Berd
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cc is a measurement of volume iirc.
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[Help Thread] Lubrication Thread
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TheChaiCuber
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The heavier the lube, usually the longer it lasts. That goes for both lube on the pieces and on the core. I've had my core lube last a long time cuz I used traxxas 50k. Like months long before I've felt the core needed lube.
Although lubicle silk is pretty light, it lasts a while, so don't worry about that wearing out after a day.
Cc is just the amount of lube in the container, idk the exact conversion from mL though,
Coolio
cc is cubic centimetre and is equivalent to ml
Hi all,
I would like to know if anyone tried this lube in the weilong gts.
I did tried it, but I'm not sure if it's the lube problem or if it is something bad assembled in muy cube now.
The thing is, the cube now feels clicky clicky clickity like any movement you do on the cube, be it pull the pieces apart, it does a clinch sound, kinda strange, I guess it could be two things, the lube on the core pieces where all the pieces go toghether or something is not assembled very well...
Does anyone have an idea?
I would like to know if anyone tried this lube in the weilong gts.
I did tried it, but I'm not sure if it's the lube problem or if it is something bad assembled in muy cube now.
The thing is, the cube now feels clicky clicky clickity like any movement you do on the cube, be it pull the pieces apart, it does a clinch sound, kinda strange, I guess it could be two things, the lube on the core pieces where all the pieces go toghether or something is not assembled very well...
Does anyone have an idea?
biscuit
Veteran
50k will work with any cube. 50k is by far the most versatile lube out there. If you just lubed it, try breaking in the lube for a while.
Do you think that strange click comes from the lube? The cube turns phenomenal but there is that annoying click :/ I will try to post a video later...
Thanks for the help!
biscuit
Veteran
I don't think it would. Don't know why.
Well, it is confirmed it was because of the lube, it is actually, I couldn't get all away...
Which is the best way to remove the lube?
I guess the lube is not in good shape, it was in this syringe since last year, maybe more... Is that even possible?? :/
biscuit
Veteran
Disassemble it and wipe it all out with a paper towel.
Please Dont Ask
Veteran
Yea it is good , if you want a long term lubrication (obviosly depending on the weight you buy)
sqAree
Veteran
The Lubicle Silk is recommended for which puzzles? I know for 3x3s it's working very well, but what about nxns or Minxes?
Altha
Regular
What's the best way to speed up a 3x3 in the long term (particularly for weilong gts/valk) cos mine both still turn a bit slow even after applying traxxas 50k and lubicle silk. I currently also own weights 1-5 (idk why but they always yield bad results for me) and maru. Thinking of getting the other traxxas lubes on the weekend cos the 50k feels good but is a bit too slow for me.
TheChaiCuber
Regular
How long ago did you apply 50k. Cause it can take a while to break in. For example my thunderclap took maybe a week of constant solves to finally feel not sluggish. It's super controllable now with great speed
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Altha
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Interestingly last night when I tested both my gts and valk, they both felt on the fast side despite me not touching them for a few hours (before then they were still slow). Now in the following morning they both feel slow again but only marginally. Not sure why this is the case as I'd expect the speed of cubes to change during a solving session
TheChaiCuber
Regular
Interestingly last night when I tested both my gts and valk, they both felt on the fast side despite me not touching them for a few hours (before then they were still slow). Now in the following morning they both feel slow again but only marginally. Not sure why this is the case as I'd expect the speed of cubes to change during a solving session
Overlubed cubes before completely breaking in will definitely feel slower in the morning. You know that the lube has completely broken in after it feels the way you want it to feel as soon as u pick it up in the morning.
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Abare Killer
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I just lubed my cube for the first time and after I lube the cube, I can hear the lube sorta "Squishy" sound when i turn it. Does that mean it's not broken in enough yet or will it stay the same no matter how much I solve it?
Douf
Regular
I know Badmephisto used Jig-a-Loo, so I went and bought some as his videos are how I learned to solve. Dies anyone still use Jig-a-Loo and is it still a good idea? I don't want to order any other lube if I don't need to. Thoughts please?
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Dash Lambda
Veteran
I'm not aware of anyone who still uses Jig-A-Loo. Proper cube lubricants are ubiquitous nowadays, and Jig-A-Loo is known to degrade the plastic in a lot of cubes.
BadMephisto's tutorials are still great, but certain bits are getting outdated.
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