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Title: Lubing linears
Post by: forevermadrigal on Sat, 22 October 2016, 19:50:45
Hey guys! I hope you guys are having a wonderful weekend. So I'm deciding to try out some gateron blacks on my rs68 so I can save my my zealios whenever I get a chance to get my hands on a 96 board. What kind of lube is good for blacks? Any kind of advice/opinions/feedback/things you've noticed is welcome. Thanks so much!! I hope I love the linear life.
Title: Re: Lubing linears
Post by: aaron6301 on Sat, 22 October 2016, 21:25:19
Personally, I've favored Krytox 103 for the housing, stem rails, and stem plunger while using Vitrinox Multitool for the springs.

I tend to only use thick lube for tactile switches and stab housings/sliders.

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Title: Re: Lubing linears
Post by: pr0ximity on Sat, 22 October 2016, 21:27:11
Personally I think I'd only lube springs for Gat Blacks, they're quite soft and smooth already.
Title: Re: Lubing linears
Post by: forevermadrigal on Sat, 22 October 2016, 21:32:55
Personally, I've favored Krytox 103 for the housing, stem rails, and stem plunger while using Vitrinox Multitool for the springs.

I tend to only use thick lube for tactile switches and stab housings/sliders.

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Is krytox like impossible to find? I can't find any anywhere
Title: Re: Lubing linears
Post by: aaron6301 on Sat, 22 October 2016, 21:46:16


Personally, I've favored Krytox 103 for the housing, stem rails, and stem plunger while using Vitrinox Multitool for the springs.

I tend to only use thick lube for tactile switches and stab housings/sliders.

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Is krytox like impossible to find? I can't find any anywhere

I found some on Amazon a while back.
Personally I think I'd only lube springs for Gat Blacks, they're quite soft and smooth already.
Other than some sound dampening, I think the difference is negligible. Like yourself, I think the blacks, yellows, and linear clears are pretty good right out of the box

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Title: Re: Lubing linears
Post by: dilbertprogrammer on Thu, 27 October 2016, 08:49:56
http://techkeys.us/collections/accessories/products/krytox-switch-lurbricant