My two cents for ghetto-lube keyswitch

[Neo.X]

I just did a ghetto-lube of my QFR red switch. I didn't open the switch, I just press the switch all the way down, and lube the entire side of switch housing.
I used this one: http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/4/Auto/3/AutoFluidsChemicals/LubricantsPenetrants/PRDOVR~0280813P/Permatex+Ultra+Slick+Multi-Purpose+Synthetic+Grease,+85+g.jsp?locale=en

what I got after this? Well, typing on it is like a topre silent keyboard. 

1.  it's significant quieter than before. I can now type fast in the office cubic without annoying others. I think it's because the lube make the up stroke much quieter.
2. It's feel more smooth but stiffer, I feel the key become heavier, but it's up and down smoothly. It's kind feel like the key is wet. I guess it could be that I put grease not oil.
Overall, once I get used to the stiff, I actually like it a lot. Smooth, quiet, perfect for use in office or at night.

Just wondering, what should a proper lubed red switch feel like?

[nubbinator]

2. It's feel more smooth but stiffer, I feel the key become heavier, but it's up and down smoothly. It's kind feel like the key is wet. I guess it could be that I put grease not oil.

Just wondering, what should a proper lubed red switch feel like?

Sounds like you got way too much lube in there...which isn't surprising given how you did it.  And it's not because you used grease.  I use a mix of Krytox oil and grease and it makes it lighter.  Too much grease will slow a moving part down and make it sluggish and/or have higher resistance.

A proper lubed red should feel almost frictionless and lighter than before.

[Neo.X]

A proper lubed red should feel almost frictionless and lighter than before.

Thanks, I did over-lube it because a small amount of grease didn't make much difference, I guess it's because the way I lube it it's not a proper way.

But, it works on some level, it does make the key switch much quieter and smoother. And it only took me less than an hour.