Silicon spray lube

**SVboy** · 3rd October 2007, 08:07

Who has any opinions on CRC 808 silicon spray lube? My theory is that it will be better for lubing footpegs, sidestands, clutch and brake levers etc, because it wont leave a sticky residue that traps dust etc as CRC or WD40 tend to. Therefore-less abrasive in the long run. Any thoughts ?

**NZsarge** · 3rd October 2007, 08:13

Originally Posted by SVboy

Who has any opinions on CRC 808 silicon spray lube? My theory is that it will be better for lubing footpegs, sidestands, clutch and brake levers etc, because it wont leave a sticky residue that traps dust etc as CRC or WD40 tend to. Therefore-less abrasive in the long run. Any thoughts ?

seems a fair enough conclusion to me.

**ynot slow** · 3rd October 2007, 20:35

Yep should be fine,look on the specs on can,usually says ok for ranch sliders,zips,etc,no cling ons of dust.I use it on curtain tracks and have no problems with residue,even if overspray gets on walls or drapes,mind you can't say the same for the cockie who used crc556 for his tracks,the guys wife needed new drapes,wallpaper due to residue.

**Swoop** · 3rd October 2007, 21:07

Just do not get it anywhere you might want to paint. Now or later on.

Bitch of a product for painters to deal with.

**vagrant** · 3rd October 2007, 21:27

Use Breakfree CLP. It is a gun oil with a teflon additive. Repels water quite nicely and is designed to be able to work under load, so will do nicely in the pivot points on your bike, like stands and brake levers.
The film that CRC makes when it dries off is actually hydroscopic. It attracts water! Try wiping a saw blade down with it and hanging it the shed. See how long it takes to start rusting!!
CLP will not completely dry out, so keeps protecting. Its also great for when you are putting your bike into storage too.

**JMemonic** · 4th October 2007, 14:47

Originally Posted by vagrant

Use Breakfree CLP. It is a gun oil with a teflon additive. Repels water quite nicely and is designed to be able to work under load, so will do nicely in the pivot points on your bike, like stands and brake levers.
The film that CRC makes when it dries off is actually hydroscopic. It attracts water! Try wiping a saw blade down with it and hanging it the shed. See how long it takes to start rusting!!
CLP will not completely dry out, so keeps protecting. Its also great for when you are putting your bike into storage too.

Interesting, never tried that saw blade thing but we used to use it in the workshop it we suspected a distributor cap or a set of lead were porous, seemed to work well for a temporary fix, but that might explain some of things.

**laRIKin** · 4th October 2007, 17:57

I have found that CRC dry's out, I'm not sure about WD40.
I prefer to use Inox as it lasts longer.
But yes Silicon would be good for the reason you give.

**TLDV8** · 4th October 2007, 18:09

Originally Posted by SVboy

Who has any opinions on CRC 808 silicon spray lube? My theory is that it will be better for lubing footpegs, sidestands, clutch and brake levers etc, because it wont leave a sticky residue that traps dust etc as CRC or WD40 tend to. Therefore-less abrasive in the long run. Any thoughts ?

I use a lot of it but mainly for cosmetic things like painted surfaces,engine cases,cable inner's,that sort of thing.
Although it is called a lubricant,i do not think they mean a loading bearing lubricant like grease or copper / moly based never seize which those items you mentioned need (long term)
You would probably need to apply it before every ride to avoid it breaking down and then wear setting in.
It is more of a protectant and household type lubricant. (in my opinion only) but love the stuff all the same, i would spray it on my cornflakes if it wasn't so pricey.

**Warr** · 5th October 2007, 23:10

Originally Posted by vagrant

Use Breakfree CLP. It is a gun oil with a teflon additive. Repels water quite nicely and is designed to be able to work under load, so will do nicely in the pivot points on your bike, like stands and brake levers.
The film that CRC makes when it dries off is actually hydroscopic. It attracts water! Try wiping a saw blade down with it and hanging it the shed. See how long it takes to start rusting!!
CLP will not completely dry out, so keeps protecting. Its also great for when you are putting your bike into storage too.

For protecting metal I regularly use CRC 66 - the Marine one. It will penetrate and neutralize. Not sure how it does.
Not useful where you need to lube tho

**Pancakes** · 6th October 2007, 12:22

Might not be exactly what your after for this but graphite powder is an awesome dry lube, fills in gaps so adds to surface area on flat surfaces, no chemicals to mess with paint etc. Stays still once it's been under load but easy enough to remove if you want to clean/apply something else. Used as fishing and gun lube so easy to get and comes in a "puffer" so you can get it into tight places.

**fergie** · 14th October 2007, 07:18

been a big fan of inox for a long time, seems to lube without the sticky residue of crc.it wont eat plastics like crc.

**hospitalfood** · 14th October 2007, 08:15

i use silicon spray lube, and shit sticks to it.......good on bodywork ( unless you have to paint ), plastics, rubbers etc. if you ride in the wet a lot its good because you can wipe of the dirt easily and re-spray. Inox, crc, wd40, gun oil probably better for moving metal parts in my opinion.
Silicon personal lubricant is spectacular I hear, have not tried it though, garanteed to last longer than you. only way to get rid of it is a shower, hard to get of sheets etc. very very good lube if you like that kind of thing.

**marty** · 14th October 2007, 08:55

LPS1 is the product you need. It is an aviation product that comes in a spray can, goes on wet, dries with a lubing protective cover. we use it on cabling and everywhere we don't want dust attracted.

available in east tamaki:

http://www.enco.co.nz/ProductDetails.aspx?id=19834

**SVboy** · 19th October 2007, 10:21

Cheers Marty-I will look for it in ChCh-good for cables you say?

**HungusMaximist** · 19th October 2007, 13:14

Originally Posted by marty

LPS1 is the product you need. It is an aviation product that comes in a spray can, goes on wet, dries with a lubing protective cover. we use it on cabling and everywhere we don't want dust attracted.

available in east tamaki:

http://www.enco.co.nz/ProductDetails.aspx?id=19834

Is this a general purpose lubricant?

Or can I use it on something more specific?

Thanks...