WD40 Silicone 3in1 killed my CyU!!!

[Cuber1974]

Well the good news is that after several days my C4U is back to it's former glory (for the want of a better term!).

The official rubik's silicone liquid that I've used to lube it has certainly removed some of that clicky feel in a fresh C4U Speed cube, but it's definitely silky now and moves very nicely - probably about 95% of how it did out of the box. I probably have to tighten it a touch more to get rid of the very slight poppyness it still has, but otherwise it's holding up pretty well.

whew!

 

[rjohnson_8ball]

Not all silicone sprays are as good as others. I bought some from ACE Hardware and it was not as good as CRC. It was a bit oily or something, rather than dry. Also, the ACE version did not provide a straw to guide the spray into the cube, so some of the propellent stained my tiles.

 

[Musje]

Not all silicone sprays are as good as others. I bought some from ACE Hardware and it was not as good as CRC. It was a bit oily or something, rather than dry. Also, the ACE version did not provide a straw to guide the spray into the cube, so some of the propellent stained my tiles.

You aren't supposed to spray it into the cube in the first place. That's the reason people have glued together cubes... (more like fused but people call it glued)

And if you had CRC before (with a straw) you might try putting that straw on the ACE can. It might fit

 

[04mucklowd]

Not all silicone sprays are as good as others. I bought some from ACE Hardware and it was not as good as CRC. It was a bit oily or something, rather than dry. Also, the ACE version did not provide a straw to guide the spray into the cube, so some of the propellent stained my tiles.

You aren't supposed to spray it into the cube in the first place. That's the reason people have glued together cubes... (more like fused but people call it glued)

And if you had CRC before (with a straw) you might try putting that straw on the ACE can. It might fit

i can't be botherd with all the taking apart and stuff
just pop an edge out, spray and and use for about 2 mins
no glued cubies, no tears

 

[rjohnson_8ball]

Not all silicone sprays are as good as others. I bought some from ACE Hardware and it was not as good as CRC. It was a bit oily or something, rather than dry. Also, the ACE version did not provide a straw to guide the spray into the cube, so some of the propellent stained my tiles.

You aren't supposed to spray it into the cube in the first place. That's the reason people have glued together cubes... (more like fused but people call it glued)

And if you had CRC before (with a straw) you might try putting that straw on the ACE can. It might fit

I don't think the nozzle on the ACE can is designed to have a straw inserted onto it. I don't spray into my bigger cubes (for fear of gluing pieces), but I have no worries about spraying into a 3x3 as long as I keep the pieces moving. I used to lay out all my edges and corners (with tiles protected by facing them against other tiles) but the spray still managed to stain the tiles. Plus that process is time consuming.

 

[Musje]

Not all silicone sprays are as good as others. I bought some from ACE Hardware and it was not as good as CRC. It was a bit oily or something, rather than dry. Also, the ACE version did not provide a straw to guide the spray into the cube, so some of the propellent stained my tiles.

You aren't supposed to spray it into the cube in the first place. That's the reason people have glued together cubes... (more like fused but people call it glued)

And if you had CRC before (with a straw) you might try putting that straw on the ACE can. It might fit

I don't think the nozzle on the ACE can is designed to have a straw inserted onto it. I don't spray into my bigger cubes (for fear of gluing pieces), but I have no worries about spraying into a 3x3 as long as I keep the pieces moving. I used to lay out all my edges and corners (with tiles protected by facing them against other tiles) but the spray still managed to stain the tiles. Plus that process is time consuming.

Well, I don't really know how the CRC thing works then as my spray just has a whole separate nozzle with a straw.

 

[spdcbr]

There's this dude on youtube that uses it and claim that "it's the best lube EVER!" lol

 

[chimpzi]

i have used that one.
but its not as smooth as what i am using[hair cuticle coat]. and it made my DS sticky too. then i saw a date below the can which is 2004. i forgot if its the expiration date nor am i sure if silicone do expire. but since i think its not working, i took it back to the shop and have my refund.

i've heard some cubers in our country used/are using this lube and said it was good. but im not really sure.

 

[Thieflordz5]

That is good lube as long as you break in the lube IMMEDIATELY afterwards.

Yes... My friend has the red can and it works like a dream...
I've been looking for it ever since...

 

[sooland]

But doesn't that burn your plastic?

 

[allen56]

"Is there anyone here reading this from Australia that can recommend a GOOD brand for Silicone spray? I saw a CRC brand on the shelf next to this one and nearly picked it up instead... thinking back now I wish I did!!!"

YES THERE IS HELLO.

I had the same problem when i got my first DIY, i live here in Australia, Adelaide. Anyway. i've HEARD the best way to use that lube is to spray it on (dissembled), let it dry in HOT sun for a whole day, now in the winter its a bit trivial, i recently bought this

http://www.crcind.com.au/catalogue.nsf/web_brands/808+Silicone+Spray?openDocument

its effect was instant on my white type D cube and i didnt need to leave it in the sun or anything etc etc, i got it from supercheap auto, i think. but i know it's around the place.

once i learn full OLL, PLL and get alot better at F2L i will probably purchase some jigaloo and cubelube online, but this stuff works well, and you can get it in Australia and its by far the best lube ive tried, once i used canola oil from a spray can, worked way way better than that WD40 silicone crap, but i found i overshot a lot with it. this stuff made my type D cut corners cut like butter (some odd 500 solves lol), i'm sure it could be smoother, but this is easily fast enough for a cuber such as myself (45 sec average)

 

[RainbowBoy]

HMmmm
That's weird....
You have to use a specific brand? I use a Silicone spray where it just says Silicon Spray on top. It works perfectly.

If you want to dry it, try putting it in front of a heater or something?

 

[nitrocan]

Did you even check the spray? It clearly says that WD40 is for metals and not for plastic.

 

[edd5190]

This stuff works perfectly for me. Are you sure you did it right?

 

[rjohnson_8ball]

Did you even check the spray? It clearly says that WD40 is for metals and not for plastic.

WD40 makes several products. The most widely known is http://www.wd40.co.uk/index.cfm?articleid=1519 which is a penetrating oil for metals, but probably bad for cubes. (By the way, did you actually read a warning that is not for plastic?) But http://www.wd40.co.uk/index.cfm?articleid=1936 contains silicone and is good for materials other than metal (such as wood, rubber and vinyl) so it might be okay for a cube. But, I suspect it might be greasier than CRC Silicone Spray. Correct me if I am wrong.

 

[nitrocan]

There was this comparison sheet between different sprays. 1 star was good, 2 was very good, 3 was excellent. WD40 Silicone Spray had none for plastic.

 

[Daniel Wu]

My friend used it. He says CRC is much better than the 3 in 1.

 

[mbrart]

I left my CRC up at college (blame my sister) and upon getting my new V-Cube 5 I decided I needed some lube, so I went to the local auto parts store and got myself a can of silicone. 3-in-1 was all they had. I abhor it. So I took apart my 3x3 and ran it through the dishwasher a la Thrawst. Now it turns better than it has since the last time I lubed it with the CRC. Now all I have to do is jerry-rig something so that I can do my 5x5 in the dishwasher and it'll be so much better. Lesson learned.

 

[Radcuber]

PEOPLE. This silicone works FINE if you do it properly! If you watch the link that Cuber1974 posted (the youtube one) you'll know how it's properly done. You have to make sure you leave it all to dry and wipe off any excess liquid after 7-10 hours... I sprayed the core, but mine is still quite clicky, even though my FII doesn't feel as good as it felt out of the box, it's still a lot better than before I lubed it, because it started slowing down. Had to do a lot of experimenting though before I got it perfectly right...

 

[Edward]

PEOPLE. This silicone works FINE if you do it properly! If you watch the link that Cuber1974 posted (the youtube one) you'll know how it's properly done. You have to make sure you leave it all to dry and wipe off any excess liquid after 7-10 hours... I sprayed the core, but mine is still quite clicky, even though my FII doesn't feel as good as it felt out of the box, it's still a lot better than before I lubed it, because it started slowing down. Had to do a lot of experimenting though before I got it perfectly right...

Remember to check the thread date mah man.
Considering your bump was with something everyone pretty much already knew, there was no need to bump this thread.