Hi,
I'm a speedcuber from Poland. In my area it's hard to get any brands that are usually mentioned (it's possible but the shipping would usually cost more than the lube and it would take ages). Local forums always mention some lubes that aren't made with cubes in mind, but are supposed to be good. However I found a speedcubing focused shop that sells it's own stuff made by a trusted chemical company.
They have 4 different lubes to choose from, one is supposed to be a hair product (not kidding). It's some oil that looks watery (but I might be wrong), I think I would avoid it even if it's actually good just because lube spilling out of the cube would annoy the hell out of me.
Another 2 are bottles that look almost exactly like Maru, except they are supposed to be much less watery. It says "silicone oil with organic solvents". I did research on that, silicone is what you want on the cubes instead of petroleum. So that should be something good? I'm worried about the "organic solvents" though, is it something that can damage the cube? The only difference between the oils should be the thickness.
And the last one is a silicone spray (looks pretty much like hairspray).
I have too many questions to ask actually...
Could any of those damage the cube?
Which one should I get? (I know, too vague). I am thinking about the spray one because it seems the most convenient, I would just spray once or twice inside and be done.
But in case I don't like the lube, how would I remove silicone? It's supposed to be waterproof.
Can / should I mix any of them? Like spray inside, the Maru like ones on the pieces?
Or the thicker oil on the core and lighter on the parts?
I will be grateful for all the advice.
If anyone wants to see the lubes, I can add links.
I'm a speedcuber from Poland. In my area it's hard to get any brands that are usually mentioned (it's possible but the shipping would usually cost more than the lube and it would take ages). Local forums always mention some lubes that aren't made with cubes in mind, but are supposed to be good. However I found a speedcubing focused shop that sells it's own stuff made by a trusted chemical company.
They have 4 different lubes to choose from, one is supposed to be a hair product (not kidding). It's some oil that looks watery (but I might be wrong), I think I would avoid it even if it's actually good just because lube spilling out of the cube would annoy the hell out of me.
Another 2 are bottles that look almost exactly like Maru, except they are supposed to be much less watery. It says "silicone oil with organic solvents". I did research on that, silicone is what you want on the cubes instead of petroleum. So that should be something good? I'm worried about the "organic solvents" though, is it something that can damage the cube? The only difference between the oils should be the thickness.
And the last one is a silicone spray (looks pretty much like hairspray).
I have too many questions to ask actually...
Could any of those damage the cube?
Which one should I get? (I know, too vague). I am thinking about the spray one because it seems the most convenient, I would just spray once or twice inside and be done.
But in case I don't like the lube, how would I remove silicone? It's supposed to be waterproof.
Can / should I mix any of them? Like spray inside, the Maru like ones on the pieces?
Or the thicker oil on the core and lighter on the parts?
I will be grateful for all the advice.
If anyone wants to see the lubes, I can add links.
