meant to go to Home Depot or elswhere. __________________ DON'T RECALL DOING SOMETHING FOR MYSELF BASED ON SOMEONE ELSE'S LIKES OR DISLIKES

06-01-2017, 05:56 PM	#4
12cliff23 Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: western indiana Posts: 96	Re: Slip Plate appears to have changed its name... slip plate is still available at ag stores

06-01-2017, 06:35 PM	#5
russcc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,871	Re: Slip Plate appears to have changed its name... What is the application for slip plate ?

06-01-2017, 10:14 PM	#8
mhsprecher Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Takoma Park, MD Posts: 2,817	Re: Slip Plate appears to have changed its name... I bought two cans from NAPA today. I asked for Slip Plate and found it in their on line catalog. They had to get it from the warehouse, as they did not have it in stock. I called in the morning and picked it up this afternoonAbout $10 a can, from what I could tell. I bought two to make them happy and to have some on hand. I am almost finished with my two front springs for my 45 truck. I just might do the rear springs when I am finished. I rebushed and rebooted the spring hangers and was persuaded to disassemble the springs while I had the springs off. I hope to finish up my one weekend project on the second weekend coming up!

06-02-2017, 11:11 AM	#9
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,340	Re: Slip Plate appears to have changed its name... I make my own;, some graphite, black enamel paint and a little mineral spirits to thin as needed. __________________ I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!