What Lubricant to use on my Saitek F16 combat rudder pedals??

[The_Nephilim]

Hey Everybody,

 

It is time to relubricate my rudder pedals. Last time I used some industrial strength Silicone lubricant which seems OK but not sure about using it again..

 

Once I tear it apart I will see how it went from last time I lubricated it like if dust and such is stuck on where I lubricated it with this silicone spray..

 

This time I was thinking maybe use a Dry Graphite lubricant or what else could I try here?

[SMH]

I use WD-40 Silicone on my stick gimbals and rudder pedal rails. It's safe for plastic parts. (DON'T use the regular WD-40!)

[The_Nephilim]

55 minutes ago, SMH said:

I use WD-40 Silicone on my stick gimbals and rudder pedal rails. It's safe for plastic parts. (DON'T use the regular WD-40!)

Hey this is the stuff I bought last time is it the same as the wd-40 silicone or is this stuff here different?

 

 

https://www.amazon.com/Blaster-16-SL-Industrial-Strength-Lubricant/dp/B0019LV3GO/ref=sr_1_1?crid=396REH39V3RZE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.2FS4lDuslKV4iQvgBrbn0PLcHed3ikjF3K2BFsY3zxGyeXkLsmR-0trSSaYfxPepX4No2edrcaJloiRcf205n9jjsQotcJtmSaixSsZSZuXw7mF-esVt35CgZ7-m09Zhned0sS1nC_5vz3EpNsdkWbwNecTjRicCVN1m4J1H9U-slbfmPu2_XG6KiBCNcsrzNJTUUz4fBki-2xW444TO6i7m-kfvnoX2eP0Cz6qe1UBuc_3KgFRpubiCn4_Ncrri-ckACQcdP-7sy_C0zxU2dHtTpzIO1nSFKdBImIvtwSU.pfbgL78wUxrikq822j1WWhzGQZrjVcMhXQJNTzCzBh4&dib_tag=se&keywords=blaster%2Bsilicone%2Blubricant%2Bspray%2B11oz&qid=1709101527&sprefix=blaster%2Caps%2C86&sr=8-1&th=1

 

 

is the wd-40 like what they used in the old rubiks cube in the 1980's?

[SMH]

No idea how similar they are but they probably produce similar results.

Didn't the Rubik's Cubes have a dry lube in them?

This stuff works fine for me. Doesn't last forever, I need to re-apply it a few times a year. And yes, it might contribute to buildup of dust and other gunk, particularly on pedals on the floor, though I can't really say I've seen that. It seems to actually dry and not stay wet for long, which is good.

And, again, the reason to avoid traditional oil-based lubricants like regular WD-40, 3-in-1 Oil or petroleum jelly (Vaseline) is that they can potentially react with some plastics and degrade them. This silicone oil based stuff should be safe for plastics and I haven't had a problem in the 2 or so years I've been using it. I have a Saitek X-55, CH-Pro throttle (the linear one, it really benefits from applications of this stuff!) and Thrustmaster T.Flight pedals with the steel rails that the pedals glide on. Helps them all!

[The_Nephilim]

hmm well I just read the can of the stuff I have and it states it contains petroleum distillates so I guess that it is oil based lubricant.. I will look for the pure silicone spray.. I may need to clean the old stuff off with electric celaner.

Edited February 28, 2024 by The_Nephilim
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