retractable cabinet door sticking

Cmaki

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Have a 2007 360 Express. The sliding wood doors for cabinet space over sink are not moving smoothly. looking for suggestions on what you may have used to lubricate the slide. there is not metal slide and wondering if there is a wax or something folks have used to get them to retract and open more smoothly. I am guessing the mechanism hidden behind the wall is something like a window shade roller but can't see it. thanks in advance for suggestions or things that worked.
 

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I think you have the start point. Rub wax paper, a candle or a block of wax on the two slide edges and work it into the wood. If it is liquid, it prob seeps into the wood and may change color.
 
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no significant humidity changes to note. give the wax a try this weekend.
 

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Depending upon the material, you may be able to hit it with a plane and take a shave or two off the bottom.