Lubing gateron clears

[Merranza]

I have some extra gateron clears laying around. I have never lubed switched before so it would be a first to me. Since they are pretty cheap and easy to find, I think they would make a good first attempt in case I mess them up.

is it a good idea to lube gateron clears though? Since they are so light, would I see any benefit in lubing them? Would they even become "too fluid" to use?

I'm in the process of understanding the method/type of lube also so any advice in that matter is really appreciated.

Thanks!

[treeleaf64]

Thin lube good

Thick lube cause problems on light spring

205g0 may not work

U should try Trybosis 3203 maybe , or krytox  103, 104 , 105


~ ~ ~ tree leaf ~ ~ ~

[Merranza]

Thin lube good

Thick lube cause problems on light spring

205g0 may not work

U should try Trybosis 3203 maybe , or krytox  103, 104 , 105


~ ~ ~ tree leaf ~ ~ ~

Amazing thanks!

Should I apply this principle (thin lube on light spring) for tactile switches also or does this mainly apply to linear?

[Leslieann]

Do NOT lube the legs, that will make them linear.

What you lube the spring itself with matters little.
Thin lube on light springs is for the sliders, anything thick will make them sluggish. With thick springs you can use thicker lube on the slides and not notice.

[pixelpusher]

Do NOT lube the legs, that will make them linear.

What you lube the spring itself with matters little.
Thin lube on light springs is for the sliders, anything thick will make them sluggish. With thick springs you can use thicker lube on the slides and not notice.

Strange as it seems, gateron clears are actually linear.  An ultra light linear switch.

[Leslieann]

Ahh okay, I really hate how it's become the wild west in terms of color codes.
In which case, lube the legs.