Traveller window latches

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redduster
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Traveller window latches

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The drivers side latches front and rear do not lift high enough to allow the windows to be opened.
Is this that when the woodwork was replaced, prior to our ownership, the lower rail was positioned to high and the metal support is therefore higher not allowing adequate clearance for the latches to move upwards?

The felt channels are clean and the drainage holes clear so I intend to retain the these channels, but anticipating that the windows have not been slid along them is their a substance I could put in them to aid movement. i though about swarfega as it is relatively harmless and after use would wash away.

Or should I just replace the channels.

Any ideas appreciated.

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Re: Traveller window latches

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A touch of polish maybe as a first try (Pledge - or car spray polish) - if that fails - WD40.
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Re: Traveller window latches

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The metal bracket may have been too high when it was screwed to the wood. The wood may be slightly high. You might be able to slightly bend the catch on the window.
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Re: Traveller window latches

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Chaps, thanks will try polish and reappraise position of wood and latch.
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