Grease / Lube
#1
Tech Apprentice
Thread Starter
Grease / Lube
What are you cats using for a lube agent/grease?
IE: On metal dogbone drive shafts, pivot points, bearings, etc.
WD-40 seems to attract too much dirt and makes more of a mess than it's worth.
Thanks
IE: On metal dogbone drive shafts, pivot points, bearings, etc.
WD-40 seems to attract too much dirt and makes more of a mess than it's worth.
Thanks
#2
2Stroketim, you ask 10 people this question you will get 10 different answers. But for me personally I use Acer sin oil in my bearings, this stuff is awesome for that. As for drive shafts that use dog bones I would recommend some dry lube, like the kind used on bicycle chains.
#3
Tech Apprentice
Thread Starter
I kinda figured that everyone would have their own ideas, just wanted to see what everyone was using.
I've been using the WD-40 Silicone formula, but I'm not liking it too much.
Back in my motocross days, we used BelRay waterproof grease for bearings, and pivot points - I may give that a try
I've been using the WD-40 Silicone formula, but I'm not liking it too much.
Back in my motocross days, we used BelRay waterproof grease for bearings, and pivot points - I may give that a try
#4
Bearings - slip oil, no grease.
CVD's, AE black grease, or a good synthetic grease.
CVD's, AE black grease, or a good synthetic grease.
Last edited by Socket; 07-01-2016 at 12:57 PM.
#9
Tech Regular
I use Avid bearing lube and AE black grease or Mugen grease
#10
Tech Addict
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Good point. I don't lube my bearings. We run Boca Green Seals. They're packed with grease from the factory, and the seals are tight from the inner to the outer race. Not the best from a rolling resistance standpoint, but good for club level racing and damn near bulletproof.
#11
wd40 is the worst stuff for rc..... honestly, I really dislike wd40 in any application..... there are just so many better products out there
#12
WD40 is a great tire sauce
#13
#15
Dry lubes or semi dry (Boeshield T9) on cvd/Universal's. Any light oil in 1/10 bearings, light grease in 1/8 bearings.
Key to success with dry lubes: apply 10+ hours prior to use so all the carrier evaporates.
Key to success with dry lubes: apply 10+ hours prior to use so all the carrier evaporates.