[Help Thread] Lubrication Thread

[3Dcube]

Hi,thanks for the response and didn't realise you guys know already. so is anyone else in to RC?. Also thanks for the kind welcome and I just ordered a zhanchi 2x2 to replace my vcube 2x2

 

[thesolver]

Finally lubed my extremely broken in zhanchi. Turns like butter.

 

[1LastSolve]

Holy crap.... That 30,000 CST Diff. Oil WORKS. My old Rubik's brand was actually FASTER than my PANSHI... (When it was unlubed) I definitely recommend it. Good stuff.
Team Associated 30,000 CST Differential Oil - Availible on Amazon. I'm not even kidding... This thing is amazing. I did that 100 Moves Thread Thingy in about 5 Seconds with it.

 

[Hypocrism]

Hi; this
http://www.3-in-one.co.uk/products/multi-purpose-drip-oil/

This was the closest thing to shock oil in B&Q- does anybody know if it's suitable?

 

[thesolver]

Hi; this
http://www.3-in-one.co.uk/products/multi-purpose-drip-oil/

This was the closest thing to shock oil in B&Q- does anybody know if it's suitable?

This is the MSDS of the product. It might help.

www-users.cs.york.ac.uk/~pcc/coshh/new/TBHOW31xx_3in1_oil.pdf

 

[sneaklyfox]

TheCubicle has assorted weight 1 to 5. What do you think would be best to use in the Moyu Weisu? I'm thinking maybe weight 1 or 2?

 

[kcl]

TheCubicle has assorted weight 1 to 5. What do you think would be best to use in the Moyu Weisu? I'm thinking maybe weight 1 or 2?

Definitely 1. In even layered cubes, too much lube makes them not just gummy but like glue. I use 10k for most of my cubes because I like fast. It's like wt. 1. Using a small amount in the WeiSu is perfect.

Edit: and you don't need to worry about 50k or anything for the core,

 

[sneaklyfox]

Definitely 1. In even layered cubes, too much lube makes them not just gummy but like glue. I use 10k for most of my cubes because I like fast. It's like wt. 1. Using a small amount in the WeiSu is perfect.

Edit: and you don't need to worry about 50k or anything for the core,

You mean I don't even need anything for the inner circle thingies? (Because I know the Weisu doesn't move around the core like standard cubes.) So I don't even need to disassemble the cube to put wt 1 on the pieces, right? I just pop out a piece and put a little and then work it in? Sorry for stupid questions. I have no experience lubing a 4x4 really.

 

[kcl]

You mean I don't even need anything for the inner circle thingies? (Because I know the Weisu doesn't move around the core like standard cubes.) So I don't even need to disassemble the cube to put wt 1 on the pieces, right? I just pop out a piece and put a little and then work it in? Sorry for stupid questions. I have no experience lubing a 4x4 really.

You do the circle things yeah.. But not the screws and springs because they don't turn.

And yep just like stick the end in different places and put small amounts.

 

[sneaklyfox]

You do the circle things yeah.. But not the screws and springs because they don't turn.

And yep just like stick the end in different places and put small amounts.

What wt do you recommend for the circle things?

 

[kcl]

What wt do you recommend for the circle things?

10. Don't overlube the pieces, but put a few drops here and there. You actually don't really have to lube the ring at all, it's smooth enough to be fine.

 

[AmazingCuber]

When you are talking about lubing the moyu weisu, what would be better: 5k of 30k diff oil?

 

[kcl]

When you are talking about lubing the moyu weisu, what would be better: 5k of 30k diff oil?

30k is fine, just make it a small amount.

 

[windhero]

When you are talking about lubing the moyu weisu, what would be better: 5k of 30k diff oil?

30k is fine, just make it a small amount.

30k is fine but 5k is better (on the pieces). If you have both lubes already, use the 5k. If you are deciding whether you should buy 5k or 30k, buy 30k, as you can use 30k for multiple reasons where as 5k only works great for lubing the pieces of big order cubes. You cant e.g. lube the core with 5k (atleast not very well), where as with 30k its possible.

 

[rj]

30k is fine but 5k is better (on the pieces). If you have both lubes already, use the 5k. If you are deciding whether you should buy 5k or 30k, buy 30k, as you can use 30k for multiple reasons where as 5k only works great for lubing the pieces of big order cubes. You cant e.g. lube the core with 5k (atleast not very well), where as with 30k its possible.

Or don't bother, as I at least got mine prelubed.

 

[sinisteroo]

i'm also wondering this

i plan on getting a weilong on saturday from the cubicle so i can get 5cc of lube for free

 

[JHLuka]

Hi,

Does anyone have any experience with Silicone Grease? (out of a tube, not a spray can)
I saw it on the Speedsolving Wiki page 'Lubrication'. (here is the link to the lube http://www.griffon.eu/en/products/928-lubricants-greases/product/3181-silicone-grease/)
And is it safe to use?

Thank you!

 

[gundamslicer]

Hi,

Does anyone have any experience with Silicone Grease? (out of a tube, not a spray can)
I saw it on the Speedsolving Wiki page 'Lubrication'. (here is the link to the lube http://www.griffon.eu/en/products/928-lubricants-greases/product/3181-silicone-grease/)
And is it safe to use?

Thank you!

I was reading the safety information and read something about degrading gloves, so i don't recommend you using it. have you tried shock oil or diff oil from RC hobby cars?

 

[JHLuka]

I was reading the safety information and read something about degrading gloves, so i don't recommend you using it. have you tried shock oil or diff oil from RC hobby cars?

No I haven't yet, I think I will buy some, thanks for reacting

 

[ILMZS20]

hi i want to lubricate my cube (55mm zhanchi i want to lube core and pieces) and i have 5k diff oil and 30k diff oil. i already lubed it multiple times but it seems like i just suck at it ( yes i have checked cbcs or lubix cubes video on it but i still suck), but now i heard that people are using different viscositys for core and pieces. so which one of my lubes should i use for the core and which one for the pieces???