Being new to the pcp world . I was wondering which grease would be best for the mechanical parts of the gun ?
Lubrication ?
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Doesn't get much better than that. I also keep a bottle of 100% silicone oil around. I get mine from Tim Hill.
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Use pure silicone anywhere O-rings slide on something. Silicone oil for dynamic O-rings...those that slide like a bolt or breech O-ring, fill probe O-rings, etc.. Silicone grease for static O-rings...aids with assembly.
Silicone oil is sold inexpensively as "silicone shock oil" for RC cars. Silicone grease is sold inexpensively as automotive dielectric grease.
Not only is silicone an excellent lubricant for O-rings, it is also non-combustible.
However do NOT use silicone where metal touches metal. It is a terrible lubricant for metal on metal.
Note you don't want either oil or grease on a PCP hammer if you can help it. The changing viscosity with temperature will tend to cause velocity swings, and it can also cause a vacuum or air cushion symptom in some PCPs. Better to deburr and smooth the hammer and tube and burnish in a dry lube like graphite, molybdenum disulfide, or tungsten disulfide.
Silicone oil is sold inexpensively as "silicone shock oil" for RC cars. Silicone grease is sold inexpensively as automotive dielectric grease.
Not only is silicone an excellent lubricant for O-rings, it is also non-combustible.
However do NOT use silicone where metal touches metal. It is a terrible lubricant for metal on metal.
SuperLube synthetic grease is not a silicone-based lubricant and it is extremely flammable. It is good for metal on metal.
Note you don't want either oil or grease on a PCP hammer if you can help it. The changing viscosity with temperature will tend to cause velocity swings, and it can also cause a vacuum or air cushion symptom in some PCPs. Better to deburr and smooth the hammer and tube and burnish in a dry lube like graphite, molybdenum disulfide, or tungsten disulfide.
I second this opinion, I have had all sorts of issues using liquid lubricants on trigger packs on air guns.
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I'm a little confused on this. It sounds like a lot of air gunners use it for o-ring lube unless I'm mis-understanding some the replies. I thought that's what it was for as well. Just want to make sure everyone is using the safe lubes. I use Danco silicone grease from HD for all my o-ring work and a couple of other lubes for metal-to-metal applications.
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I use Lucas, Gun Oil, or Fishing Reel Oil (thicker) on all mechanical parts that rub or rotate against another part.
I use a silicone grease or oil on anything that's near pressurized air. like o-rings, and the threads adjacent to the o-rings.
Mike
I use a silicone grease or oil on anything that's near pressurized air. like o-rings, and the threads adjacent to the o-rings.
Mike
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Well, Super Lube is an advertising term encompassing a range of different lubricants, some of which are silicone but the #21030 linked on Amazon is not.
Warning: if doing any of your own testing, do not breathe the fumes from anything containing PTFE as it is toxic.
Warning: if doing any of your own testing, do not breathe the fumes from anything containing PTFE as it is toxic.
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Montana brand gun grease for me, the one that comes in a syringe type applicator, is what I use in sliding metal to metal parts like cocking blocks, trigger areas, and on cocking arm linkages. I used to use FP10 on the cocking arm linkages till one day the pin at the joint fell out so no more of that.
I use dry slide bike chain lube on hammer springs, valve return springs, hammer weights, and hammers. Sprays on wet and instantly dries and leaves a thin film of a dry moly type coat. Looks more like a graphite. Does not collect moisture or dust.
For HPA internals, divers silicone grease and for oil, treadmill mat oil which is 100% silicone and has a slightly thicker viscosity.
FP10 is used mainly now in my barrels after a polish and wax job.
MP5 is a great product to have on hand, also.
For gun wipe down and pellet lube, I use Strikehold.
The big key, whatever you decide to use, is to apply very sparingly. Thin coats, no lubes just drizzling all over the place
I use dry slide bike chain lube on hammer springs, valve return springs, hammer weights, and hammers. Sprays on wet and instantly dries and leaves a thin film of a dry moly type coat. Looks more like a graphite. Does not collect moisture or dust.
For HPA internals, divers silicone grease and for oil, treadmill mat oil which is 100% silicone and has a slightly thicker viscosity.
FP10 is used mainly now in my barrels after a polish and wax job.
MP5 is a great product to have on hand, also.
For gun wipe down and pellet lube, I use Strikehold.
The big key, whatever you decide to use, is to apply very sparingly. Thin coats, no lubes just drizzling all over the place
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Hmmm, well, I guess I didn't realize that I linked the wrong stuff, looks danged near identical. And I did hit Amazon for silicone grease...goofy.
Look here instead:
You buy your ticket and you take your ride... sorry for the goof up.
Chris
Look here instead:
You buy your ticket and you take your ride... sorry for the goof up.
Chris
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Silicone is not a lubricant for metal-on-metal parts. Used lightly, it's good for O rings and other non metallic parts.
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Besides my owner's manual, where do I learn how, where, and when to lubricate my springer air rifles?
For the barrels, I have pull through weedeater lines kits that I use. They work quite well.
- Weihrauch HW97 Blackline .22 cal (400 rounds though)
- Beeman R7 .177 cal (600 rounds though)
I appreciate the information.
For the barrels, I have pull through weedeater lines kits that I use. They work quite well.
- Weihrauch HW97 Blackline .22 cal (400 rounds though)
- Beeman R7 .177 cal (600 rounds though)
I appreciate the information.
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Metal on metal, either Mobil 1 or TriFlow, I use Mobile 1 on my machinery high speed embroidery machines and on my pew pews, it just works and lasts close to forever. Especially on a gun.
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I asked Motorhead (Scott) this exact question a few hours ago concerning my TX200.
His answer was pointed. No BS.
"use what is suggested by the manufacturer"
"mine is a secret formula"
There is no magic here. Run with it. YMMV.
Patrick
His answer was pointed. No BS.
"use what is suggested by the manufacturer"
"mine is a secret formula"
There is no magic here. Run with it. YMMV.
Patrick
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Silicon oil for your orings, dry graphite for your metal on metal moving parts. It does a great job smoothing out the action and trigger group. And since it’s DRY lube it doesn’t attract dust or debris.
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