ever re-lubricate a 9-track tape?

[Brad Parker]

[somehow this question makes me think of sex]

Does anyone have experience re-lubricating 9-track tapes?

I have some old 9-track 1/2" tapes which appear to be in good shape. I
baked them but they end up squeeking in the drive and eventually the
drive says "tape stuck".

After reading this

  http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/services/elib/papers/supporting/pdf/p2.pdf

I think the tape needs to be re-lubricated.  Once document I found made
a cavalier reference to using a silicone based libricant (which is what
made me think of astroglide :-) but it didn't give any details.

silicone = organosilicon polymer used in lubricants
http://www.wcaslab.com/tech/silicone.htm

astroglide = well, you figure it out
www.astroglide.com

anyone have any experience with this?  it seems like something to be
done with great care...

-brad

ps: the astroglide reference is just there for humor sake.  I'm sure there
is a more appropriate industrial grade lubricant used on tapes.