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Old 02-27-2024, 07:58 PM
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Is there a widely available alternative to Associated's green shock slime? I'm building up a new set of shocks, and while I don't remember doing this in the 90s, it seems to be popular now. Trouble is I don't want to make a special trip out to LHS to pick this stuff up and I know a lot of fluids are interchangeable with stuff in Bunnings (Home Depot) etc.
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Buzzy's Slick Honey. a.k.a. slickoleum

Noleen SF-3 a.k.a. Team Associated Factory Team Green Slime


You might be able to find both at a motorcycle shop. Buzzy's is mostly mountain bike related now though. Slickoleum is mail order only, unless you can find a local dealer.
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Rightl or wrong l just used a lithium grease, i believe all you are trying to do is form a barrier between the x rings and the shock oil to stop them swelling.
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Any marine grease.
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Originally Posted by Pistol123
Rightl or wrong l just used a lithium grease, i believe all you are trying to do is form a barrier between the x rings and the shock oil to stop them swelling.
Indeed, I've used Lucas Red-N-Tacky as my go to grease for many years, doesn't get washed off the AE X-rings by the silicone oil so does the job fine at my prefered rebuild intervals (around 3-4 months)
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I've always just used a little shock oil, zero issues with the seals.
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Protek Premier Blue
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Any grease will work perfectly fine, I use Lucas White Lithium Grease - which easily packs into dental syringe without having to use any special tools:



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Look for any grease for mountain bike shocks, much cheaper.

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I used black grease but as mostly everyone is saying pick your favorite flavor and grease up them o-rings. I used to dab shock oil on it all, but i only do that for the shafts to help them glide in. I get a good dab on the o-ring and gently grease it up. I use the black grease, a little easier to see it get everywhere, then just build it back up.
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Originally Posted by Zoomies
Is there a widely available alternative to Associated's green shock slime? I'm building up a new set of shocks, and while I don't remember doing this in the 90s, it seems to be popular now. Trouble is I don't want to make a special trip out to LHS to pick this stuff up and I know a lot of fluids are interchangeable with stuff in Bunnings (Home Depot) etc.

Have a look at this stuff, seems to be very similar to what Roger M uses ( Lucas red n tacky). Also it’s available at Supercheap Auto, so will go well stored in your garage or shed.
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Question - From the responses, it sounds like most any grease will work. From a 'best performance' perspective (outside of results), I would think least stiction would be a pretty strong metric coupled by things like durability/resistance to breakdown and price (which are more value propositions). Anyone know which grease has the lowest stiction?

I've mostly used ae green slime, just from brand loyalty and of the mindset 'if it can win at x, then it's one less excuse i have for not winning'. getting a bit older (uggh!) and realizing a lot of things are just repackaged or subject to compromised decisions, i'm willing to expand my choices (a wee bit!).
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Commercial or alternate non-rc stuff.
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Jack’s 327 o-ring lubricant. I have been using this for years and it works as good as green slime. you can find it at pool supplies stores.

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