PeterNewton
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I have not seen or heard of anyone doing this, so here you go. It is the result of extensive (and mostly failed) lube-mixing experiments by me and BigSams.
This method of lubrication is for cubes that are somewhat good, but need that extra zoom.
Step 1: Whether it was good out of the box or you need to break it in, the cube must turn reasonably well. Lubing this way does not break it in.
Step 2: Wash the cubies and the core to get rid of all dust, and dry them. The cube should not have been previously lubed. Attempt to remove the old lube if there is any because I have no idea how the outcome will be different from mine.
Step 3: Spray silicone into your cube the way you prefer. I use CRC and just spray it in here and there, move the layers.
Pretty standard so far. The original stuff starts here.
Step 3: Get a hold of Petroleum Jelley and While Lithium Grease. I like using Vaseline and White Lithium Jigaloo, respectively.
Step 4: Dump a load (maybe 1.5 cubic inches) of the Petroleum Jelley into a sturdy container. Then spray an equal amount of the White Lithium into the mixture.
Step 5: Mix it all together. Add more Lithium as necessary since much of it will evaporate. Mix until it reaches a consistensy that is slightly thicker than custard.
Step 6: Leave it out for a few days, until you feel that the top layer is somewhat solid-looking. Then mix it all over again until it looks and feels consistent throughout. It should be very slightly thicker than before drying the top layer.
Step 7: All right! Open up a corner-edge-corner row and pour in half of the mixture you intend to put in. Let most of it drip into the other side, close it, move the layers a lot. Open up a diagonally opposite row and repeat with the rest of the mixture.
Step 8: Continue moving the layers a lot over the next week. Any excess grease will come out naturally.
Step 9: Clean the exterior when necessary and don't open the cube a lot.
WARNINGS: The grease may peel your stickers. The cube should already be on your favourite tension since opening it up just creates a mess. We don't take responsibility for any damage to you or your cube.
We used this method on storebought Rubik's, Rubik's DIY, Type A (Old), Type D (Old), Type C, C4Y cube and Guhong. They are awsome because of the gliding feeling. They rarely lockup and there is no weakness in the plastic. Its just a conjecture, but perhaps the initial Silicone creates a protective layer.
Enjoy!
This method of lubrication is for cubes that are somewhat good, but need that extra zoom.
Step 1: Whether it was good out of the box or you need to break it in, the cube must turn reasonably well. Lubing this way does not break it in.
Step 2: Wash the cubies and the core to get rid of all dust, and dry them. The cube should not have been previously lubed. Attempt to remove the old lube if there is any because I have no idea how the outcome will be different from mine.
Step 3: Spray silicone into your cube the way you prefer. I use CRC and just spray it in here and there, move the layers.
Pretty standard so far. The original stuff starts here.
Step 3: Get a hold of Petroleum Jelley and While Lithium Grease. I like using Vaseline and White Lithium Jigaloo, respectively.
Step 4: Dump a load (maybe 1.5 cubic inches) of the Petroleum Jelley into a sturdy container. Then spray an equal amount of the White Lithium into the mixture.
Step 5: Mix it all together. Add more Lithium as necessary since much of it will evaporate. Mix until it reaches a consistensy that is slightly thicker than custard.
Step 6: Leave it out for a few days, until you feel that the top layer is somewhat solid-looking. Then mix it all over again until it looks and feels consistent throughout. It should be very slightly thicker than before drying the top layer.
Step 7: All right! Open up a corner-edge-corner row and pour in half of the mixture you intend to put in. Let most of it drip into the other side, close it, move the layers a lot. Open up a diagonally opposite row and repeat with the rest of the mixture.
Step 8: Continue moving the layers a lot over the next week. Any excess grease will come out naturally.
Step 9: Clean the exterior when necessary and don't open the cube a lot.
WARNINGS: The grease may peel your stickers. The cube should already be on your favourite tension since opening it up just creates a mess. We don't take responsibility for any damage to you or your cube.
We used this method on storebought Rubik's, Rubik's DIY, Type A (Old), Type D (Old), Type C, C4Y cube and Guhong. They are awsome because of the gliding feeling. They rarely lockup and there is no weakness in the plastic. Its just a conjecture, but perhaps the initial Silicone creates a protective layer.
Enjoy!
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