New Noise at Boot (Solution: WD40)

[aerosignal]

Grease got different types lah. If use the type they use on the door hinges, then no good. I call that slop on grease. Those are meant for application during assembly or squeezed in (though grease nipples). Those grease have poor penetration and cannot enter tight joints by applying on. Usually, most people just slop in on and it does nothing. The excess grease also collects dirt which is no good.

I recommend lithium grease or teflon grease from bike shops because they can be sprayed on (like WD40). They are initially very fluid which aids joint penetration but leaves behind enough residue for long term lubrication.

The original purpose for WD-40 is a water displacement/ anti rust protective coating. Most of the fluid actually evaporates to leave a very very thin layer of protective film. So while it lubricates initially, the lubrication action disappears quickly.

Some shops also carry the LPS brand now. The lubricant residue is more than WD-40. It is used in aerospace applications and RSAF.

If given a choice, I would dismantle the parts and apply Molydenium diSulphite (Liqui-Moly) grease to the parts but who has the time right?

[detach8]

Those into RC can consider the tamiya ceramic greese (white color) or the ZX-1. These are good lubes that keep RC stuff running. Any type of oily substance attract dirt so the point is to put just enough.

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXGS07

[iagree]

Then, what TCM uses for us?

Gease vs WD40, which is cheaper?
If WD40 is cheaper, then use it as it is able to solve our problem by just a simple 喷射 (shoot & spray) ....

[iagree]

Just now, i try one more time, to open the boot to lift up and down quickly for 3 to 4 times, it's still smooth. Best. Lazy to think of use of gease or other thing liao as WD40 can solve this annoying problem which just a simple spray! RM6.xx for small WD40, medium size is RM9.xx , I bot in Johor.

WD40, no dirt at all. Sui one.

[darrylker]

Just now, i try one more time, to open the boot to lift up and down quickly for 3 to 4 times, it's still smooth. Best. Lazy to think of use of gease or other thing liao as WD40 can solve this annoying problem which just a simple spray! RM6.xx for small WD40, medium size is RM9.xx , I bot in Johor.

WD40, no dirt at all. Sui one.

Steady bro... Maybe you can plan a MO for the WD40...me planning to make a trip to JB during the National Day holidays, this will be 1 more item that I'll get for my shopping trip...

[detach8]

wah shiok i put e tamiya greese and it worked perfect! put a few drops of ZX1 at the side where the joints meet also.

[iagree]

wah shiok i put e tamiya greese and it worked perfect! put a few drops of ZX1 at the side where the joints meet also.

How much is the tamiya greese? sticky?

[detach8]

grease is not sticky. it's a very thin grease. oily nia. i think $5 a small tube, but it lasts fairly long. i'm quite sure longer than WD40. but WD40 is good for areas u can't grease-on, like the side hinges. the red plastic thing can put the grease.

[iagree]

grease is not sticky. it's a very thin grease. oily nia. i think $5 a small tube, but it lasts fairly long. i'm quite sure longer than WD40. but WD40 is good for areas u can't grease-on, like the side hinges. the red plastic thing can put the grease.

Wd40 the tube is not long also.... abt 4 to 5inches oni.

[lyh1280]

Come to tink of the oil, the "Singer oil/sewer machine oil" should b able to work rite? hv been using this to lubricate door hinges or things tt nd 1 since long ago.. hehe.. can buy at pasar malam $1/bottle only.. 

[clarence]

Singer oil works but it is liquid and very oily and messy and attracts dirt like glue.

[Jazz]

I used Singer oil for my rifle cleaning during my army days. 

[darrylker]

Singer oil sounds really 'ancient', i remembered my grandma using Singer oil for her sewing machine...

[aerosignal]

Singer oil is too fluid. Most of it will not stay on our joint which is stationary most of the time. It is good for parts that move lot and "recirculate" the oil. Just like the gears on a sewing machine.