Which Selleys lubricant do you need — wet or dry?
There are two household lubricants in the Selleys range, and the choice between them comes down to a single question: can the surface tolerate an oily film, or not?
Selleys RP7 is the versatile, long-lasting lubricant, described as perfect for your car — it protects and maintains performance. Selleys Ezy Glide is silicone-based and leaves a dry coating; it is what makes sliding doors and windows easy to use. On a door track or a window channel, an oily lubricant collects dust and grit and eventually makes the problem worse, which is exactly the situation Ezy Glide exists for.
What this category covers
Household lubricants within the Selleys cleaning and maintenance range — dry lubricant spray and general household lubricants for keeping things moving. The product listing on the live page loads dynamically; the products confirmed beneath this path are set out below.
How to choose
Sliding doors, windows and anywhere dust is a problem
Selleys Ezy Glide is a silicone-based lubricant that makes sliding doors and windows easy to use, described as effective and long-lasting for keeping a home running smoothly. Silicone-based means the film it leaves is not oily, which is the property that matters on anything horizontal, exposed or near a floor — the places dust settles.
Moving parts, tools and vehicles
Selleys RP7 is a versatile and long-lasting lubricant. Selleys presents it in an automotive context — perfect for your car, protecting and maintaining performance — though it is listed here in the household range rather than only under car care, and appears in both places.
The products in this range
- Selleys Ezy Glide — silicone-based lubricant that makes sliding doors and windows easy to use; effective and long-lasting.
- Selleys RP7 — versatile, long-lasting lubricant, presented for protecting and maintaining a car's performance.
Related elsewhere in the catalogue
Selleys RP7 Heavy Duty Degreaser shares the RP7 name but does the opposite job — it removes grease and oil rather than applying a lubricating film. It sits in the car care lubricants and degreasers section. If a part is both dirty and stiff, degrease it first, then lubricate.
Common questions about Selleys lubricants
What is the difference between RP7 and Ezy Glide?
Ezy Glide is silicone-based and is the product Selleys names for sliding doors and windows. RP7 is the versatile general lubricant, presented mainly in an automotive context.
Which one should I use on a sticking sliding door?
Ezy Glide. It is specifically described as making sliding doors and windows easy to use.
Is RP7 the same thing as RP7 Heavy Duty Degreaser?
No. Despite the shared name, the degreaser removes grease, oil and grime; RP7 is a lubricant. They are listed in different categories for that reason.
Can I use a lubricant to clean a dirty mechanism?
No. Cleaning and lubricating are separate steps — remove the grease and grime with a degreaser first, then apply the lubricant.
Are these only for the house?
No. RP7 is presented as suiting a car, and both products are listed under household cleaning and maintenance, so they cover jobs in either place.
Why does this page list only two products?
Those are the two products that sit beneath the lubricants path in the site's own listing. The live page's product listing is generated dynamically, so check it for the current range.
What does the Selleys Lubricants page offer?
The Selleys Lubricants page provides information on Selleys lubricants, which offer long-lasting protection and lubrication for the home, described as high-quality, effective lubricants for any job.
What is the purpose of lubricants according to Selleys?
Lubricants are products designed to reduce friction and penetrate mechanical parts, hinges, and tools, helping maintain equipment performance and extend the lifespan of mechanical components through regular lubrication.
What items can Selleys lubricants be used on?
Selleys lubricants can be used on nuts and bolts, hinges, mechanical parts and moving parts, distributors and spark plugs, wet engines, locks, tools, gears, garden tools, and metal parts.
How do you apply a multi-purpose lubricating spray?
Spray the affected area and allow approximately 5 minutes for penetration, then use it as a general lubricant to eliminate squeaks and keep mechanisms functioning smoothly.
What company publishes the Selleys lubricants page, and what is its background?
The page is published by Selleys, an Australian adhesives, sealants and fillers brand and a division of DuluxGroup (Australia) Pty Ltd, founded in 1939 in Sydney, Australia by Martin Selley.
Where does the Lubricants page sit within the Selleys website structure?
The Lubricants page is found under the Cleaning and Maintenance product category on the Selleys website, at the URL products/cleaning-and-maintenance/lubricants/.