Filming/lubing Gateron Black

[sandywind]

Hello! I have about 80 standard black switches by Gateron (not the Ink) and a hot-swap keyboard with less than 50 switch sockets.

Is filming and lubing, and changing springs to those Gateron blacks worth it? I have recently tried the JWK/Durock pre-lubed L4 and they are quite good stock, I am wondering if all considered (price of components, shipping, time, final result compared to what could be achievable with newer switches) it is worth doing.

I am aware it's not a technical question with a definite answer, but I would really appreciate it if you could share your opinion. What would you do in my place (if you had the time to film/lube)?

[StripeArtz]

I think lubing is definitely worth it, but filming may not be necessary. Films are cheap but a bit annoying to put in imo, and Gateron switches usually are fine.

[sandywind]

Why is filming tricky? I have read comments about films getting out of position when the switch is closed, is that the issue?

[phinix]

Would cherry hyperglide blacks need filming?

[Sup]

Would cherry hyperglide blacks need filming?

No Cherry and Gateron are fine the top housing is not loose like some JWK housings.

[phinix]

Would cherry hyperglide blacks need filming?

No Cherry and Gateron are fine the top housing is not loose like some JWK housings.

Cool, thanks.