12-28-2003, 12:17 AM
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WD40 is safe for plastics, but it is more messy than using a something like graphite powder.
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12-28-2003, 09:49 AM
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entirely way too messy..
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12-28-2003, 10:25 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2003
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is running without any lubricant or powder ok? thats what im doing right now.
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12-29-2003, 07:57 AM
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Re: vaseline good for gears?
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Originally posted by Daazndood
well, i have taken my car apart, and it was very dirty. i cleaned out everything. every last little peice. so now, its as dry as the sahara desert. it still doesnt have much friction due to the metal bearings which is a good thing, but the gears are loud and dont perform very well. i was wondering what i should use to lubricate it. i have alot of vaseline, but is that good to use?
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I used to use Vaseline on my 1/10 and 1/12th scale cars. It's cheap, and works reasonably well. It does attract dirt, though, so regular teardowns and cleanings are required. It works fine for the gears if used sparingly. (Don't just gob it on) For the bearings, I use a lightweight oil.
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12-30-2003, 11:30 AM
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Quote:
Originally posted by SKYHIGH
no they sell it at hobby shops in a little tube, its ground up like a powder and really works great
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#2 pencil + nail file = graphite for gear happiness and no trip to hobby shop required. (the formula used by many happy pinewood derbys)
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12-30-2003, 04:12 PM
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#2 pencil and nail file? sound good to me, but where exactly should i sprinkle this powdered graphite
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12-31-2003, 10:16 AM
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Track Master
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Join Date: Dec 2003
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It's actually good for any parts that need to connect and move together including the gears, axels, etc.
Just be careful to clean any other lube that may already be there first. If you mix the graphite with other lube it will make a mess and reduce efficiency, thus negating the point of the graphite.
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12-31-2003, 12:44 PM
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ok then, thanks everyone.
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12-31-2003, 01:08 PM
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could you use yo-yo lubricant? ive got tons of that 
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12-31-2003, 01:22 PM
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Track Master
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Isn't that yoyo lube just wax?
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01-02-2004, 11:12 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2003
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use cooking oil it would work perfectly
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01-02-2004, 11:16 PM
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dont use cooking oil. i used olive oil when i first got the car, not even alot, i used a toothpick, and after like 5 mins of run time the entire car was slimey and greasy and its a pain to get off. stick to dry lubes if at all possible.
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