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rlem00 · 12-12-2008, 08:20 PM

Has anyone ever tried this stuff instead of oil or grease? I'm getting ready to do a build and am thinking of ordering some to try out.

https://www.kgcoatings.com/index.php...d&productId=14

braceysdad · 12-12-2008, 08:32 PM

All I can say is it drys your skin out like a mother...

Also the extra friction gave me a blister on my hand!

coolkidjf7 · 12-12-2008, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by braceysdad

All I can say is it drys your skin out like a mother...

Also the extra friction gave me a blister on my hand!

Sigged! epic post there

hitman46mod · 12-12-2008, 10:50 PM

You want a grease. I pack every thing I build with motor assembly white grease. It is a thick grease from Lubrimatic can be found at any auto parts store and repels water and last for ever. That way if you end up running your rig in water the bearings will live afterward.

And BD has some issues. So steer clear of him.

Mnster · 12-12-2008, 10:55 PM

You can buy the stuff in spray can at Walmart. I've used it to lube certain wear parts, like rod ends, slider driveshafts, and shock shafts. Case in point it's not really heavy duty lube. I wouldn't use it for something like gears, bearings etc. But, it's good for plastic parts.

hitman46mod · 12-12-2008, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mnster

You can buy the stuff in spray can at Walmart. I've used it to lube certain wear parts, like rod ends, slider driveshafts, and shock shafts. Case in point it's not really heavy duty lube. I wouldn't use it for something like gears, bearings etc.

And the truth shall set you free.

rlem00 · 12-13-2008, 08:58 AM

I've never seen this at walmart, other types yes. I was thinking it would be nice to prevent the gunk that builds up where you would typically use an oil or grease. Any time I've had todeal with really dirty conditions I either like to keep the area dry to prevent the gunk or flood the area with oil to float the grit out.

Stormin2u · 12-13-2008, 09:05 AM

I like GearJelly by Rocksmith for trannies and diffs but I do like dry lube for CVDs, rod ends and pivot points.

Trugg · 12-13-2008, 12:45 PM

Use grease for internal moving parts and dry-lube for external moving parts

Mnster · 12-13-2008, 05:57 PM

Well I have stuff that is super similar to that for my bike chain. It works fantastic in that application. As a matter of fact its the only time I have been satisfied with the usage of dry lube. I use graphite for most of the exterior lube joints on my r/c's like my old dig shaft as I find it sticks to the parts better. The dry lube is hard to apply as its basicly microscopic plastic particles in alcohol. Sometimes the alcohol runs right off the part you are trying to lube. It takes time for the lube to dry etc. The lube is so thin and on the surface it often doesn't do much or last long.

12-12-2008, 08:20 PM	#1
rlem00 Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 66	dry film lubricants Has anyone ever tried this stuff instead of oil or grease? I'm getting ready to do a build and am thinking of ordering some to try out. https://www.kgcoatings.com/index.php...d&productId=14

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12-12-2008, 08:32 PM	#2
braceysdad Adilynsdad too! Join Date: May 2004 Location: G ville Posts: 8,844	All I can say is it drys your skin out like a mother... Also the extra friction gave me a blister on my hand!

12-12-2008, 10:50 PM	#4
hitman46mod RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Westland, MI Posts: 1,508	You want a grease. I pack every thing I build with motor assembly white grease. It is a thick grease from Lubrimatic can be found at any auto parts store and repels water and last for ever. That way if you end up running your rig in water the bearings will live afterward. And BD has some issues. So steer clear of him.

12-12-2008, 10:55 PM	#5
Mnster MWRCA'er Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Machesney Park IL Posts: 3,995	You can buy the stuff in spray can at Walmart. I've used it to lube certain wear parts, like rod ends, slider driveshafts, and shock shafts. Case in point it's not really heavy duty lube. I wouldn't use it for something like gears, bearings etc. But, it's good for plastic parts.

12-13-2008, 08:58 AM	#7
rlem00 Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 66	I've never seen this at walmart, other types yes. I was thinking it would be nice to prevent the gunk that builds up where you would typically use an oil or grease. Any time I've had todeal with really dirty conditions I either like to keep the area dry to prevent the gunk or flood the area with oil to float the grit out.

12-13-2008, 09:05 AM	#8
Stormin2u I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2007 Location: Taylors Falls just hanging with the MNRCRC crew. Posts: 7,843	I like GearJelly by Rocksmith for trannies and diffs but I do like dry lube for CVDs, rod ends and pivot points.

12-13-2008, 12:45 PM	#9
Trugg Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mansfield, PA Posts: 560	Use grease for internal moving parts and dry-lube for external moving parts

12-13-2008, 05:57 PM	#10
Mnster MWRCA'er Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Machesney Park IL Posts: 3,995	Well I have stuff that is super similar to that for my bike chain. It works fantastic in that application. As a matter of fact its the only time I have been satisfied with the usage of dry lube. I use graphite for most of the exterior lube joints on my r/c's like my old dig shaft as I find it sticks to the parts better. The dry lube is hard to apply as its basicly microscopic plastic particles in alcohol. Sometimes the alcohol runs right off the part you are trying to lube. It takes time for the lube to dry etc. The lube is so thin and on the surface it often doesn't do much or last long.

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