[Help Thread] Conflict between silicone-based and water-based lubes.

[khoihtv]

I have tried some times to put my water-based lube (SCS stardust) to boost speed but it cancels out the smoothness from the silicone-based. I wonder how people can mix them together but still have the smoothness. If you have experienced this, please tell me why.

 

[Michael Wimberly]

Try to keep the silicone lubes on the tracks, and the water-based lubes on the pieces.

 

[khoihtv]

Try to keep the silicone lubes on the tracks, and the water-based lubes on the pieces.

I have seen people just mix those on the corner feet

 

[Caleb Valenzuela]

Try to keep the silicone lubes on the tracks, and the water-based lubes on the pieces.

won’t they eventually mix?

 

[Michael Wimberly]

won’t they eventually mix?

Idk, I have a habit of cleaning out and relubing my cubes every few weeks when they get dirty, so I haven't really had my cubes lubed for long enough to know a good solution.