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PL1:

--- Quote from: dgame on November 29, 2012, 08:58:38 pm ---I have the U360s with the chrome pivot and use Liquid Wrench Silicone Spray, about $4 a can.

Spray some on a cotton swab and apply.



--- End quote ---

Here are a couple of joystick lube options from/based on other threads.
(HT -- RandyT)

Lubricating pivots
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=119002.msg1260414#msg1260414
http://www.harborfreight.com/85-gram-super-lube-grease-cartridge-93744.html
Apply with a small brush to ensure a thin, even coat.

and

Lubrication for creaking springs.
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=83615.msg873591#msg873591
http://www.harborfreight.com/silicone-spray-94529.html


Scott
dgame:
I spent the past few hours looking up silicone lubricants and there is a lot of conflicting information out there. Some say the Liquid Wrench Silicone Spray is bad for plastics some say it is not. The main complaint is that it uses petroleum based propellants that can melt plastic or rubber.

My U360s have not melted and they look and feel fine to me.

But Andy also recommends silicone grease over silicone spray so I will probably try the Danco Silicone Faucet Grease next if needed.

Danco Silicone Faucet Grease (MSDS)
Dimethyl Polysiloxane 85-95%
Silicon Dioxide 5-15%

Liquid Wrench Silicone Spray (MSDS)
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene  3-7%
Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Solvent 40-70%
Carbon dioxide 3-4%
Dimethyl Polysiloxane 3-7%
Ethylbenzene 0.1-1%
Hydrocarbon Fluid 10-30%
Low Odor Base Solvent 10-30%
Mesitylene 3-7%
Naphthenic Petroleum Distillate 3-7%
Xylene (mixed isomers) 1-5%


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