Silicone Lube (oil)

[Chairmanlao]

Before you say, search for it.
I did.

http://airsoftpacific.com/viewtopic.php ... licone+oil

http://airsoftpacific.com/viewtopic.php ... licone+oil

The comments I learned was

"as long as it's not petroleum based and pure silicone oil"
"You can use Teflon oil safely. I can vouch for Tri-Flow brand. A lot of my collegues use it. I have used it for years without any issues and it will not stain your gun. You can use it for AEG or GBB safely"
"The issue is with material comparability. Regardless of the type of oil, it must be compatible with the plastics used in most AS guns. Some oils will cause a breakdown of the plastics and weakness is the result. Be careful of some of the advice you are getting. a conservative approach is best. Read the label on the lubricant container. Some of the refined silicones are the best for this purpose.
One other issue with lubrication is the amount used. A tiny amount (drops) will serve the purpose. Much more just attracts dirt and is counterproductive to what your purpose is. I used to service Glocks, some of them coming in looked liked they had been dipped in oil and the amount of dirt accumulation and cleaning required was incredible."


Anyways.
My question is, can we get a few brands, and some no no brands.

The problem is I live a bit far from Home Depot, like big hardware stores.
So I picked up this CRC Heavy Duty Silicone Multi-Use lube.
http://www.amazon.com/CRC-05074-Silicon ... B000BXKZUG

Seeing how the warning states "Acetone 67-64-1, heptane 142-82-" etc etc.
So what should one avoid, and can one get a good brand.

Thanks

[Aeacus]

Request the MSDS on the item in question. Home Depot will print it off for you if you request it at the help desk. You will know exactly what is in the can when you read that MSDS sheet.

[Fred]

What part of the replica are you using this for? I assume the barrel?
If so, any light weight lube will be fine, go to a bicycle store or hobby shop. The reason people suggest silicon is that it's inherently light (although you can get heavy stuff too), and safe. Teflon base is also good too, wax might even be a option. If you are looking to grease your gear box use lithium grease, it's cheap and it works.

[Chairmanlao]

I'm actually using it for GBB mostly.
Since propane is a bit dry...

[icebullet]

Well, if it's for a GBB, then lube up your mags.

What gun and what propane adapter?

[Chairmanlao]

Well, if it's for a GBB, then lube up your mags.

What gun and what propane adapter?

Not only my mags, but the internals too.
For example, a custom TM hi capa build. The slide sticks to the frame without some lube.

[DJ]

some of the issues you need to be aware of. Plastic comparability, thus the warning against petroleum products, Viscosity ( thickness) you want more viscous type oil for stuff like your slide issue. Most people use far too much lube on their applications, particularly guns. Measure it out in drops. Lube attracts dirt too, so avoid excess of what you need. As an example, a real Glock pistol calls for 5 drops of oil when cleaning / reassembly. I used to service duty Glocks and some would come in with so much oil and gunk (dirt) as to be non functional. A little goes a long way when lubing.