DeoxIT Fader F5 is a precision lubricant that will replenish lubrication lost on surfaces that have been cleaned with solvents or other cleaning solutions. Ideal for the lubrication and protection of of plastic-to-plastic parts (faders), Plastic-to-metal parts (faders, linear sliders - dot matrix printers), metal-to-metal parts (sliding and slow rotating metal parts, locks, bearings), carbon-based controls (potentiometers) and membrane switches (mouse pointers, touch keypads).