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Lube

Postby Country Modeler » Sat Jul 14, 2012 8:16 pm

Hello,

What are some good rubber lubes. I know that dow 33 is a good one. Also, how do you make the glycerin/soap mixture. Thanks for any info.
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Re: Lube

Postby Wildpig » Sat Jul 14, 2012 8:39 pm

Howdy,Countrymodeler,
Some folks here recommend Armor-all, the automotive interior stuff. SIG may still sell bottles of rubber lube.
You might could try googling the glycerine soap mixture. I use SIG lube, it's an old bottle but, still does the job.
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Re: Lube

Postby Steve Blanchard » Mon Jul 16, 2012 8:32 am

Country,

Stick with the Dow 33. It works best.
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Re: Lube

Postby Country Modeler » Mon Jul 16, 2012 9:00 am

Thanks for the tips :D
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Re: Lube

Postby WIDDOG » Fri Oct 05, 2012 10:04 pm

I use Castor Oil. It can be purchased inexpensively at the Drug Store. It is intended as a laxative but It works great as a rubber lube.
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Re: Lube

Postby kittyfritters » Sat Oct 06, 2012 1:48 am

I've used green soap and glycerin (messy), STP Silicone spray (OK, lubes while dry.), Armor All original protectant (OK, protects the rubber in LA smog.), and personal lubricant ($1 a tube at the dollar store. Don't laugh, not as messy as green soap and it works.) on rubber motors in the last eight years. I am using the Armor All for most of my flying lately since it seems to be the longest lasting.

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Re: Lube

Postby joecrouse » Sun Oct 07, 2012 8:14 pm

I don't think I am mature enough to give credible suggestions with this topic

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