Lubricant for threads

[B Chon]

Was wondering if I could use petroleum jelly as a lubricant for the threads on a couple clones I have coming in.

Just trying to prepare for what will give me the best experience with first tube Mechs, already got my mother's mag polish.

 

[SCOTT-3]

Noalox, anti-oxident joint compound.

 

[B Chon]

Noalox, anti-oxident joint compound.

I've seen this as the most recommended but I was wondering if I can use petroleum jelly, not sure when I'll get to a store that has noalox.

 

[Baditude]

I've always used Noalox. The reason threading can lock up is the natural oxidation of bare metals. An antioxidant will remove any oxidation and help prevent it ocurring in the near future. Petroleum jelly won't do that.

You can usually find it in the electrical department of a hardware store or buy it online. A small tube should last you a lifetime. "A little dab will do ya"

 

[Ben85]

I find noalox gunks threads and attracts dirt. A drop of 3in1 is what I eventually used and had the best results with. Noalox does work well on aluminium - aluminium connections though.

 

[moldyEjuice]

Yep, I like 3 in 1 oil too.

Guy who made the Able mod uses it too.

 

[1/2 fast]

I’ve had the best luck with deoxIT gold. Use it in threads, contacts and even the ends of the batteries for my Reos. A tiny bottle seems to be a lifetime supply for me.

 

[dennism]

I just use a dab of my ejuice.

 

[SCOTT-3]

All in all it won't matter what lubricant you use as mechanicals are high maintenance, Your be doing a regular tear-down any way.

 

[AzPlumber]

I use this

 

[AzPlumber]

Petroleum jelly may damage the non-metal products, seals, plastics, insulators, etc.

 

[Mermaaan]

I’ve had the best luck with deoxIT gold. Use it in threads, contacts and even the ends of the batteries for my Reos. A tiny bottle seems to be a lifetime supply for me.

I've been using this stuff on all my mechs too. Great for performance and doesn't gunk up and cause a mess like a grease does. Man I hated cleaning my gear when I used a grease. This stuff is a dream to work with!

 

[1/2 fast]

Your right about that @Mermaaan. Cleaning all the gunk out of my threads left by the grease type stuff got old real quick.

 

[sonicbomb]

A well machined and spotlessly clean mech shouldn't need it. I used Noalox when I had a regulated mod that had micro-arcing threads