an article of manufacture and a method are disclosed herein for improving lubricity and wear resistance of a given substrate by applying thereto a solution comprising a fluoroalkyl ester and an organic carrier . the compositions herein disclosed have been found to be most effective as preservatives for coating sundry substrates , especially gramophone or phonograph record surfaces whereby there is effected a reduction of record groove wear while substantially reducing the friction between the stylus and the record groove . a preferred composition herein contemplated and disclosed is one comprising a perfluoroalkyl ester of stearic acid and a halogenated hydrocarbon carrier .