One-Answer Lube Thread

[Daxton Brumfield]

Hello, I was just wondering if I can lubricate my new gan i, or would it damage the cube since it is electronic. Please answer asap
Thanks

-rahultheravenchinesecubingdragonator1

You should be able to put a light coat of lube across all of the pieces. A little bit of lube is actually better than the gunk that builds up in a totally dry cube.

 

[PetrusQuber]

Yes, it’s totally fine

 

[Deleted member 52530]

I see these weight lube so what are they and what's the difference between 1 and say 5?

 

[PetrusQuber]

I see these weight lube so what are they and what's the difference between 1 and say 5?

Weight 1 is the least viscous, which means sticky, and will speed your puzzle up a lot. Weight 5 is the most viscous, and is good to slow down puzzles. (So difference between runny and gloopy)

 

[brododragon]

How good are Angstrom Gravitas and Dignatis?

 

[NevEr_QeyX]

I lubed an Aosu WR M with some SCS lunar on the centerpiece spinny boi thingy, vortex for the core, and DNM on the pieces. However it became super slow and now I don't know what to do! Is it the lube? Or am I missing a spot that is super dry and makes it slow (I lubed in between the internal pieces, in the wings and put a drop or two on the corner stalk at the innermost part).

 

[brododragon]

I lubed an Aosu WR M with some SCS lunar on the centerpiece spinny boi thingy, vortex for the core, and DNM on the pieces. However it became super slow and now I don't know what to do! Is it the lube? Or am I missing a spot that is super dry and makes it slow (I lubed in between the internal pieces, in the wings and put a drop or two on the corner stalk at the innermost part).

Sometimes it just takes a lot of solves to speed up. That's weird, though.

 

[JesusCamden]

GAN factory lube
Does anyone know what kind of lube they use? I really liked the feeling out-of-the-box but were yet unable to recreate it. I think it's one of the GAN lubes but you might never know lol. Since I am from Germany ordering Lube from the US is no option (shipping fees) so I have to go with what Amazon or Aliexpress has to offer. Or does anyone know a good online shop with moderate shipping costs to Germany? I got my hands on Maru and Z-Lube which are great for like 3 solves and ordinary silicone spray. Nothing I am really satisfied with. I want a fast and non-gummy feeling. Any suggestions?

 

[Micah Morrison]

This is probably a dumb question, but I thought I've heard Lubicle Black doesn't work on even layered cubes because there's not the right kid of contact or whatever. Can someone tell me if this is true? Because my 4x4 and 6x6 are very sluggish and I don't want to ruin them.

 

[PetrusQuber]

I’ve heard Lubicle Black works really well on metal to metal bits, and stains easily, but that’s it. I shouldn’t think it would be hindered on even layered cubes though.

 

[AbsoRuud]

The centers on an even layered cube don't rotate. So I'm not sure there's a point.

 

[PetrusQuber]

That’s a good point, actually.

 

[xxpaulwangxx]

How much will Lubicle silk (discontinued) 10 CC cost?
Please let me know.

 

[fun at the joy]

You could've just looked it up on the Cubicle's website but it is 9.99 $.

 

[PetrusQuber]

Why would you want it? Cubicle Labs Silk is basically the same thing, people have said.

 

[xxpaulwangxx]

No, because it is so rare because it is discontiued, I want like an estimate price. You can't buy it from the cubicle anymore.

 

[brododragon]

No, because it is so rare because it is discontiued, I want like an estimate price. You can't buy it from the cubicle anymore.

But why do you want it?

 

[xxpaulwangxx]

Because I miss the feel of it.

 

[nanayu18]

I recently starting lubing my screws and cores on my YJ MGC. A few days later, I started noticing some black substance on my screws and cores, and I think this might be the lube. It will easily stain and I'll have to clean it every once in a while. Any tips on how to stop this? I think it's the lube reacting to the metal and turning black, idk. If you want to know more, the lube I am using is Lubest XMT 10, and I got it from the cubicle. Great lube btw, and very cheap as well.

 

[Sub1Hour]

I recently starting lubing my screws and cores on my YJ MGC. A few days later, I started noticing some black substance on my screws and cores, and I think this might be the lube. It will easily stain and I'll have to clean it every once in a while. Any tips on how to stop this? I think it's the lube reacting to the metal and turning black, idk. If you want to know more, the lube I am using is Lubest XMT 10, and I got it from the cubicle. Great lube btw, and very cheap as well.

I'm not sure what is in Lubest XMT but if its not silicon-based it can start to cause your hardware to rust/discolor