I don't want to read thru every pannier thread, so what do I use to lube the pannier latches with once I have cleaned them?
I agree. These lids are very air tight and slamming just causes a lot of back pressure that can lead to breaking things. If the lid won't close easily look for the obstruction, there will be one, however small.Slam them shut? I would not recommend that.
Amen!! Amen!! Amen!! I too learned the hard way on a PCV water valve in my RV. The silicone spray contained toluene as a vehicle which is harmful to certain plastics.I will second the silicone spray, with one caveat - READ THE LABEL - There is at least one brand that is not safe on plastics. I think it has to do with the propellant, rather than the silicone itself, but I ruined some plastic parts on an RC helicoptor by not reading.