Silicone oil - best price per ounce?

[BackStop]

Because of the silicone oil that came with the 3 Nova Vista Freedoms I still own, there is still about 1 and 1/2 bottles left.

However, and I have asked this question either here or on GTA before I was banned there...

Given that the small vessels of silicone oil are outrageously priced, where can one purchase silicone oil suitable for airguns (especially PCP) in bulk for a MUCH lower price per ounce?

What I am thinking is that several people might be able to go in together and buy a gallon or more and split the oil and cost. That HAS to be cheaper than buying .5 or 1 ounce for the prices you have to pay for those small amounts.

I simply hate to be ripped off and that is what they are doing with those tiny amounts of silicone oil.

Just a thought. (smile)

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[boscoebrea]

I small bottle goes a long ways.Ain't nobody going to go in to buy gallons,like how you going to send it,oh yea postage and there goes the savings
Outrageous,uh I remember when I had to buy Trombone slide oil , outrageous,but a sticky slide is no way to try and play a Boogie Woogie.Peace Out.

 

[BackStop]

I small bottle goes a long ways.Ain't nobody going to go in to buy gallons,like how you going to send it,oh yea postage and there goes the savings
Outrageous,uh I remember when I had to buy Trombone slide oil , outrageous,but a sticky slide is no way to try and play a Boogie Woogie.Peace Out.

I buy many things by the gallon and postage is nothing compared to the price of .5 ounces of silicone oil before shipping. Are you serious? LOL!

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[BigTinBoat]

Try your local RC Hobby shop. Shock oil. Think the bottle are like 2oz and last time I got one it was like $6. Still have over 3/4 bottle full. Plus they have lots of different weights.

 

[BackStop]

Try your local RC Hobby shop. Shock oil. Think the bottle are like 2oz and last time I got one it was like $6. Still have over 3/4 bottle full. Plus they have lots of different weights.

There isn't a local RC Hobby shop in my area anymore AFAIK. The last one closed when the old guy who ran it died.

BTW, what *weight* is "normal" or *usual* for airguns? I really don't know because what I have been using for the last several years doesn't say on the bottle(s).

Thanks for the reply!

 

[BurntDog]

I purchased this for $12.95 for 2oz (sold out at this time) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Y215GVG?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
it's low viscosity I was looking for high viscosity but didn't find anything at a good low price.

I read somewhere this is the same thing100% Silicone Treadmill Lubricant/Treadmill Lube​

 

[BackStop]

I purchased this for $12.95 for 2oz (sold out at this time) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Y215GVG?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
it's low viscosity I was looking for high viscosity but didn't find anything at a good low price.

I read somewhere this is the same thing100% Silicone Treadmill Lubricant/Treadmill Lube​

Thanks! Looks like I am going to get just about the same responses I got the last time I posted/suggested buying silicone oil in bulk.

Oh well... (smile)

 

[Chuck-in-Ohio]

There isn't a local RC Hobby shop in my area anymore AFAIK. The last one closed when the old guy who ran it died.

BTW, what *weight* is "normal" or *usual* for airguns? I really don't know because what I have been using for the last several years doesn't say on the bottle(s).

Thanks for the reply!

As far as I can recollect, everyone seems to refer to 30wt silicone shock oil as the standard for PCP use.
I have never used it myself, but that it what I have heard time and again over the years.

 

[BackStop]

As far as I can recollect, everyone seems to refer to 30wt silicone shock oil as the standard for PCP use.
I have never used it myself, but that it what I have heard time and again over the years.

Thanks! I'll try to keep that in mind... if my old mind can remember it at all without writing it down. (smile)

I don't know much about silicone oil, but what came with the NV Freedoms seems to be less viscous than 30wt, but that is just my assessment and I could definitely be wrong. In any case, for most applications I don't think it will matter that much. And there again, I could be wrong. (sigh)

Thanks again for the reply! (smile)

 

[BackStop]

Thanks! I'll try to keep that in mind... if my old mind can remember it at all without writing it down. (smile)

I don't know much about silicone oil, but what came with the NV Freedoms seems to be less viscous than 30wt, but that is just my assessment and I could definitely be wrong. In any case, for most applications I don't think it will matter that much. And there again, I could be wrong. (sigh)

Thanks again for the reply! (smile)

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[Bigragu]

This is how I buy 100% silicone oil anymore. It’s a thicker viscosity, exactly like what Huma puts in their syringes that come with the regulator rebuild kits-

https://www.amazon.com/Treadmill-Lubricant-Application-Controlled-Propellants-Easy/dp/B08JK88M1W/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa?crid=2T6MBLZ6AA18Q&keywords=treadmill%2Boil%2Bbelt%2Blubricant&qid=1662636062&sprefix=treadmill%2Boi%2Caps%2C190&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyNjE4Nkg4U1dRNzlKJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTc3NDIyMkM0SUFIRUM3N01LNiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUExMDI3MDc4MlBFVEE0SVpNUUI3SyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX3Bob25lX3NlYXJjaF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl&th=1

 

[BackStop]

This is how I buy 100% silicone oil anymore. It’s a thicker viscosity, exactly like what Huma puts in their syringes that come with the regulator rebuild kits-

https://www.amazon.com/Treadmill-Lubricant-Application-Controlled-Propellants-Easy/dp/B08JK88M1W/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa?crid=2T6MBLZ6AA18Q&keywords=treadmill%2Boil%2Bbelt%2Blubricant&qid=1662636062&sprefix=treadmill%2Boi%2Caps%2C190&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyNjE4Nkg4U1dRNzlKJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTc3NDIyMkM0SUFIRUM3N01LNiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUExMDI3MDc4MlBFVEE0SVpNUUI3SyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX3Bob25lX3NlYXJjaF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl&th=1

Thanks! I saved that link. (smile)

 

[crowski]

I used to use silicone on my Foos Ball table. I believe the company was called Gilchrist Vending in Toronto that sold it. Excellent quality. Way cheaper. Crow

 

[Hateful McNasty]

So many rc hobby shops on line with so many brands pushing there oils its overwhelming in shockoils. From thinner then water to thick as paste. When I built and run 1/8 scale nitro buggies/truggies i like Team Associated stuff.

Also watch out for weights. Some are cst or wt, then Team Associated wt. So check a chart thing on that.

Search for: shock oil - AMain Hobbies

www.amainhobbies.com

 

[Pfddi]

I bought 4oz of silicone treadmill oil on Amazon for $9. It works fine so far.

https://www.amazon.com/Silicone-Treadmill-Lubricant-Lubrication-Treadmills/dp/B08SBTYKS8/ref=sr_1_10?crid=28LOKA5J4743I&keywords=Silicone%2Boil&qid=1662652163&sprefix=silicone%2Boil%2Caps%2C188&sr=8-10&th=1

 

[Bigragu]

Thanks! I saved that link. (smile)

Well, the cool thing is in a pinch a place that carries treadmills like a Dicks sporting goods should carry also treadmill mat oil, which is the same oil I linked you- 100% silicone

 

[elh0102]

I'm curious, why are you buying silicone oil for a PCP? It's a terrible metal lube, and it can cause seizing if exposed to high pressure/heat. A tiny amount for certain O rings is about the only thing I can think of using it on, but the thicker O ring lube is better.

 

[rc4fun]

Spot On Treadmill Belt Lubricant... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019BKEDSE?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share