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Title: Applying dry lube?
Post by: Sick Robotron on Sun, 17 June 2018, 21:41:19
I recently purchased some Loudwolf Molybdenum Disulfide, which I have read is a decent dry lubricant for switch sliders. The problem is that I have no earthly idea what the best (or even a practical) way is to go about applying it. Does anyone have experience applying dry lube to sliders?
Title: Re: Applying dry lube?
Post by: pixelpusher on Sun, 17 June 2018, 22:29:10
I’ll reply to bump this post.

I don’t have experience with dry lube, but I’ve read that people put the sliders in a plastic baggie and spray it in while shaking. 
Title: Re: Applying dry lube?
Post by: Sup on Tue, 19 June 2018, 01:52:43
Quote from: pixelpusher on Sun, 17 June 2018, 22:29:10
I’ll reply to bump this post.

I don’t have experience with dry lube, but I’ve read that people put the sliders in a plastic baggie and spray it in while shaking.

I don't think it works like that.
Title: Re: Applying dry lube?
Post by: JianYang on Tue, 19 June 2018, 02:01:25
Quote from: Sup on Tue, 19 June 2018, 01:52:43
Quote from: pixelpusher on Sun, 17 June 2018, 22:29:10
I’ll reply to bump this post.

I don’t have experience with dry lube, but I’ve read that people put the sliders in a plastic baggie and spray it in while shaking.

I don't think it works like that.

Haha, especially not with MoS2, that stuff is like printer toner!
I think the best way to apply would be to get it in some carrier fluid (that evaporates) and apply with a brush, or brush on dry.
Title: Re: Applying dry lube?
Post by: Sick Robotron on Fri, 22 June 2018, 11:52:53
Hmm I’ve used a dry lubricant that started out as a liquid, but dries after a few hours. Didn’t love the results. The stuff I have now is an EXTREMELY fine powder. I wonder if the bag method would work for this stuff actually.
Title: Re: Applying dry lube?
Post by: kakan on Fri, 22 June 2018, 13:09:33
I would assume using a fine brush for the MoS2. I've only used dry teflon before in a can and it gives a decent result both appling on the slider and the top housing on alps.