Hermit Posted November 9, 2015 Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 Hi all, some of the roll-up blinds in the TE are starting to slow down and not roll up or down the whole way. Any ideas how to fix/maintain these windows/blinds? Regards Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merv and Di Posted November 9, 2015 Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 Hi Rob The only way that I know of since the same happened to us is to take out the inside surround so you can get to the rollers and then retention them up the same as you would for a normal blind. Not a nice job and a pain in the a... to do. Cheers Merv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webby Posted November 9, 2015 Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 We have this happen from time to time and have discovered a quick spray of silicone in each corner frees them up nicely. Until the next dusty road of course. The cans with the long nozzle are perfect for getting in the corners where the rollers are. It's a maintenance job we now do every so often to avoid the problem even starting. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyH Posted November 9, 2015 Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 Pretty much agree with Merv...... Carefully remove plugs/caps from window surround with a fine blade screwdriver or similar. Remove screws, the inner frame will come away with the blind assembly (as it is attached to it), clean out any foreign debris out of the guides & a squirt of silicon spray on the ends of the rollers as Sue has suggested..... once you have done this & can see/understand how it works you may be able to get away with a simple 'spray' as Sue suggests. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermit Posted November 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 Hi all, many thanks for the info, I will give the silicone a try first and see how it goes from there. Thanks again Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nev and Penny Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 When you put the screws back , don't tighten the top or bottom screws to tight or the blind /screen will become tight to roll. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beejay Posted November 22, 2015 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 Rob, I am interested to learn how you go. After the last 9 months on the road with many rough and dusty tracks a few of our "brown" blinds are the same and I was contemplating new screen wire but a silicon fix has more appeal. Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermit Posted November 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2015 Hi Beejay, I have used the Silicone spray and it has made a big improvement to the roll-up blinds. I think eventually the insect mesh will need to be replaced, they are stating to discolour, but for now I am happy with the spray. Cheers Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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