Celsius Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 I was hoping to get a quick response here. Is there a gear lube I could purchase from like Lowes that would be OK to use on the internals of the gearbox... I have no place close to me that sells airsoft goodies like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endgame Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 No, I repeat, NO PETROLEUM BASED LUBRICANTS. Find something silicone based. I've been using Napa Sil-Glyde to lightly coat my gears when they need lube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celsius Posted December 7, 2014 Author Share Posted December 7, 2014 Thanks End, I had actual thought about using sil-glyde. I buy it by the case, its awesome for anytime there is metal on metal. I've always used it for brake slides on cars. Thanks again. Lock or leave it open for further discussion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade S_Z Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I have used Mobil1 Synthetic wheel bearing grease in a pinch. I can personally verify that it works fine on AEG gears, just a little thicker than I prefer for the application. It won't harden up though, won't give you any problems. I normally use Guarder teflon gear grease, and ShockTech oil on the rubber seals. A tub of the Mobil1 grease is about $8, it will last you forever around the shop, also my prefered grease for real AR barrel installs as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lumpless Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Wheel bearing grease..... shit is magical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endgame Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Also, you can use lithium grease if you can find that, as well. Also, just as an extra word of caution, don't use anything that has flammable contents in it. I know that kind of goes without saying, but just FYI. I found a quick and useful read that could better explain: http://www.airsoftforum.com/board/topic/114544-airsoft-lubricants-silicone-grease-etc/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celsius Posted December 9, 2014 Author Share Posted December 9, 2014 Thanks End, I'll check it out once my kids calm down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
targetpractice Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I use this stuff: http://www.amazon.com/TechT-Gun-Sav-Grease/dp/B000VXASSU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SASQUATCH Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Sil-Glyde and Bearing Grease for me. I get both at Advance Auto Parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrturner Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Also, you can use lithium grease if you can find that, as well. I use lithium grease. FYI it is a petrol based grease. Haven't had any issues with it though. Wouldn't recommend coating the cylinder with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PELI Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 I use a light amount of sil-glyde on gearsand this on the cylinder http://www.ebay.com/itm/Classic-Army-Echo1-JG-Cyma-Tokyo-Marui-piston-cylinder-grease-TEN-TUBES-/291315299052?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43d3beb2ecI clean my barrels with Dupont teflon silicone then wipe the barrel dry it still leaves a light coat http://www.ebay.com/itm/Teflon-Silicone-Lubricant-Squeeze-Bottle-4-Oz-Teflon-enhanced-Silicone-/221631421821?pt=US_Cardio_Treadmills&hash=item339a431d7dI keep the bucking dry with no oil for better better hop response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celsius Posted December 13, 2014 Author Share Posted December 13, 2014 I would like to thank everybody for their input. Please keep commenting. Maybe somebody else would also like to find a alternative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SASQUATCH Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Something I just thought about....what about Frog Lube? I mean, you can eat the stuff, so I imagine it'd be safe for a gearbox. Probably not as effective as grease, or not as cost efficient, but just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nox Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 I use this stuff for gears, piston rails, even on the piston head oring lol. You can get it at just about any hobby store in the RC section. I get mine at Hobbytown for like $2 or something. Have had zero problems with it so far. http://www.teamassociated.com/parts/details/1105/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SASQUATCH Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 I've also used Permatex Dielectric grease, and Sta-Lube Super White Lithium. Both great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingmob3 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 (edited) When I had AEG's I would coat the gears in a spray & bake on moly lube DFL Mc Master #1436K61 looks right but you used to be able to just get a single spray can. White lithium from the hardware store if the GB was noisy with just the molykote, and plumbers silicon grease for the piston and oring (simmilar to this: http://www.homedepot.com/p/DANCO-0-5-oz-Silicone-Faucet-Grease-88693/203193536) KM Edited December 16, 2014 by kingmob3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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