So, I now have a couple of trackballs with roller + bearing mechanisms (not like the MS Trackball Explorer, which is just bearings, no rollers). I have an Itac Mouse Trak Industrial, and an Evergreen XL3.
I was wondering if anyone else has tried lubing their trackball bearings, and what the results have been. I found some info from an arcade trackball expert who recommended this stuff called Kroil (or Aerokroil - which is the same thing in aerosol form). So, I found a pretty good price on some Kroil and gave it a shot. I already had some 3 in One Silicone Spray, so I used that as a comparison to the Kroil.
The 3 in One Silicone Spray is remarkably better than the Kroil. I guess I just wasted money on that Kroil stuff, but maybe it will come in handy for something else.
That's not to say that Kroil doesn't work. It definitely makes a difference. But, 3 in One Silicone Spray takes things to another level. So, if you read the same info from the same arcade trackball expert I did, take it with a grain of salt, and keep in mind that there is at least one testimonial here for 3 in One Silicone Spray over Kroil (and, IMHO, it isn't even a close comparison). I highly recommend lubing up your bearings if you've got roller + bearing mechanisms on your trackball, and the 3 in One Silicone Spray works wonders.
I've only be using the 3 in One for a few weeks now, but it still spins freely with minimal friction, in fact it spins better now than before since the bearings have been broken in a little more. I guess time will tell how the 3 in One holds up, and how often it needs re applying.
So, my question is, has anyone else tried lubing their balls? And, if so, what makes them the most slippery?