@ad soyad use a wheel bearing grease (easily found at auto parts store) for the bearings. I mountain bike a lot. Pedro's Ice Wax is the best lube I've used on a chain. U csn use other bike chain specific oils, but in dirt they attract the dirt and, well, you have a dirty chain sooner, which causes poor shifting and chain suck. Grease on a chain is just a total mess and will be hard to clean and relube, which if riding in dirt can be frequent.
Didn't know that lithium grease could break down plastic. Glad I used silicone spray in the broadcast spreader gearbox - you can only get the plastic cover cracked apart as the bushing is still connected to the axle. It runs better now so ...
is Silicone Compound same as Silicone Grease? there is a piston on my hydraulic brake lever and needed Silicon Grease but is hard to find, that is why I ask if this is just the same? it needs to apply the grease on the rubber O-ring around the piston, this piston will push-pull the mineral oil inside the reservoir to activate the brake caliper... TIA c",?
I'm not familiar with silicone compound. I'd try going to the manufacturer's web site and checking the ingredients and recommended usages and then compare that to the one suggested by the brake manufacturer. Hope that helps.
@@HouseOfHacks they have almost the same properties except the Silicone Grease is food grade while the other is not... The Silicone compound for braking system is usually applied on external parts, mine was for the piston rubber gasket inside a piston chamber with Mineral oil... Anyhow I tried the silicone compound and it didn't last long, I will try Silicone Grease if I find one... Thanks for the reply, cheers c",?
You can use silicone grease on the brake system. My TSX OEM manual states to use silicone grease on the square cut seal inside the caliper piston bore and its also common to use this in the guide pins on the caliper mounting bracket.
Great vid. I agree, you definitely can, Yamaha service manual specifies silicone grease on brake calipers for everything that basically touches rubber boot or seal like pistons (seals) and caliper bracket pins (rubber boot). I doubt temperature would ever be excessive under normal operation in non-performance vehicle.
@@tristanmargot3896 Indeed other Haynes manuals recommend silicon grease for piston seals on calipers, though I wonder if this isn't also to avoid contamination of the brake fluid? It also recommends lithium grease for the bearings and red rubber grease is used on fork dust seals, but not on the oil seals or it contaminates the fork oil. Then there's copper grease to stop bolts seizing and I don't know what else. Quite confusing.
@@stevensteel8617too true, in the end I do what the OEM service manual says and you can't go wrong. I put copper grease on all my bolts not requiring locktite. RUclips is a great guide but I always use my common sense.
@@zacharymurdock6721 My Dodge requires silicone grease on the slides otherwise the rubber expands and binds the caliper from moving freely; the bearing surface is metal to metal and is not part of the sealed/greased slide. Silicone grease/paste is commonly rated for 400F so brake applications are generally fine. Its film strength does not handle high loads so bearing surfaces generally use petroleum lubricants with zinc and other additives.
I keep hearing conflicting advise re lithium grease - some say that due to the type of petroleum used(mineral or PAO oil) it’s actually safe for plastics. Whilst others, like in this video, say that because it is petroleum based it’s not ok.
Sil-glyde is made from silicone. It is highly recommended for brake applications including rubber boots, caliper contact points, slide pins. This silicone product is safe to use.
Verilen bilgilerde çok hata var. Lityum gresin içeriğinde mineral yağ olan var olmayan var. Mineral yağ içerikli olanlar kauçuk malzemelerde kullanılması önerilmez ancak mineral yağ yok ise kullanılabilir. Diğer husus ise silikon gresler kaliper pimlerinde kullanılan doğru ürünlerdir. Kaliper pimlerindeki sıcaklık yüksek değildir. Nitekim yüksek olsaydı körükler erirdi. Diğer tarafta abudment klipslerde (braketlerde) ve balata arkasında da bakır gres kullanılır. Video bu şekilde olmalıydı. çok hızlı hazırlanmış.
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It’s odd that silicone grease is not useful for high stress and temp applications because silicone is known for its extreme resistance to high temperatures. In fact, I use it for this purpose on a daily basis. There are a wide variety of silicone greases w/ various additives and many of them keep a high viscosity well into the 500°F range.
The auto parts store sales brake lubricant that is silicone based that says its rated for high temperatures... the AGS Brake Lube. The little pouch they give you when you buy brakes
I always used silicone grease for brake caliper sliders without any issues but will consider what you mention and try using a high temp non petroleum alternative.
The silicon spray you showed is not grease, but a very thin spray lube. Not all lithium grease is petroleum based. Lithium is just a thickener. They do make synthetic lithium grease .
Yes, what I showed was just a prop for the opening. Different viscosities are appropriate for different applications. I was talking in generalities. There are always exceptions. If your concerned about a particular application, it's always best to look at the application charts for the lubricant and suggestions from the manufacturer of the part you want to lubricate. Peace.
You sir are awesome! Thanks you!!! Would it be fair to say that Silicone is better for Rubber Connections while Lithium is better for metal to metal connections? Thanks for the video!
Sorry. You are totally wrong about silicone grease and breaks. You should have looked on vehicle manufacturer websites, specifically car data info. Silicone grease is specifically required for the guide pins. I just finished a brake job on a new ford and the Ford supplied grease was silicone. Stay in your lane, recommend lube for sliding doors. Maybe
He's not right neither for Lithium based grease or silicone both can be used safely. Additives are petroleum based not Lithium or Calcium but if it's not mentioned in datasheet then it can be used. I used before on plastic and had no problems I even washed it with gasoline to get it clean and had no issue you have to dry them quickly. Try on plastic bottles PET's if you don't believe me, if the plastic cracks that's because of ageing process, not because of the grease property another marketing propaganda !
Not much information. The title should say "Lithium grease vs silicone grease: Which to use on brake calipers ?" I viewed wondering about grease for brake, shifting, and latch cables.
Other commented they've seen Silicone grease recommended by OEM for brake applications on slide pins, boots, and pistons (especially Sli-gylde). My Toyota manual specifically requires Lithium Soap Base Glycol grease so that's what I use. Not sure why this type of Lithium product is favorable to them unless the formulation is unique. Should I assume it has the high heat Lithium qualities but without the damage to rubber? The Toyota manual does specifically say to not use it on the actual brake pad shims and instead use Disc Brake grease. In RUclips videos I see people smearing disc brake grease on everything without concern which based on all this I assume is bad -- at least one youtube video advocating for Sil-glyde says synthetic caliper grease causes rubber to swell. So you have: Lithium grease that is stated here to be petroleum based and bad for rubber. Silicone grease that's advocated to be used on rubber but said to not handle heat well. Lithium soap based glycol grease that Toyota says to use on rubber brake parts (not sure specifics on why this is favorable to Silicone.. better for heat and maybe doesn't have negative lithium qualities?) Disc Brake Grease that's used by mechanics everywhere-- are these always synthetic and cause the swelling?
Okay, everyone parrots that lithium grease decays plastic. I've never seen it. Have any of you? It is even sold in a plastic tub. So are we talking about plastic decay in some plastic made in the 1960's? There are many types of plastics these days.
Grease on brakes doesn't sound like a wise method to go; that is, for those who don't have a clue what this application you often refer to! I'm just sayin.. do you follow?
TRW makes brake grease called PFG110. in the datasheet you find out its pretty much lithium grease, yet they say its safe on rubbers. So then it depends what kind of rubber, i think nitrile rubber is different and some if not most automotive and brake parts and orings and seals and dust covers are made out of this material so its safe with lithium grease.
Not correct. Most lithium lube rate temperature is 130 degrees c and silicone grease can easily handle 200 degrees. So for the high-temperature situation, silicone is better.
Hello. I've seen many times White Lithium greases for Plastics, to avoid rattling and noises. Is that one ok, even more, Digital Pianos come with a white grease that avoids such wear an tear. Should still stick to Silicon grease?
the grease like the lithium from facom are petroleum free so no prob with plastic or rubber and better for heavy weight and temperature than silicon : best of 2 worlds
Well I never knew that.... good job i checked as I was going to use some lithium grease on a rubber on plastic seal... Was suspicious so good job u cleared it up for me!
Very well 👍 done liked.. Qs. Should you use silicone spray or regular grease for lubricating a revolving chair? Just wanted a quick fix and I have those 2 lying around and not inclined in buying something else. Thanks.
Hey nice video. Just the answers i was looking for... I was looking at lubricating the enclosure of a plastic cog used the power windows. I am looking for a lubricant to prevent the cog from sticking... So looking like the silicone grease is the way to go.
With our freezing weather my doors in my car were frozen tight as well as my trunk! ...my question is; is it safe to use Blaster industrial strength Silicone Lubricant in my door locks? Today I used WD-40 & worked the lock a lot, however my door lock isn’t working quite the same in my old 1999 Jetta! ~ once I could get in I went to a vehicle agency that sells just about anything car or truck! Water (snow & moisture) had accumulated & my weak tug on the trunk was assisted by a sales associate who suggested this product for my trunk seals! However, we did not discuss locks! Any advice Jeremy?
Tried WD-40 in the wheels below my sliding patio door. They turned better before reinstalling the door. But then it was just as hard to open/close. I think the friction is mostly along the weather stripping, which rubs against a band of plastic. So, I'll avoid the Lithium stuff, given that it's not good for plastic. Or should I? The plastic is not a moving part. Go with silicone? Or what about graphite?
I use silicone on my sliding doors and screens. I have seen a screen where the wheels were worn down and the screen's frame was rubbing on the sill rather than rolling.
What would you guys recommend for greasing graphics card fans? I have used both but I have found white lithium grease works best so far. Should I be using something else entirely?
Lithium is used as a thickening agent to keep the oil from running out of the item being lubricated. It is inexpensive and has good overall temperature and anti-corrosion properties.
There are a number of factors that will impact how often you need to apply grease. The user manual for whatever you're applying the grease to should have some good recommendations.
i have a metal(titanium?) part, grinding(actuating) plastic part. high speed, some heat. originally it has some white grease on it. since its contaminated and not really greasy any more, i need to replace it. what would be best to use?
looking for silicon paste or any type to use as lube for my caliper guide pins etc. any recommended brands besides 3m? looking for cheaper options atm. thank you!
Fantastic information well presented, nice and clear, very informative. Thank you. Oddly, I came here looking for information about silicone grease (& possible alternatives as I live quite a distance from any real towns) for my fountain pens, believe it or not. Amazingly, your information was so clear & concise as well as thorough, it was abundantly clear why I can only use Silicone Grease. Random I know, but still, super helpful. THANKS
Yes, it all depends on what products you're using where. Polyurethane is pretty resistant to most chemicals and shouldn't have any problems with most lithium greases. However many lithium greases contain petroleum based soaps that are not compatible with some plastics and rubbers so in general it's not recommended for those applications. As with anything like this, it's best to consult the manufacturer's data sheets for compatibility. Cheers.
Thank you Now for the brakes use white ceramik grease its expensive but i dont want anything else anymore It remains on the metal anns prevents rust and can take a lot of heat I also use it when i put the wheels on
Um, silicone is made from petroleum and is routinely used on rubber seals and plastic. And the statement that lithium grease is made from petroleum and thus will attack rubber and plastic is misleading in the extreme. Lithium soap is a thickening agent than can be mixed with a large variety of oils, not just petroleum oil, to make grease. You could mix it with olive oil. This entire video is nonsense.
I used a small amount of White Lithium Grease on the O-Rings of my heater hose quick connect coupler and a weeee bit on the pipes, before I attached the heater hoses to help them slide on. This is a 2007 Hummer H2, is this a FATAL ERROR?
Silicone greases for plastics and rubber parts Lithium grease for metal on metal hinges, metal fixtures, and any metals that have high friction like heavy doors, or car bonnet hinges
Interested in leaning more about what dielectric grease is and why you'd use it? This explains it: ruclips.net/video/GXyRYArHryU/видео.html
@ad soyad use a wheel bearing grease (easily found at auto parts store) for the bearings. I mountain bike a lot. Pedro's Ice Wax is the best lube I've used on a chain. U csn use other bike chain specific oils, but in dirt they attract the dirt and, well, you have a dirty chain sooner, which causes poor shifting and chain suck. Grease on a chain is just a total mess and will be hard to clean and relube, which if riding in dirt can be frequent.
So W40 from which of these Lithium Grease؟ OR Grease silicone ?
Hi Harley, I bought regin silicone grease it's WRAS recommended. Is this OK to use on diver watches?
Hi I would like to know what lubricant/grease or silicone is best for a vechile front strut mount........
Didn't know that lithium grease could break down plastic. Glad I used silicone spray in the broadcast spreader gearbox - you can only get the plastic cover cracked apart as the bushing is still connected to the axle. It runs better now so ...
Most RUclipsrs would have taken 12 minutes to convey this same amount of information. Nice work.
Glad it was helpful!
Omg yes I get so annoyed. They talka and talk and talk but can't get to the point.
With ads too no less. Nice concise video when I needed the info fast.
That's why I just subscribed lolol
@@fredwilliams7893 Well this is RUclips not tik tok and I'm Gen X not a zoomer. I'd prefer the 12 minute video.
Thank you, I got my answer. My application is for the pivot points on digital piano keys. Plastic on plastic. No stress, no heat, no stink, no sweat.
Happy to help. Cheers.
THANK YOU THAT CLEARS UP A LOT OF QUESTIONS I HAD. AND I HAVE BEEN USING THE WRONG PRODUCTS WRONG...
Hi, what grease would you recommend for replacing brake and clutch levers on a motorcycle, some say lithium and other say silicone grease
I'd use either silicone or a dry lubricant.
What about ceramic grease? thanks
What is the best lubricant for all aluminum gears? Thanks!
Hi , what do you recommend for a car panoramic sunroof ?
Thx for answering!
I would say silicone grease because it won't damage plastic and is waterproof.
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Thanks for your reply , but I'm talking about the rails , is a lithium grease good for these rails ?
Like Astro Beats said, I'd use silicone too. I'd be surprise if there's no plastic around the rails or in seals that it might get on.
@@HouseOfHacks
Well i agree with you both ! Thanks alot , finally some professional people whi knows how to do the job !
Thanks alot for you !
is Silicone Compound same as Silicone Grease?
there is a piston on my hydraulic brake lever and needed Silicon Grease but is hard to find, that is why I ask if this is just the same?
it needs to apply the grease on the rubber O-ring around the piston, this piston will push-pull the mineral oil inside the reservoir to activate the brake caliper...
TIA c",?
I'm not familiar with silicone compound. I'd try going to the manufacturer's web site and checking the ingredients and recommended usages and then compare that to the one suggested by the brake manufacturer. Hope that helps.
@@HouseOfHacks they have almost the same properties except the Silicone Grease is food grade while the other is not...
The Silicone compound for braking system is usually applied on external parts, mine was for the piston rubber gasket inside a piston chamber with Mineral oil...
Anyhow I tried the silicone compound and it didn't last long, I will try Silicone Grease if I find one...
Thanks for the reply, cheers c",?
Ah, I see. Yeah, brake fluid is pretty caustic; it'll probably need something designed to stand up to it. Hope you find what you need. Cheers.
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This has to be the most niche video I have ever watched but it was great ! Thanks for this right to point explanation :)
You can use silicone grease on the brake system. My TSX OEM manual states to use silicone grease on the square cut seal inside the caliper piston bore and its also common to use this in the guide pins on the caliper mounting bracket.
You definitely can, and I have seen it used OEM... 👨🏼🔧 but silicone grease won’t handle the high temps as well as specifically designed brake grease.
Great vid. I agree, you definitely can, Yamaha service manual specifies silicone grease on brake calipers for everything that basically touches rubber boot or seal like pistons (seals) and caliper bracket pins (rubber boot). I doubt temperature would ever be excessive under normal operation in non-performance vehicle.
@@tristanmargot3896 Indeed other Haynes manuals recommend silicon grease for piston seals on calipers, though I wonder if this isn't also to avoid contamination of the brake fluid? It also recommends lithium grease for the bearings and red rubber grease is used on fork dust seals, but not on the oil seals or it contaminates the fork oil. Then there's copper grease to stop bolts seizing and I don't know what else. Quite confusing.
@@stevensteel8617too true, in the end I do what the OEM service manual says and you can't go wrong. I put copper grease on all my bolts not requiring locktite. RUclips is a great guide but I always use my common sense.
@@zacharymurdock6721 My Dodge requires silicone grease on the slides otherwise the rubber expands and binds the caliper from moving freely; the bearing surface is metal to metal and is not part of the sealed/greased slide. Silicone grease/paste is commonly rated for 400F so brake applications are generally fine. Its film strength does not handle high loads so bearing surfaces generally use petroleum lubricants with zinc and other additives.
I keep hearing conflicting advise re lithium grease - some say that due to the type of petroleum used(mineral or PAO oil) it’s actually safe for plastics. Whilst others, like in this video, say that because it is petroleum based it’s not ok.
Sil-glyde is made from silicone. It is highly recommended for brake applications including rubber boots, caliper contact points, slide pins. This silicone product is safe to use.
Thanks for the information!
It's what I've used for several years and haven't noticed any issues. Maybe I don't heat up my brakes as much as some people do.
Pretty straightforward explanation. Thank you.
You're welcome.
To the point, easy to understand...excellently explained, thank you. Thumbed up and will keep an eye on your vids in future as well.
Thanks, I appreciate that! I'll be seeing you around. Peace.
Verilen bilgilerde çok hata var. Lityum gresin içeriğinde mineral yağ olan var olmayan var. Mineral yağ içerikli olanlar kauçuk malzemelerde kullanılması önerilmez ancak mineral yağ yok ise kullanılabilir. Diğer husus ise silikon gresler kaliper pimlerinde kullanılan doğru ürünlerdir. Kaliper pimlerindeki sıcaklık yüksek değildir. Nitekim yüksek olsaydı körükler erirdi. Diğer tarafta abudment klipslerde (braketlerde) ve balata arkasında da bakır gres kullanılır. Video bu şekilde olmalıydı. çok hızlı hazırlanmış.
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It’s odd that silicone grease is not useful for high stress and temp applications because silicone is known for its extreme resistance to high temperatures. In fact, I use it for this purpose on a daily basis. There are a wide variety of silicone greases w/ various additives and many of them keep a high viscosity well into the 500°F range.
The auto parts store sales brake lubricant that is silicone based that says its rated for high temperatures... the AGS Brake Lube. The little pouch they give you when you buy brakes
Yes, I was talking in generalities. There are specific formulations that may be designed for specific cases that are outside the normal cases. Peace.
I always used silicone grease for brake caliper sliders without any issues but will consider what you mention and try using a high temp non petroleum alternative.
Cheers!
The silicon spray you showed is not grease, but a very thin spray lube.
Not all lithium grease is petroleum based. Lithium is just a thickener. They do make synthetic lithium grease .
Yes, what I showed was just a prop for the opening. Different viscosities are appropriate for different applications. I was talking in generalities. There are always exceptions. If your concerned about a particular application, it's always best to look at the application charts for the lubricant and suggestions from the manufacturer of the part you want to lubricate. Peace.
You sir are awesome!
Thanks you!!!
Would it be fair to say that Silicone is better for Rubber Connections while Lithium is better for metal to metal connections?
Thanks for the video!
Thank you! Yes, that would be a great summary. Cheers.
Sir. See an orthodontist.
Sorry. You are totally wrong about silicone grease and breaks. You should have looked on vehicle manufacturer websites, specifically car data info. Silicone grease is specifically required for the guide pins. I just finished a brake job on a new ford and the Ford supplied grease was silicone. Stay in your lane, recommend lube for sliding doors. Maybe
You value the time of your viewers, thanks for nice information
Which is better for a car door hinges
SILICONE🎉🎉
He's not right neither for Lithium based grease or silicone both can be used safely. Additives are petroleum based not Lithium or Calcium but if it's not mentioned in datasheet then it can be used. I used before on plastic and had no problems I even washed it with gasoline to get it clean and had no issue you have to dry them quickly. Try on plastic bottles PET's if you don't believe me, if the plastic cracks that's because of ageing process, not because of the grease property another marketing propaganda !
A quibble: It's pronounce "silicone," not "silicon." They're two different things.
I want my expert to look, sound, and act like a auto guy! Thank god! Quick to the point..facts..facts...love it!
Glad you liked it. Thanks!
Not much information. The title should say "Lithium grease vs silicone grease: Which to use on brake calipers ?"
I viewed wondering about grease for brake, shifting, and latch cables.
Brake calibr metal to metal you should use anti seize grease (aluminum + copper + graphite) 👌
What about PS1 plastic mechanical parts? What type of grease should I use?
Excellent video! No BS and well explained. Thanks!
You're welcome! Glad you liked it.
Other commented they've seen Silicone grease recommended by OEM for brake applications on slide pins, boots, and pistons (especially Sli-gylde). My Toyota manual specifically requires Lithium Soap Base Glycol grease so that's what I use. Not sure why this type of Lithium product is favorable to them unless the formulation is unique. Should I assume it has the high heat Lithium qualities but without the damage to rubber?
The Toyota manual does specifically say to not use it on the actual brake pad shims and instead use Disc Brake grease. In RUclips videos I see people smearing disc brake grease on everything without concern which based on all this I assume is bad -- at least one youtube video advocating for Sil-glyde says synthetic caliper grease causes rubber to swell.
So you have:
Lithium grease that is stated here to be petroleum based and bad for rubber.
Silicone grease that's advocated to be used on rubber but said to not handle heat well.
Lithium soap based glycol grease that Toyota says to use on rubber brake parts (not sure specifics on why this is favorable to Silicone.. better for heat and maybe doesn't have negative lithium qualities?)
Disc Brake Grease that's used by mechanics everywhere-- are these always synthetic and cause the swelling?
Very useful!!! Thank you, sir!
You are welcome! Cheers.
Awesome , quick question . Can I use silicon grease on my bose qc35 headfones on/off switch ? Regards .
The dual flushing buttons on my toilet get corroded. On brand new replacement toilet flushing buttons, what would you suggest ?
Okay, everyone parrots that lithium grease decays plastic. I've never seen it. Have any of you? It is even sold in a plastic tub. So are we talking about plastic decay in some plastic made in the 1960's? There are many types of plastics these days.
this is wrong as a lot of the brake lubes will have a base of Polydimethylsiloxane a silicone see; Bendix brake lube, Super Lube brake grease, etc etc
Great video! Straight to the point.
What to use on O rings that are on EVAP system? I guess, there will be pressure, vacuum there.
Grease on brakes doesn't sound like a wise method to go; that is, for those who don't have a clue what this application you often refer to! I'm just sayin.. do you follow?
TRW makes brake grease called PFG110. in the datasheet you find out its pretty much lithium grease, yet they say its safe on rubbers. So then it depends what kind of rubber, i think nitrile rubber is different and some if not most automotive and brake parts and orings and seals and dust covers are made out of this material so its safe with lithium grease.
Wasted hours on 11 min videos that over complicate the answer. You sir got it in a couple minutes, well done.
Not correct. Most lithium lube rate temperature is 130 degrees c and silicone grease can easily handle 200 degrees. So for the high-temperature situation, silicone is better.
Is it safe to spray silicone on outside of electrical connector and on wire insulation? For automotive applications.
would lithium grease damage nylon rollers in heavy duty metal file cabinets? thanks
Be specific. What’s the grease you use for sliding pins in brake calipers?
Hello. I've seen many times White Lithium greases for Plastics, to avoid rattling and noises. Is that one ok, even more, Digital Pianos come with a white grease that avoids such wear an tear. Should still stick to Silicon grease?
So the answer is no you can't use those two on brake applications, but I am not going to tell you which one you should use...
the grease like the lithium from facom are petroleum free so no prob with plastic or rubber and better for heavy weight and temperature than silicon : best of 2 worlds
Good to know. Thanks!
can i use silicon grease on my PlayStation 2's moving plastic tray parts?
I need a dampner grease or material for my cassette deck doors. Since they are opening very fast,when new it used to be very slow.
Well I never knew that.... good job i checked as I was going to use some lithium grease on a rubber on plastic seal... Was suspicious so good job u cleared it up for me!
Thanks, happy to help.
Very well 👍 done liked.. Qs. Should you use silicone spray or regular grease for lubricating a revolving chair?
Just wanted a quick fix and I have those 2 lying around and not inclined in buying something else. Thanks.
Longboard bearings : Silicon lube :D q8 :D
A spreadsheet of what to use where and when would be invalubale to have! hint hint
Fast and perfectly explaining content, great! and idk why, but this guy is just so sympathetic 😀
im thinking what if i use sillicon spray with Teflon papper which is used in Printers Heating Sections? is it safe?
Answered above.
What about Molybdenum based grease ?
Is Lithium Grease safe for nylon rollers on garage doors?
Can silicone grease be used in Rubik’s cube?
Hey nice video. Just the answers i was looking for... I was looking at lubricating the enclosure of a plastic cog used the power windows. I am looking for a lubricant to prevent the cog from sticking... So looking like the silicone grease is the way to go.
Thanks and You're welcome!
after two days of digging, finally I found this video. thanks man.
Glad I could help.
With our freezing weather my doors in my car were frozen tight as well as my trunk!
...my question is; is it safe to use Blaster industrial strength Silicone Lubricant in my door locks? Today I used WD-40 & worked the lock a lot, however my door lock isn’t working quite the same in my old 1999 Jetta!
~ once I could get in I went to a vehicle agency that sells just about anything car or truck! Water (snow & moisture) had accumulated & my weak tug on the trunk was assisted by a sales associate who suggested this product for my trunk seals! However, we did not discuss locks!
Any advice Jeremy?
Yes, the silicone lubricant should work well on both the locks and seals.
Thank you for the explanation
As a shop owner I can confirm that silicone grease can in fact be used for brake applications and is highly recommended
What about mineral oil based grease?
silicon it for bearing and bearing electric motor
Good video and presentation about this topic. very helpful. Thank you.
Thanks for letting me know you found it helpful. You're welcome! Cheers.
Tried WD-40 in the wheels below my sliding patio door. They turned better before reinstalling the door. But then it was just as hard to open/close. I think the friction is mostly along the weather stripping, which rubs against a band of plastic.
So, I'll avoid the Lithium stuff, given that it's not good for plastic. Or should I? The plastic is not a moving part. Go with silicone? Or what about graphite?
I use silicone on my sliding doors and screens. I have seen a screen where the wheels were worn down and the screen's frame was rubbing on the sill rather than rolling.
can I use lithium grease in a gear box of a string trimmer (weedeater)?
Silicon grease would generally be safer. Cheers.
may the way its ,,,,,,,,,copper grease for brakes
Thanks for sharing!
On backs brake pads and ears but not on sliders/pins they will seize otherwise. Use silicone grease on them.
@@martinjp1 House of Hacks should have added this into the video.
Which lubricant doesnt attract dust?
So should I use silicone grease for a n64 game controller joystick?
That's what I'd use.
Great job H. of H.
What would you guys recommend for greasing graphics card fans? I have used both but I have found white lithium grease works best so far. Should I be using something else entirely?
The bearings are metal but the fins are plastic, I would go with lithium but wipe off from fins/plastic.
Other videos mentioning lubing a PC fan mention lithium.
You remind me of William Defoe
The video I needed 1 month ago 😢
so is it silicon grease or silicone grease? he says silicon and the screen says silicone
Words are hard.
And what about WD 40 for electrical circuits?
That's not really its intended use.
What would be best for high end hair clippers like oster clippers
Either would probably work. I'd be inclined to use silicone grease if there are plastic parts inside.
Why's it called lithium grease when it's petroleum based?
Lithium is used as a thickening agent to keep the oil from running out of the item being lubricated. It is inexpensive and has good overall temperature and anti-corrosion properties.
sir i want to understand how much we should add grease in bearing block , at what time interval we have to re-grease,
There are a number of factors that will impact how often you need to apply grease. The user manual for whatever you're applying the grease to should have some good recommendations.
Great vid. Thaks
Thank you for the easy informations, you made it all clear ❤️.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank God I found you. I was sitting here trying to decide between white lithium or silicone for a plastic mechanism.
Super! Glad to have been able to help. Peace.
i have a metal(titanium?) part, grinding(actuating) plastic part. high speed, some heat. originally it has some white grease on it. since its contaminated and not really greasy any more, i need to replace it. what would be best to use?
I'd first try to find the recommendation from the manufacturer. Failing that, I'd use silicone grease.
@@HouseOfHacks thank you
looking for silicon paste or any type to use as lube for my caliper guide pins etc. any recommended brands besides 3m? looking for cheaper options atm. thank you!
Sorry, I don't have a brand recommendation.
@Klippy Klop isnt silicone paste good for rubber and metal contact? it lubricates them.
Fantastic information well presented, nice and clear, very informative. Thank you. Oddly, I came here looking for information about silicone grease (& possible alternatives as I live quite a distance from any real towns) for my fountain pens, believe it or not. Amazingly, your information was so clear & concise as well as thorough, it was abundantly clear why I can only use Silicone Grease. Random I know, but still, super helpful. THANKS
Thanks for letting me know and glad to help! Peace!
lithium not for bearing
So... lithium grease for my bike chain and silicone grease for the bedroom?
That would be the correct matching. :-)
no lithium grease will harm the O-rings on the bike chain, use chain lube it is sticky and wont fling off.
O-rings on a bike chain? That's quite the bike chain. :-)
I suspect Christopher meant bicycle chain and you're thinking motorcycle chain.
Yes, it all depends on what products you're using where. Polyurethane is pretty resistant to most chemicals and shouldn't have any problems with most lithium greases. However many lithium greases contain petroleum based soaps that are not compatible with some plastics and rubbers so in general it's not recommended for those applications. As with anything like this, it's best to consult the manufacturer's data sheets for compatibility. Cheers.
What about silicone grease for upper and lower control arm bushings
Thank you
Now for the brakes use white ceramik grease its expensive but i dont want anything else anymore
It remains on the metal anns prevents rust and can take a lot of heat
I also use it when i put the wheels on
Glad you found something you like.
what kind of nonsense is this?
Um, silicone is made from petroleum and is routinely used on rubber seals and plastic. And the statement that lithium grease is made from petroleum and thus will attack rubber and plastic is misleading in the extreme. Lithium soap is a thickening agent than can be mixed with a large variety of oils, not just petroleum oil, to make grease. You could mix it with olive oil. This entire video is nonsense.
lithium not for rulmenti
What about synthetic lithium grease. Is it harmful on plastic. I can't Google it.
I used a small amount of White Lithium Grease on the O-Rings of my heater hose quick connect coupler and a weeee bit on the pipes, before I attached the heater hoses to help them slide on. This is a 2007 Hummer H2, is this a FATAL ERROR?
Silicone greases for plastics and rubber parts
Lithium grease for metal on metal hinges, metal fixtures, and any metals that have high friction like heavy doors, or car bonnet hinges
The biggest negative of lithium grease is the bottle burst and it's all over my pants. It's not coming out and it looks... It looks bad
Is it ok LITHIUM GREASE apply to ANGLE GRINDER GEARBOX.