Solution
Slide a piece of paper around the chrome slide bar ( if that is what it is
called) so that nothing else will get wet when you give it a quick spray
with CRC or similar. (I use Ballistol)

I find CRC to be very oily / horrible.

Try using Ezy Glide or similar silicone based spray lubricant (from most hardwares.)

Doesn't stain, is a dry lube (not oily), usually lasts longer, comes with a straw for those hard-to-reach areas and doesn't attract dust / grit.

Works on all sorts of stuff (and makes computer fans silent when sprayed on the bearings!)

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