o-ring lubricant

bcwang

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I saw the brinkmann o-ring lubricant on their website, wondering if anyone has tried it and if it works well.
 

GeoffChan

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Yeah, its ok, way better than vaseline
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I use it on my maglites and surefires.

However I'm trying to get some of Nye stuff for my surefire and retired my maglites

Geoff
 

Silviron

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Several other people on this forum have recommended it before:

Radio Shack carries"Archer Professional Lube Gel with Teflon".

I've only personally been using the product for a month or two, but have used it on many things, including flashlight threads and O-rings and so far it seems GREAT.

I know several competitive shooters that have been using it on their firearms for years and they swear by it. It lubes great, but doesn't attract dust.
 

mhejl

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Another good source is your local swimming pool supply stores. They have pure silicone, silicone with teflon, etc. in various sizes. Probably a lot cheaper than other sources.

Anyone ever hear of "rubber grease"? (No kidding!) I used to use it on hydraulics on old British cars - normal lubes would eat the pure rubber (as opposed to neoprene) seals. Anyhow, it'd work too but I'm not sure where to find it any more.
 

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I found some stuff at Wall-Mart. It is in the automotive department and called "CarGo bulb grease". About $2 for 1/2 ounce metal tube. Seems to be a silicone grease, but a little stiffer than expected. I like the stuff CMG puts too much of in new infinities better, other than that I have no comparison.
 
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That Archer gel lube, is it designed for O rings ?
 

Silviron

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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Goku:
That Archer gel lube, is it designed for O rings ?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

It doesn't say anything about it on the tube. I've only been using it for about a month, so time will tell if it has adverse effects on rubber, neoprene & etc.

I guess you better not try it on anything critical or that you can't replace inexpensively.

The only "ingredient" listed on the tube is Teflon...
 

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I have been using for some time now and it seems to work fine,also it was recomended by the great Peter Gransee and you can trust him that is for sure!
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Did some checking. The Archer lube gel is actually made by Synco, super-lube.com

Their website says it is safe for rebber.
 
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