What do you clean those hanks with?

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Joe,

I've never worried about a little verdigris on the hanks, as long
as they operate smoothly.  When they get a little sticky, usually
you can free them up by operating them a few times.  If that doesn't
work, I'd suggest trying some dry teflon lubricant (available for
lubricating locks).  I'd be wary of petroleum-based lubricants 
because they can attract and hold dirt, making the problem worse
than before.  Also, they could stain your sails.

 - George

> alberg30 at mindspring.com said:
> 
> Being that I haven't used my sails in a  while, and the hanks are little green and corroded, what do you recommend cleaning then with to get them ship-shape?
> 
> WD-40 or something else?
> 
> Thanks in advance
> 
> Joe #499
> "One Less Traveled"

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