dee Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 ok just a random question about the above for after run oil and for oiling other moving parts after a strip down could you use a drop of car engine oil or cooking oil or that 3in1 oil for greasing parts could u use car grease?? and what about wd40 on parts??? servos/esc ect. also whay sort of gm of greases should u use on what parts cheers guys :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV Pilot Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 I find that sewing-machine oil works well on bearings, as it is very light and free-running. For parts that require grease, either Tamiya AW grease or good old Vaseline works well in my experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirusDviruS Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 (edited) For after run oil I use Air tool oil. The reason being is its designed to be 'O' ring friendly, lubricate and deter corrosion. If it can keep air tools healthy for years it can handle looking after a nitro engine while it naps every now and then! It's cheap too ! When running an engine in I graphogen the piston/liner and 'big end' shell When stripping and cleaning a part I use soapy water (if appropriate) and wipe over with '3in1 Silicone Spray' WD40 is ok but makes stuff a little slimey and sticky which attracts new dirt. Edited December 13, 2012 by SirusDviruS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksprogis Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Wd-40 is a death sentence to bearings and most car parts . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee Posted December 13, 2012 Author Share Posted December 13, 2012 Ok wd40 in the bin lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksprogis Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Hahah Not worth killing parts on rc's and bikes with it . Everything else its fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV Pilot Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 (edited) Another oil I used to use for bearings back in my racing days is valve oil, sold by music shops for use on the valves of brass and woodwind instruments. With very good anti-corrosive properties, it is very thin and free-running, safe on rubber and plastics, and has the added advantage of being non-toxic. Not cheap though... Edited December 14, 2012 by XV Pilot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadMeatUK Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Air tool oil you say? I'll get some from work tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpy jack Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Another oil I used to use for bearings back in my racing days is valve oil, sold by music shops for use on the valves of brass and woodwind instruments. With very good anti-corrosive properties, it is very thin and free-running, safe on rubber and plastics, and has the added advantage of being non-toxic. Not cheap though... I work in a music shop, we stock valve oil...I actually never thought of using it on my cars- I shall borrow a bottle to try it out it's not that expensive really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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