[Help Thread] Lubrication Thread

[applezfall]

I just got the cube that I ordered online, and I watched videos on how to properly lubricate it and stuff. I saw a couple videos saying that Vaseline/petroleum jelly can eat up your cube and damage it, but I also saw other feedback saying that those work just fine as long as you don't put too much. Now, me being ever so curious, decided to try it out. i took out the top layer of my cube and started rubbing small amounts of petroleum jelly at a time until I was satisfied with how it looked. I put the pieces back together and started testing the turning of the cube. Nothing happened and I guess the substance didn't make my cube turn any faster.

I decided that it was time to remove the petroleum jelly because of the fear that it might damage my cube. So I took the cube apart, cleaned each piece thoroughly with rubbing alcohol and paper towels, and then put them back together once more. But what I've noticed was that when I tested the turning, it felt kind of soggy? I don't know how to explain it but it kind of feels like that. The turning is crap now. Any advice on how to fix this problem?

clean it with water then use some good cube lube (traxxas 50k,30k,lubicle 1,cubicle Weight 3,lubicle silk etc)

 

[NubCuber]

clean it with water then use some good cube lube (traxxas 50k,30k,lubicle 1,cubicle Weight 3,lubicle silk etc)

Does washing it with water damage the stickers or will they be fine? Thanks for the tip btw.

 

[applezfall]

Does washing it with water damage the stickers or will they be fine? Thanks for the tip btw.

if they are from a modern cube(gans cube,moyu weilong gts,gts2,valk etc,)then they will be fine but be careful you shouldnt get the stickers wet while cleaning the cube cause they can get weird descolaration

 

[The Torrent]

Hello
I am new to this forum and not even sure if this is the right area, so apologies if it is not.

I have been cubing for nearly two weeks now, i get average 1:40 on CFOP. My current cube is a standard Rubiks cube (from Rubiks.com). I have ordered a YJ Yulong of eBay and it should also be here in a few weeks.
I am on quite a limited budget, and my question is, what is a decent cheap lube that i should get? Currently I'm thinking of getting some Traxxas 50k, as i have been told this would work well as it is silicon based. The cheapest i can find on eBay is £10.50. Is this classed as 'cheap' for lube, and is there any cheaper decent lube? I saw some Maru Lube for £1.20 but apparently its not that good?

Many thanks

 

[ErwinOlie]

Since you're 1:40 CFOP at the moment I suggest buying a cheap silicone spray from your local store. Around my town it costs around 2 euro's and one can provides (almost) unlimited lube. As long as you are above sub-20 my opinion is that the difference between expensive lube and silicone spray is neglectable.

 

[applezfall]

Hello
I am new to this forum and not even sure if this is the right area, so apologies if it is not.

I have been cubing for nearly two weeks now, i get average 1:40 on CFOP. My current cube is a standard Rubiks cube (from Rubiks.com). I have ordered a YJ Yulong of eBay and it should also be here in a few weeks.
I am on quite a limited budget, and my question is, what is a decent cheap lube that i should get? Currently I'm thinking of getting some Traxxas 50k, as i have been told this would work well as it is silicon based. The cheapest i can find on eBay is £10.50. Is this classed as 'cheap' for lube, and is there any cheaper decent lube? I saw some Maru Lube for £1.20 but apparently its not that good?

Many thanks

you should buy from ebay I would say get traxxas 50k from amazon for like 7 dollars for the core and maybe lubicle 1 for pieces from the cubicle (you can also use traxxas on the pieces but it will make it slower)

 

[The Torrent]

Since you're 1:40 CFOP at the moment I suggest buying a cheap silicone spray from your local store. Around my town it costs around 2 euro's and one can provides (almost) unlimited lube. As long as you are above sub-20 my opinion is that the difference between expensive lube and silicone spray is neglectable.

I don't have many stores like that around, the closest i can get is construction grade stuff from tool station. That won't damage my cube will it???

you should buy from ebay I would say get traxxas 50k from amazon for like 7 dollars for the core and maybe lubicle 1 for pieces from the cubicle (you can also use traxxas on the pieces but it will make it slower)

I'm in uk, so Traxxas costs about 13 dollars for me, and they don't have the cubicle over here, unless i choose to pay £15 in overseas shipping.

 

[ErwinOlie]

I don't have many stores like that around, the closest i can get is construction grade stuff from tool station. That won't damage my cube will it???

As far as I know only plain silicone spray will work, other kind of 'diy-shop' sprays will damage your cube or skin.

 

[applezfall]

I'm in uk, so Traxxas costs about 13 dollars for me, and they don't have the cubicle over here, unless i choose to pay £15 in overseas shipping.

I have found some lube from a uk store http://thepuzzlestore.uk/the-puzzle-store-uk-speedlube-5k/

 

[The Torrent]

I have found some lube from a uk store http://thepuzzlestore.uk/the-puzzle-store-uk-speedlube-5k/

with postage, thats going to over over £5, which is really cutting down into my budget. Is there anything cheaper. It doesn't have to be good, it just has to do the job at bare minimum.

 

[applezfall]

with postage, thats going to over over £5, which is really cutting down into my budget. Is there anything cheaper. It doesn't have to be good, it just has to do the job at bare minimum.

http://www.magiccubemall.com/p/QiYi-Mofangge-Lubricant-Lube-Oil-3ml_2134980.html
http://www.magiccubemall.com/p/3PCS...-Lube-Oil-For-All-Kinds-of-Cubes_2180313.html

 

[The Torrent]

Would using Traxxas 50k for everything first and then adding some maru to the pieces work?? I just watched a video about it.

 

[applezfall]

Would using Traxxas 50k for everything first and then adding some maru to the pieces work?? I just watched a video about it.

just use traxxas

 

[The Torrent]

http://www.magiccubemall.com/p/QiYi-Mofangge-Lubricant-Lube-Oil-3ml_2134980.html
http://www.magiccubemall.com/p/3PCS...-Lube-Oil-For-All-Kinds-of-Cubes_2180313.html

Is that basically Maru??

 

[applezfall]

Is that basically Maru??

nope its silicone based and its pretty nice its like weight 3

 

[The Torrent]

nope its silicone based and its pretty nice its like weight 3

so use that just for pieces or use it for everything??

 

[applezfall]

so use that just for pieces or use it for everything??

pieces you can use it for springs but doesnt last too long

 

[The Torrent]

pieces you can use it for springs but doesnt last too long

Ok, last question 2 questions. What do you recommend for the core? Traxxas? and What would happen if I used traxxas on the pieces (I'm quite impatient and might use the traxxas while the QiYi ships (10-20 days)).

 

[applezfall]

Ok, last question 2 questions. What do you recommend for the core? Traxxas? and What would happen if I used traxxas on the pieces (I'm quite impatient and might use the traxxas while the QiYi ships (10-20 days)).

if you use it on the pieces it will become slower but smoother

 

[cuber314159]

I would recommend getting Maru from fasttech (or somewhere else if it's cheaper) and a yuxin little magic or MF3RS magiccubemall or MF3RS2 from cubezz for the actual cube as a yulong is much better than a Rubik's brand but still not brilliant.
Then it's patience.