[Help Thread] Lubrication Thread

[windhero]

A good rule of thumb is to forget everything that is in a spray can. It is highly likely that there exists a better product for lubing cubes for a cheaper price no matter where you live. Don't fear buying from ebay; some actual shops that have physical locations as well use it as their webstore. I've tried all of the most common lubing products and I can say that shock/differential oil (depending on what cube you're using) works best compared to anything at an equal or cheaper price per cube lubed.

Lubix's estimate of 1cc = 6 cubes is a bit generous but not far off from the truth at all. A 50cc bottle of 50k diff oil will literally last for months or years even if you use the same bottle for multiple cubes. I've got 50ccs of 50k and 50ccs of 30k and I've used them multiple times on around 8 3x3s, 4 4x4s, 2 5x5s and 2 7x7s and I've still got much over half a bottle of both left.

 

[solvelecewbe]

Who told you to do that?

They are stupid.

But try to put it in the dishwasher. Unscrew the center pieces all the way and put them in too. Just don't put the core or the hardware in there.

 

[solvelecewbe]

Unscrew the center pieces and put those in. DO NOT WASH THE CORE OR SCREWS OR WASHERS. Make sure to dry all the pieces completely. Lube the core and pieces with traxxas 50k or 30k, or Lubicle, Lubix etc. Wash everything except the washers, screws, and core. ONCE THE DISHWASHER IS DONE, IMMEDIATELY RINSE THE PIECES IN VERY COLD WATER. IF YOU DON'T DO THIS THE PLASTIC COULD BE RUINED. This method works well too, just make sure to clean the center pieces, because of your situation.

 

[ianliu64]

Who the hell told you to do that?
Anyway, for future reference, use silicone based lubricant such as CRC Heavy Duty Sillicone, Maru Lube, Traxxas, or Lubix.

 

[KarlCubing]

Is it possible to make your dayan guhong creamy and buttery without modding any pieces?
Where do you lube you guhong to make it feel creamy and buttery?

 

[kcl]

Is it possible to make your dayan guhong creamy and buttery without modding any pieces?
Where do you lube you guhong to make it feel creamy and buttery?

Lube the core and pieces as shown in the CBC tutorial. It's a really good guide.

 

[KarlCubing]

Lube the core and pieces as shown in the CBC tutorial. It's a really good guide.

Thanks, but will it make it "creamy and buttery" like the cubes AL60 makes?

 

[kcl]

Thanks, but will it make it "creamy and buttery" like the cubes AL60 makes?

Not without modding. Just do the 48PEM and it will make all the difference. The way he lubes is a very good model for the general standard.

Don't be afraid of modding btw. The 48 PEM is very easy to do.

 

[KarlCubing]

Don't be afraid of modding btw. The 48 PEM is very easy to do.

Yea thanks

Don't be afraid of modding btw. The 48 PEM is very easy to do.

Does modding the corner stock do anything?

 

[kcl]

Does modding the corner stock do anything?

Yes, I find it helps with smoothness.

Sorry for another double post, but I mean mod the corner BASE not stalk.

 

[KarlCubing]

Sorry for another double post, but I mean mod the corner BASE not stalk.

Yea okay thanks!!

 

[TheNextFeliks]

So I'm getting only one weight of lube from the cubicle for both core and pieces. 5 is supposed to be good for core, 3 for pieces. So would getting 4 be good?

 

[Lchu613]

Actually 3 works surprisingly well for the core. It takes a bit more lube but it makes it all soft and smooth. 4 would probably be better tho since 3 is really runny.

 

[YddEd]

How about 5 for the core and 1 or 2 for the pieces?

 

[solvelecewbe]

I use 2 for the pieces and the core. Seems to work well for me.

 

[Lagom]

So it's a no to the silicone spray then? I'm sorry for maybe being a bit slow, but i'm a total newbie regarding higher quality cubes! A big thanks for the response!

Hey bud, im also swedish. I buy my lube from hobbycity.se, they are great. Silicone spray is too thin and youll have to lube it every day...
This lube matches lubix pretty good http://hobbycity.se/product.php?id_product=988

 

[69]

what lube shall i buy for dayan zhanchi?

So my 4th dayan zhanchi stickerless is arriving from its shipping in 9 days or so ,and i want to buy a lube to lubrificate it.It's my first time lubing one though.

I went to my local stores (canadian tire & walmart) and i saw 2 lubes : silicone and jig-a-loo.

Which one shall I buy ? thank you

 

[Username]

Differential oil for RC cars (Traxxas for example)

 

[ianliu64]

If you want a really high-end lube, get Lubix.
Other good lubes are Lubicle, Maru, Traxxas, and Izo Lube.

Or you could just get CRC Silicone.

 

[MYKE]

Relubing?

How often do you relube you cube?

I am using Tablaeu dry lube and does not seem to last very long.. Having to relube every 2 days or something..