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Swimmers, bikers, and runners all trust Tri-Slide to prevent or greatly minimize nasty chafing, blistering, irritation, and other hotspots. Tested and approved by many athletes, this innovative product is the only glide found in an easy spray-on container See more details
If your fishing reel is in good working condition, but your line drags or catches when you cast out, your line may need to be cleaned and conditioned. There are products like Line Magic on the market you can use, but buying a can of plain old silicone spray is usually much cheaper. Applying silicone spray on your fishing line isn't hard to do, but the results can be amazing. It will allow you to cast farther with less effort. Using silicone spray will also help keep your line tangle-free. more »
Installing a power door lock actuator requires silicone spray. Learn how to install a power lock actuator on the lift gate of a Ford Explorer in these free auto repair video instructions featuring a certified mechanic. more »
You can easily waterproof jackets or any other apparel in the comfort of your own home by using a silicone spray sealant. Silicone waterproofing will not damage your clothes and can last for several months if properly maintained. It also is an inexpensive alternative to purchasing a new water-resistant jacket. more »
Light-duty lubricants, such as WD-40, are only suitable for cleaning the tracks of an automatic garage door. Because an overhead garage door opener has a heavy workload, a sturdier lubricant than WD-40, such as silicon spray or motor oil, is required to keep it operating smoothly and quietly. more »
If you want to change the headlight bulb in a VW New Beetle, the owner's manual is less than helpful. The manual says you should get a mechanic at the dealership to do it, but they will charge plenty for this simple operation. You need an H1 bulb, which you can buy at any auto store, a screwdriver and silicon spray, but little more. more »
Excess mineral build-up in hair is often the cause of dullness and lifelessness, and is rarely addressed by commercial hair products such as silicon sprays or oil treatments meant to make hair shiny, yet is easy to fix. The method used here will remove minerals from hair and also cause the cuticle to properly reflect light again by making the hair cuticle scales lay properly. Once taken care of, your hair will shine naturally, and additional treatments such as silica or hot oil treatments will provide even greater benefits. Excess minerals from washing hair in hard water also causes problems for people who want to color their hair. This eHow article shows you how to use and make a very inexpensive yet effective product to remove minerals from hair. more »
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