CRC Lube petroleum

[Lchu613]

Okay, I guess that's a good point
I personally prefer diff oils actually, I was just saying that CRC isn't bad at all
It's (in my world) above Maru anyway lol
(Cause relubing every 2 days)

 

[YddEd]

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.

How does it ruin the puzzle?

 

[windhero]

How does it ruin the puzzle?

CRC softens the plastic, which can lead into distorted pieces and such (In LONG TERM use though). It's just I'd prefer my cubes didnt deteriorate at all because of the lubricant I use.

 

[YddEd]

CRC softens the plastic, which can lead into distorted pieces and such (In LONG TERM use though). It's just I'd prefer my cubes didnt deteriorate at all because of the lubricant I use.

So your saying that the CRC will permanently soften the plastic?
Will this happen if I buy D-39? People say it is basically asian CRC (lol)

 

[Lchu613]

Not permanently, just the outer layers, as long as you clean it out afterwards.
A suggestion is to lube it with CRC, break it in nicely, then clean out and add silicone oil

 

[windhero]

The risk is that the outer layer softens. Then the effect wears out and you add more -> Repeat until your pieces are frail and fall apart.

And personally I wouldn't use CRC to break it in either, I prefer a manual way even though it's slower. When breaking in by hand you make sure that the cube molds into a form that clones your solving style. CRC just melts the plastic evenly, which doesnt end up in a cube that is broken in but a cube that has thinner plastic layers.

 

[Lchu613]

Yeah, I see your argument
On my Ghost Hand II it actually melted (dissolved?) the washboard things.