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SuperslickSlide Treatment

Superslick
Superslick Slide Treatment

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The Korena take

A slide lubricant for trombone. Low-cost maintenance item that keeps the outer slide moving without sticking.

Superslick Slide Treatment product detail
Product studySuperslick Slide Treatment

Strong match

Who this is for

  • Trombone players whose slide drags or catches mid-position
  • Students needing a cheap slide maintenance supply
  • Keeping a spare in the case or band room

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Trumpet valves or rotors — those need valve oil
  • Tuning slides, which take grease rather than a slide treatment

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Detail 01

Slide treatment, not grease

Made for the fast-moving hand slide. Tuning slide grease is thicker and will gum up a hand slide.

Detail 02

Small bottle format

A few drops per application, so one bottle lasts a long stretch of regular playing.

Detail 03

Used with a water spray bottle

Most slide treatments work best when the slide is misted after application. Water carries the lubricant along the stocking.

Detail 04

Under five dollars

Cheap enough to keep two — one in the case, one at home — so you are never stuck without it.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01A water spray bottle is a separate purchase and you will want one
  2. 02Wipe the old lubricant off the inner slide first or it will build up
  3. 03Mixing brands of slide lubricant can leave a sticky residue

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01How often should I apply it?

Every few playing sessions for most players, or whenever the slide starts to drag. Mist with water between applications to keep it moving.

02Can I use this on my tuning slides?

No. Tuning slides need a thicker grease that holds them in position. This is made for the fast-moving hand slide.

03Do I need to clean the slide first?

Yes, if there is old lubricant on it. Wipe the inner slide down with a cloth so the new treatment goes on clean metal.

04Does this work on a lacquered or nickel slide?

It is applied to the inner slide stockings, which are typically nickel on most trombones. Wipe off any excess that reaches the outer finish.

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