Lubing 8" hatch seals

All,
I fought a loosing battle a few weeks ago with one of my hatches, and so I'm interested to hear what lubricant others use on their 8" hatch seals to keep them opening and closing smoothly. I've been using silicone grease, but it does of course attract sand....!
I've heard that furniture polish can work?

So how do others keep the hatches working smoothly?

Colin

Silicone grease is it and has worked for me. It doesn't damage the gasket over time. All you need is a very light coating done regularly or when you begin to notice issues. Stay out of the sand, or try to avoid getting it on top of the kayak. Spray the hatches off with a hose, gasket included, remove all grit, if any.

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Mark
Tandem Island- 2013
2 - Sports - 2014

CR Yaker's advice is spot on. Here is a link to Danco's available at Home Depot in the US.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/DANCO-0-5-oz-Silicone-Faucet-Grease-88693/203193536

Keith

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2015 AI 2, 2014 Tandem

"Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more complex ... It takes a touch of genius and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction." A. Einstein

"Less is more" Anon

Thanks guys. Other than the sand you've confirmed my thinking. Silicone grease is the way to go.