CRC Lube petroleum

[dontkubeslow]

I always hear people saying to use CRC for the rubiks and other cubes but I want to know if this is the same because I also hear not to use things with Acetone and Petroleum. This can of CRC has both of them in it. Is there a different version that doesnt have those or is this the same as what everyone uses? It also says on the can "NOT FOR USE ON PLASTICS", kinda odd if everyone has such great success with this product.

 

[MEn]

Yeah, that's the right lubricant.

The amount of Acetone and Petroleum is so small that it just barely affects the cube. It's really nothing to worry about.

 

[Rpotts]

Yeah that's the exact same kind I use, it works wonders on most cubes. Don't worry bout it

 

[~Phoenix Death~]

CRC silicon spray has been used by many cubers. This is a very good lubricant to use. It will dry out soon, but works well. It is known to eat cubes too, so use with caution. Available at Wal Mart in the US and Canada. Available at some hardware stores in Australia.

So, yes it has petroleum in it, but effects very little.

 

[chikato_tan]

they said NOT FOR USE ON ...PLASTIC

 

[~Phoenix Death~]

they said NOT FOR USE ON ...PLASTIC

But it works with our cube plastic, so why stop? Ask anyone, it works beautifully. I mean, come on, Verdes of the V Cube company uses extra virgin olive oil to lube his V Cubes.
I know, that sounded like I was using drugs.
"Don't do it!" "But it's awesome!!!"

 

[ariasamie]

they said NOT FOR USE ON ...PLASTIC

But it works with our cube plastic, so why stop? Ask anyone, it works beautifully. I mean, come on, Verdes of the V Cube company uses extra virgin olive oil to lube his V Cubes.
I know, that sounded like I was using drugs.
"Don't do it!" "But it's awesome!!!"

in a v-cube review by RobH069 he said that the cubes smell like silicone.
how do you know they use olive oil? isn't that expensive for them too?

 

[0xyg3n]

crc makes your cube smoother and smoother and smoother, and its so amazing...

 

[dontkubeslow]

Thanks for all the responses. I will buy that crc and use it on my 3x3 rubiks but im still kind of apprihensive to use it on my vcube 5, as that one was more expensive and i dont want to ruin it.

 

[Rpotts]

it probably won't help your rubik's all that much. Storebought cubes don't respond near as well to silicon as DIYs, in my experience. I actually preferred my storebought to be lubed with petroleum jelly back when i was a noob. I wouldn't recommend that or anything, if anything I'd recommend investing in a DIY like an Alpha 3f, Alpha 5 or FII or something else.

 

[~Phoenix Death~]

they said NOT FOR USE ON ...PLASTIC

But it works with our cube plastic, so why stop? Ask anyone, it works beautifully. I mean, come on, Verdes of the V Cube company uses extra virgin olive oil to lube his V Cubes.
I know, that sounded like I was using drugs.
"Don't do it!" "But it's awesome!!!"

in a v-cube review by RobH069 he said that the cubes smell like silicone.
how do you know they use olive oil? isn't that expensive for them too?

The smell of a cube gives as much info as holding the cube in your left hand and turning the R Layer with your index finger.
At Nationals, Verdes did it.

 

[ariasamie]

they said NOT FOR USE ON ...PLASTIC

But it works with our cube plastic, so why stop? Ask anyone, it works beautifully. I mean, come on, Verdes of the V Cube company uses extra virgin olive oil to lube his V Cubes.
I know, that sounded like I was using drugs.
"Don't do it!" "But it's awesome!!!"

in a v-cube review by RobH069 he said that the cubes smell like silicone.
how do you know they use olive oil? isn't that expensive for them too?

The smell of a cube gives as much info as holding the cube in your left hand and turning the R Layer with your index finger.
At Nationals, Verdes did it.

i'm sorry i don't understand what you mean!

 

[~Phoenix Death~]

they said NOT FOR USE ON ...PLASTIC

But it works with our cube plastic, so why stop? Ask anyone, it works beautifully. I mean, come on, Verdes of the V Cube company uses extra virgin olive oil to lube his V Cubes.
I know, that sounded like I was using drugs.
"Don't do it!" "But it's awesome!!!"

in a v-cube review by RobH069 he said that the cubes smell like silicone.
how do you know they use olive oil? isn't that expensive for them too?

The smell of a cube gives as much info as holding the cube in your left hand and turning the R Layer with your index finger.
At Nationals, Verdes did it.

i'm sorry i don't understand what you mean!

What I mean is that sometimes on vids, people do what I said above with the spinning the right layer with one finger, it doesn't tell us anything. Sure, it looks smooth, but the Eastsheen 4x4 can do the same and it SUCKS.
In comparison, what Rob smelled doesn't tell us anything. What he smells is his opinion on it which I could differ.

 

[ariasamie]

they said NOT FOR USE ON ...PLASTIC

But it works with our cube plastic, so why stop? Ask anyone, it works beautifully. I mean, come on, Verdes of the V Cube company uses extra virgin olive oil to lube his V Cubes.
I know, that sounded like I was using drugs.
"Don't do it!" "But it's awesome!!!"

in a v-cube review by RobH069 he said that the cubes smell like silicone.
how do you know they use olive oil? isn't that expensive for them too?

The smell of a cube gives as much info as holding the cube in your left hand and turning the R Layer with your index finger.
At Nationals, Verdes did it.

i'm sorry i don't understand what you mean!

What I mean is that sometimes on vids, people do what I said above with the spinning the right layer with one finger, it doesn't tell us anything. Sure, it looks smooth, but the Eastsheen 4x4 can do the same and it SUCKS.
In comparison, what Rob smelled doesn't tell us anything. What he smells is his opinion on it which I could differ.

aha. thanks.

 

[rj]

Dunno.

It worked wonders on my white shengshou 4x4 (I suspect white and black are different plasticsP), but did nothing on my guhong.

 

[Tyjet66]

I've used this exact stuff on all of my ~30 cubes. It works wonders. The only problem I've had is with Rubik's brand 5x5s, it makes them insanely loose and very pop-prone. Any adjustable cubes will be perfectly fine though.

 

[rj]

Never mind. I had to wait for it to dry. AMAZING STUFF!!!!!

 

[windhero]

Don't spoil the puzzle with CRC. It will eventually ruin the plastic. Traxxas differential oil costs the same, lubricates the cube better and doesnt affect the plastic. After the discovery oif 30k and 50k wt differential oils, I dont see why anyone would ever use CRC again.

 

[Lchu613]

CRC is great for breaking in since it slightly dissolves the surface plastic for smoothing out, and some people like the feel of it
Also, Traxxas cost something like $8. CRC is $2.25 or something like that

 

[windhero]

CRC is great for breaking in since it slightly dissolves the surface plastic for smoothing out, and some people like the feel of it
Also, Traxxas cost something like $8. CRC is $2.25 or something like that

http://www.ebay.com/itm/WD-40-Water...136?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5654a63110

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Traxxas-REV...adio_Control_Control_Line&hash=item35c7a20427

Not to mention that a 50cc bottle of traxxas lubes 300 cubes. I wouldnt really go against differential oil with the price.

I used CRC until I found out about lubix and traxxas. There is a reason why I switched. The reason is that its cheaper, better and doesn't ruin the puzzle. I don't see why people still want to stick to CRC.