[Help Thread] Lubrication Thread

[Michael Womack]

Will it slow down speedcubes? Its hard to find traxxas in my area!

It might slow it down but it's really not a recomended lube. Im sure you can find some Traxxas online.

 

[Destro]

6in1 oil is effective for my cubes. I bought it for $1

 

[guysensei1]

6in1 oil is effective for my cubes. I bought it for $1

Please don't use this stuff. It has petroleum derivatives in it. It will corrode your cube.

 

[Destro]

Is Vitress hair cuticle coat a nice lube? I'm using a chilong (赤龙)

 

[Bindedsa]

Is Vitress hair cuticle coat a nice lube? I'm using a chilong (赤龙)

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[xarfax1105]

Will it slow down speedcubes? Its hard to find traxxas in my area!

i bought mine off of ebay, it arrived after 2 weeks and imo is probly the biggest bang for your buck than any lubes you can find online, it gets the job done and will last you a long time. All in all mine cost $12.98 or PHP593.52, it just takes a while to get here and you sort of have to spend time researching.

if you're really sold on using vitress then it's fine, you're going to have to clean and reapply often tho

 

[goodatthis]

Maru lube seems to almost evaporate from my cube after a few days and a bit of use. I love it when it actually is in my cube, but is there any way to make it stay? I was thinking about putting maru and weight 3 from the cubicle together.

By the way this mostly happens on big cubes, since I don't usually lube my 3x3s.

 

[Seanliu]

What's the best CHEAP lube for a Moyu Aolong V2?

 

[xarfax1105]

What's the best CHEAP lube for a Moyu Aolong V2?

I'd say traxxas, use 50k for the core and i've heard good results from people who used 30k for the pieces

 

[Seanliu]

How to lube the core? Is it take the screw out then lube the inside? Or just lube the exterior of the core?

 

[~Adam~]

Lube where the washer sits, then the top of the washer then under the head of the screw. Don't use much.

 

[Please Dont Ask]

How to lube the core? Is it take the screw out then lube the inside? Or just lube the exterior of the core?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4paID_54lQ

 

[cannon4747]

When it comes to silicon shock oil, I did some research and have started thinking that maybe we should have 2 different weights for different parts of the cube. A heavier weight like 40-50 for the core and springs(if you decide to do that) and like 20-30 weight for the pieces? I haven't tested this yet. I just want thoughts/opinions. Maybe 20 for pieces and 30 for core?

 

[sergei740]

Lubricant help?

I accidentally used weight 1 lube on the entire zanchi. I have weight 5 for the core, bu5t did not use it. What should i do. The cube seems fine, butr i've never felt a well lubricated zanchi. Should i keep it as is?

 

[goodatthis]

If you like it that way, keep it that way. IMO lubing the core isn't all that helpful unless it's to prevent spring noise or if your core is way too slow.

 

[TomTom]

the lube does to the core is for 2 main things, it stops the spring noise, and helps to protects it from wear and tear. if you like how it feels, keep it that way

 

[ryak2002]

What lube should I get?

Hi guys!
A lot of people have there opinions about lube crc, Vaseline, rubik's lube... but what should i get?
Thanks guys!

 

[TomTom]

either lube from thecubicle.us or lubixcube.com is the best. DO NOT use vaseline since it can break and wear down your cube's plastic.

 

[ketchuphater999]

lubix = 40k weight silicone diff oil. Get that. It's waaaaaay cheaper.


DONT USE WD-40!

 

[ryak2002]

ok thanks guys!! I will look into that.