Rubik's Brand 3x3x3 Modding/Lubing

[kunparekh18]

CRC make a lot of different products. You may want to search for CRC808 specifically. Some of their other products may damage your cube.

Check Google for images. Usually they're sold in: automotive stores, electronic stores, hardware stores... I'm not sure about local stores there sorry.

You might want to try Traxxas diff oil instead (toy car shops, hobby shops). It's probably cheaper and better.

Tim.

Hmmm. I'll try looking for CRC808 or Traxxas. I've heard 50k is best. Also, I believe traxxas is oil rather than spray, so is the application like Lubix? Also, all the information about traxxas I've heard is after it being used on cubes like Zhanchis. Are you sure its good for Rubik's brand cubes?

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[arvind1999]

Hmmm. I'll try looking for CRC808 or Traxxas. I've heard 50k is best. Also, I believe traxxas is oil rather than spray, so is the application like Lubix? Also, all the information about traxxas I've heard is after it being used on cubes like Zhanchis. Are you sure its good for Rubik's brand cubes?

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Its absolutely fine if you use it on a rubik's brand
But never ever use CRC on the Zhanchi.

 

[kunparekh18]

Its absolutely fine if you use it on a rubik's brand
But never ever use CRC on the Zhanchi.

Okay, so traxxas is my best bet coz it may work on a Rubik's brand, and does work on a Zhanchi which I'm going to get. Am I right?

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[arvind1999]

Okay, so traxxas is my best bet coz it may work on a Rubik's brand, and does work on a Zhanchi which I'm going to get. Am I right?

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Yup. You should also look at Calvin's Lube.
Its really good, I say.

 

[kunparekh18]

I might see into calvins, but its too costly! 340 rs. for 5ml (6.5$). But, Maru sells at 115 rs. (2.5$) for 10ml. How is that?

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[Genesis]

I might see into calvins, but its too costly! 340 rs. for 5ml (6.5$). But, Maru sells at 115 rs. (2.5$) for 10ml. How is that?

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You need more lube per cube for the maru lube

 

[arvind1999]

I might see into calvins, but its too costly! 340 rs. for 5ml (6.5$). But, Maru sells at 115 rs. (2.5$) for 10ml. How is that?

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Maru is fine. But Calvin's Lube is a lot lot better.
You won't regret buying Calvin's Lube.

You need more lube per cube for the maru lube

Not really. Two to three drops of Maru is enough to make the cube fast.
If you put in more, your cube will become REALLY gummy.

 

[Isaac Paurus]

My 9 year old brother is interested in cubing like me, so want to give him a better cube for starters.

@Isaac final question :

CRC or Traxxas or Jigaloo?

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i would recommend traxxas the most out of those three.

 

[mark49152]

Traxxas is absolutely fine if you use it on a rubik's brand
But never ever use CRC on the Zhanchi.

Traxxas is great in my Rubik's but since it's tight it gets gummy easily. Best solution I've found is to overlube it, work it round, then dismantle and wipe pieces with a paper towel so that only a slight film of lube remains. My Rubik's never felt better tho it still won't cut dem corners...

 

[kunparekh18]

Traxxas is great in my Rubik's but since it's tight it gets gummy easily. Best solution I've found is to overlube it, work it round, then dismantle and wipe pieces with a paper towel so that only a slight film of lube remains. My Rubik's never felt better tho it still won't cut dem corners...

How much degrees does it cut? 30° is enough for me. Also, what do you mean by "gummy"? I've never experienced it... Is it a good feel?

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[mark49152]

How much degrees does it cut? 30° is enough for me. Also, what do you mean by "gummy"? I've never experienced it... Is it a good feel?

Maybe about 15-20 degrees but varies between sides. I think more drastic modding would be needed for anything more. I only really use the Rubiks when I want to practise with greater turning accuracy enforced

Gummy is not a good feel. The cube feels sticky with increased friction, like if you'd put syrup in it instead of lube.

 

[tengurocks]

Maybe about 15-20 degrees but varies between sides. I think more drastic modding would be needed for anything more. I only really use the Rubiks when I want to practise with greater turning accuracy enforced

Gummy is not a good feel. The cube feels sticky with increased friction, like if you'd put syrup in it instead of lube.

Some people like the gummy feel to

 

[arvind1999]

How much degrees does it cut? 30° is enough for me. Also, what do you mean by "gummy"? I've never experienced it... Is it a good feel?

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Gummy. A gummy feel is like having put butter in the cube.
Too smooth and sticky.

 

[balloon6610]

If you like smooth cubes
Gummy : Good feel
Too Gummy : Bad feel
(Sorry for my bad english)

 

[kunparekh18]

I see ... I'll go through the Wiki method, with sanding between vaseline-breaking and lubing with CRC808/Traxxas.

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[mark49152]

If you like smooth cubes
Gummy : Good feel
Too Gummy : Bad feel
(Sorry for my bad english)

Kunparekh18 asked me what I meant by "gummy" in my post above. So just to be clear, I meant BAD gummy.

 

[kunparekh18]

Added guide to post #1, please criticize/comment !

 

[arvind1999]

Livon is pretty good!
Used it on my Zhanchi too until I got Maru and Calvin's.
It works really well.
I can assure you it won't do any damage.

 

[kunparekh18]

Livon is pretty good!
Used it on my Zhanchi too until I got Maru and Calvin's.
It works really well.
I can assure you it won't do any damage.

Awesome! So +1 for Livon

Can anyone tell how long it takes for Livon to stop? When is relubing required??

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[arvind1999]

Can anyone tell how long it takes for Livon to stop? When is relubing required??

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Lube when your cube feels scratchy again.