Viscosity of Lubix Found! Cheaper Alternative!
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Clayy9
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High-viscosity silicone is usually referred to as "differential oil" (20k wt, 30k wt, 50k wt), while lower-viscosity (15 wt, 20 wt, 30 wt) is usually referred to as "shock oil".
Eh, I'm so slow.
Eh, I'm so slow.
Nujabesfe
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like 3 -5 days ?
Nestor
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Thats about 40cc of lube for $8, compared to 2cc of lubix for $10: 20 times more lube even at cheaper price.
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Nujabesfe
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what does lubix have that 50,000 wt silicone diff oil doesnt?
JyH
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A plastic syringe
Clayy9
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But Traxxas brand diff. oil comes with an applicator tip, which is just as useful (in application).
timeless
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isnt that the same as the dispensing tip
ElectricDoodie
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What UnAbusador said.
You're not comparing it the right way. Have you not thought about how much lube comes inside that Offna bottle, compared to a Lubix syringe?
Yes. It seriously works the same.
The opening on the Lubix applicator may be a bit smaller, but when I used both the Traxxas tip and the Lubix tip, they worked exactly the same for me. Even the amount that came out, seems to be the same. The only reason my Traxxas applicator's opening may be a bit bigger, is that I used scissors to open the tip, instead of poking it with a needle or thumbtack.
Here are pictures of the applicators for the Traxxas Diff Oil. I'm including their 3 different Diff Oils, so that you can see a better picture of the dispenser in different angles. But, 50k is the right one to buy, and they all have the same tip.
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Tommy34
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I NEED THAT! Where can I get it today? Is it carried at hobby lobby?
ElectricDoodie
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I bought mine at a regular hobby shop. Like I've said, they're easy to find online. But, if you go to any hobby store, where they carry RC items or trains, they will also have it.
Tommy34
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SWEET! Im on my way to Hobby Lobby!
ElectricDoodie
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I just checked the store out online. It doesn't seem like Hobby Lobby sells anything like RC cars or trains. In fact, it just looks like another Michael's store.
It seems to only sell art stuff, jewelery kits, scrapbooking, decor, etc...
In fact, it looks like an exact replica of the Michael's franchise in Florida. And they don't have anything like RC cars there.
Check to see if you have a Hobby Town near you, as that's where I bought mine.
Good luck, but I don't think you will find it there.
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Tommy34
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Thanks for your help! Ill check at Hobby Lobby but will probably end up in Hobby Town. 
Brest
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Is the 10k good for larger cubes, like the 6x6x6 or 7x7x7? Is there a use for the 30k? Or do you recommend just to get the 50k, not two or all three?Yes. It seriously works the same.
The opening on the Lubix applicator may be a bit smaller, but when I used both the Traxxas tip and the Lubix tip, they worked exactly the same for me. Even the amount that came out, seems to be the same. The only reason my Traxxas applicator's opening may be a bit bigger, is that I used scissors to open the tip, instead of poking it with a needle or thumbtack.
Here are pictures of the applicators for the Traxxas Diff Oil. I'm including their 3 different Diff Oils, so that you can see a better picture of the dispenser in different angles. But, 50k is the right one to buy, and they all have the same tip.
Could you please post a size comparison picture, with a coin or ruler next to a bottle?
ElectricDoodie
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I don't own the 10k or the 30k. Those were pictures I found online. The best one that most matches Lubix is 50k. If you cannot find 50k, then 30k will be a good enough substitute.
Alright, here's a picture of it next to my Guhong and a quarter. It also has a cap on the applicator to prevent spilling. It is a 50cc bottle for $8. Compared to Lubix's highest amount of 8cc for $20.
Fred Bloggs
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I have found that a mix of oils is good.
Lube the core with high viscosity DIFF oil just as Lubix.
Then add one drop of low viscosity SHOCK oil to an edge piece and work in.
Use only low viscosity on the edge pieces as high viscosity give too much drag and damping.
I use 100K Wt for core and 10 (ten not 10K) Wt for the edges.
This give one fantastic cube.
You can even work a small drop of shock oil over the surface of a sticker less cube and then buff it to a perfect sheen!
Lube the core with high viscosity DIFF oil just as Lubix.
Then add one drop of low viscosity SHOCK oil to an edge piece and work in.
Use only low viscosity on the edge pieces as high viscosity give too much drag and damping.
I use 100K Wt for core and 10 (ten not 10K) Wt for the edges.
This give one fantastic cube.
You can even work a small drop of shock oil over the surface of a sticker less cube and then buff it to a perfect sheen!
Brest
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Thank you for the image.
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