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    Old 01-08-2016, 05:53 PM
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    Well, I have my new sewing cabinet and yesterday the acrylic insert arrived. It is great! However the insert is sort of 'grabby' and the fabric doesn't slide well. I looked on the sew steady site for suggestions; they sell a small container of paste/wax for $10 plus shipping. Sort of pricey I think and besides I want it now - not next week. I know, I shouldn't be so impatient. However, I am betting someone on the board will know something I can use to make the insert slippery. Thanks!
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    Old 01-08-2016, 06:25 PM
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    get some spray on silicone, just don't get in on the floor!! spray it on rub it down and it will be super slick
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    Old 01-09-2016, 05:07 AM
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    RainX is like a soft liquid wax... I used to use it on my glass showers when I lived in California and water would just bead down. I bet it would work great on your sewing surface.
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    Old 01-09-2016, 05:57 AM
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    car wax - it works
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    Old 01-09-2016, 09:58 AM
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    I vote for car wax, the paste kind, rub it on, let it glaze over and polish it off. Works great for me, I wax my table tops a couple of times a year.
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    Old 01-09-2016, 10:04 AM
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    Originally Posted by sassysews2
    I vote for car wax, the paste kind, rub it on, let it glaze over and polish it off. Works great for me, I wax my table tops a couple of times a year.
    Going to try this on a test insert for my 401 cabinet.
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    Old 01-09-2016, 10:19 AM
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    I use the "fabric friendly" silicone, got it at Hancock's, works fabulous and I agree with patski, definitely don't get it on the floor, or you'll go flying.
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    Old 01-09-2016, 10:21 AM
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    I think I will try the car wax. Thanks for the suggestion. I will get some and try it. I do have a question about rain.. X. If I use it on my shower glass, do I need to worry about getting it on the floor? Will it make the floor slippery?
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    Old 01-09-2016, 03:12 PM
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    Just one quick ? Is there by any chance a plastic film on it to protect the acrylic? Mine a a film on it that just peels off. Sometimes it is hard to tell if it is there. Check for this and if not, I would go with the car wax. I have found that silicone just contaminates everything.
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    Old 01-10-2016, 04:05 AM
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    Seems there is a RainX product specific for shower doors. https://www.rainx.com/product/for-th.../#.VpJI6K9OKrU
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