[Help Thread] Lubrication Thread

[JianhanC]

how does everyone lube their cubes? ive tried lubricating only on the surfaces that are worn down with scratches and its working pretty good

If you have Lubix or 50k diff oil, lube the core. It'll stop the creaky sounds of the springs and reduce the wear and tear of the core. I just spread some pieces apart and drop/spray some Maru/Z-Lube/shock oil/diff oil/silicone spray into it, I'm too lazy to pop a piece out. If you work it in a lot quickly it should be fine.

 

[o2gulo]

Uhh, how do you lube a wittwo and a pyraminx using lubix? It's my first time. I usually order the cubes lubed already so I have no chance in trying one.

 

[ducttapecuber]

I disassembled my wittwo and lubed it like a normal 3x3. crazybadcuber has a good video on how to use lubix http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4paID_54lQ go to about the 5 minute mark and he will show you how to lubricate a zhanchi, which you just alter to use on a wittwo. I highly suggest looking up how to reassemble the wittwo becasue it is different than what you would thing, I have no idea how to lube a pyramix though

 

[uniacto]

Uhh, how do you lube a wittwo and a pyraminx using lubix? It's my first time. I usually order the cubes lubed already so I have no chance in trying one.

for the wittwo, I unscrewed the 3 centers that weren't connected to a piece, and lubed the washers and the screws. I also lubed the point where the screw meets the core on the other 3 centers. Just a little bit on each part. Then I put some on a piece before I put it in and worked it in from there

 

[skittlez350]

How does silicube rush react to big cubes like 6x6 and 7x7?

 

[Pokerizer]

We recently got a foosball table at work and when i started cubi g i though i would try the lube that came with it. it works well and lasts quite along to time.
http://foosdirect-store.stores.yahoo.net/fts-110-035.html

 

[martin68]

just got a guhong v2....will shock oil 15wt work well with it...

 

[Zhanchi97]

What lube should be used for a Dayan Zhanchi?

 

[Kattenvriendin]

Whichever you prefer. I used lubix.

 

[Endgame]

What lube should be used for a Dayan Zhanchi?

traxxas 50k diff oil because you need to think using your wallet

 

[aznanimedude]

^this. Also it works really well and lasts forever. Its a bit gummy though,which I like. if you want it not as gummy use a lighter weight like 30 k.

And it's cheap, more than 3x the largest Lubix syringe for half the price.

 

[Kattenvriendin]

Hey Endgame.. that 30k differential oil.. does that mean this kind of stuff? http://www.akmodelbouw.nl/Differentieel-olie-30000CPS

I am not much into the gummy, I like the feel of lubix, so.. I want something that is closest to that and can be used in pretty much any cube

http://www.pkracing.nl/difolie.jsp

I see there are different numbers available in differential oil. So the lower the less gummy? Anyone got a Jip and Janneke (as if I am a kid) explanation for me about this?

 

[ducttapecuber]

I mixed 50k differential oil (traxxas) with lubix. (I added about 2cc of lubix to a mostly full bottle of diff oil) I highly like the results. It seems that it takes the best qualities of each lubricant and created a super lube. Has anyone else had success with this?

 

[Tyjet66]

Do not, I repeat, DO NOT lubricate a Shengshou 4x4 with CRC Heavy Duty Silicone Spray. I disassembled mine, lubed it with CRC and it became super loose. After tightening it a bit, it's not very slow and very sluggish. I really regret doing that... =(

 

[ketchuphater999]

7x7 lubrication troubles

I have lubricated my 7x7 with a combination of crc and lubix, and the outer and inner inner layers have improved, but the outer inner layers are still very very slow and clicky(I can feel intense vibration when I cube). Can this be fixed with correct lubrication or do I need to mod the cube to get rid of it? either way, has anyone had this problem and fixed it?

 

[cubeone]

What brand of 7x7 is it?

 

[uniacto]

I mixed 50k differential oil (traxxas) with lubix. (I added about 2cc of lubix to a mostly full bottle of diff oil) I highly like the results. It seems that it takes the best qualities of each lubricant and created a super lube. Has anyone else had success with this?

No, but I like to use izo lube for the core of my cubes, and some lubix on the outside of the core. It makes it quite nice.

 

[ketchuphater999]

Don't kill me. Lanlan. I know it's a KO DON'T KILL MEEEEEE

 

[Kattenvriendin]

Why would we? I love lanlan, didn't know they made cubes that big

I'd say start taking the little sticking out pieces off with a file, if lube doesn't help it could be the pieces themselves that rub together too much (the mold's excess so to speak). I did that on my ShengShou 5x5, helped tremendously.

 

[jdbryant]

I am new to speedcubing and the forums so bear with me...

I bought a stickerless DaYan ZhanChi and I LOVE it. It just needs to be lubed. What lube would you recommend? I'm leaning towards Jig-A-Loo, but I don't want to melt my cube.

Thanks!