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Ed_McCarron:
Yeah, not where I assumed this thread would go.

EDit:  Oh, powdered graphite works for me.
molton:
BUMP

I just ordered some Molykote 44, if its for airplanes than it's exactly what I was looking for, I used graphite on my OMNI-2 joysticks and it works for 2 days but then gets worse than ever, I'm hoping to get my sticks smooth as silk again and not making so much damn noise :)
rCadeGaming:
The Molykote will be good.  It's basically the same chemical make-up as the "official" Shin-Etsu joystick lube.  For best results I'd take the sticks apart and use rubbing alcohol to completely clean everything and remove the old grease, before applying the Molykote.
Nephasth:
I put some silicone grease in my U360s over 6 months ago and haven't had a problem since:
http://www.lowes.com/pd_53861-1366-88693_0__?productId=1092167&Ntt=plumbers+grease

Less than $4.
thaddeussmith:
I use high temp lithium wheel bearing grease on my firearms. just a little dab'll do ya .. i'll try that first if I ever run into this issue with my sticks. $7 for a tub of it at your local auto parts store.
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