Best lubricant on Reddit
177 reviews from r/Glocks, r/woodworking, r/MechanicAdvice and 50 more subreddits
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#1
Super Lube
4.3
(9)
"Super lube is awesome stuff. Use it on your rails, your prints, your margarita machine, etc."
"11/10 super recommend super lube."
"I just use some super lube ptfe oil and it works great."
"Super Lube Synthetic Grease. It's formula is very similar to Mil-com TW25b."
"Super lube"
"Superlube 51004 for the rails, 21030 for the lead screws."
"I use "super lube"."
"If the guides are metal, I’d try Superlube."
"Super lube multi-purpose grease for the bolt and trigger, thick silicone oil for the piston head."
#2
White Lithium Grease
4.3
(7)
"I know it’s unlikely but if anybody finds this thread: white lithium grease was the answer."
"As others have said, white lithium grease. Hands down, that is **the** correct answer."
"Use White Lithium Grease [https://www.amazon.com/Pe"
"White Lithium and you don't need much."
"I’d go with white lithium grease, very cheap and efficient for any moving parts."
"Spray on white lithium grease."
"Fill er up with white lithium grease."
#3
WD-40
3.5
(8)
"PTFE Dry lube, WD-40 makes some."
"Bind some bees wax with wd40, it’s weird but it works."
"They name wd40 all purpose."
"Bambu recommends this one, but make sure you buy the right one, WD-40 comes in different variants."
"They say WD-40 but that stuff is more of a solvent than a lubricant."
"Wd40"
"Wd40"
"A layer of WD-40 is enough."
#4
Beeswax
4.3
(6)
"Wax. Beeswax or furniture finishing Wax."
"You can also use beeswax... it doesn’t take much."
"The traditional lubricant is a beeswax candle..."
"Bees wax for sure."
"Beeswax blended with boiled linseed oil works well for me."
"I like a twist on the traditional recipe. Bees wax, lard, and 5w30."
#5
Ballistol
4.6
(5)
"Just use Ballistol"
"Ballistol for everything."
"Ballistol is great. You can use it on metal, plastic, vinyl, leather and wood."
"I just use Ballistol for cleaning and lightly wiping down surfaces."
"I use ballistol on just about everything."
#6
Silicone Grease
4.6
(5)
"I like a bit of silicone grease. It’s readily available for plumbing, medical equipment or scuba equipment, or Amazon."
"Siilicone grease, oil, or any sort of lubricant for plastic to metal contact should should be fine."
"Silicone grease! It doesn’t attract dust and gunk like WD40 does."
"I used silicone grease on my MTB shifters, works well."
"I would use silicone based lube."
#7
CLP
4.0
(5)
"CLP."
"CLP and ballistol for all."
"I use CLP for all my firearms and have never had any issues."
"I just use generic CLP , wipe it down after a range session and apply a drop of lube to the recommended areas."
"Personally been using CLP to clean and Lucas oil on a needle to lubricate certain contact spots."
#8
Squirt
5.0
(4)
"A wax based lube like squirt is outstanding for dry conditions."
"Squirt is amazing and people have done independent testing on it."
"Squirt is my favorite for dry conditions."
"Wax your chains and carry the little bottle of Squirt
Or just use Squirt. Lube in the evening so it dries all night"
#9
Lucas gun oil
4.3
(4)
"I use Lucas gun oil and mix it with some motor oil in a needle applicator. Works great for me"
"Lucas gun oil at Lordco."
"I use Lucas gun oil."
"I use Lucas gun oil on my handguns, from cheap polymer pistols all the way up to my fancy hanguns."
#10
Motor Oil
3.8
(4)
"10w-30 motor oil."
"Any oil will do."
"Yes, I would use a light motor oil or sewing machine oil"
"Any kind of all purpose oil off the shelf will work just fine."
#11
Deoxit
5.0
(3)
"You want Deoxit F5 or the 100% concentrate version F100, literally called fader lube."
"Caig Deoxit D5 is the stuff that works the best."
"Use D5 for pots and F5 for faders."
#12
Gun Butter
4.7
(3)
"Gun butter"
"I’m a big Gun Butter fan myself."
"I keep gun butter in my ammo box."
#13
Slip2000
4.3
(3)
"I’ve been using slip2000 for years on everything and love it."
"Slip-2000 or Rem Oil have never let me down."
"Slip 2000."
#14
N/A
4.0
(3)
"Thick gear oil."
"I’ve always just used heavy gear oil to keep the o-rings from drying out and the chain from rusting."
"Lots of people recommend something heavier like a mix of oil/grease so that it stays on the gun longer."
#15
Lucas Gun Grease
5.0
(2)
"I use Lucas Gun Grease."
"I’m a big fan of the Lucas gun grease!"
#16
Candle Wax
5.0
(2)
"I used wax from old candles, years ago, and haven’t had a problem since."
"Candle wax."
#17
Paraffin
5.0
(2)
"Paraffin. Rub it on both of the sliding surfaces, and the drawers will feel good as new."
"Paraffin has worked well for years."
#18
G96
5.0
(2)
"G96 is the brand I use, and I have not had any issues."
"Big fan of G96."
#19
UMHW Tape
5.0
(2)
"The UMHW tape is the bees knees."
"UMHW Tape is better than any wax or oil."
#20
PB Blaster
5.0
(2)
"This stuff was gold."
"PB blaster, used to work In a gin and after the season was done you tear down the entire gin and rebuild during the off season, this stuff was gold."
#21
Deodorizing Lubricant
5.0
(2)
"Lubricant is incredible, only been two days but as others have mentioned it coats the bag and shit just slides out."
"So glad your mom had a positive experience."
#22
Vaseline
3.0
(3)
"Vaseline works fine."
"Vaseline would probably work as well."
"Vaseline is a common industrial lubricant in some food plants."
#23
Krytox
4.5
(2)
"One great thing about Krytox is when wiped with a clean cloth, it removes easily, bringing all contaminants with it."
"Krytox"
#24
It's in the Bag Liquid Deodorant
4.5
(2)
"My second bag change with the new “It’s in the bag” liquid deodorant was amazing!"
"I’m just received my samples and used one today for bag change."
#25
Lucas
4.5
(2)
"I personally like Lucas oil the best."
"Lucas or make your own like School of the American Rifle"
#26
Hoppes
4.5
(2)
"I just use Hoppes.. same as i have for 30+ years"
"I've been using hoppes and ballistol for the most part."
#27
Motul
4.5
(2)
"I've done 3500 km on my brand new mt07 2024."
"Motul to lube every about every 1000km"
#28
Frog Lube
4.5
(2)
"I use Frog Lube on my Glocks and it works excellent."
"I use frog lube for everything. I just like it better than oil."
#29
Uber Lube
4.5
(2)
"Uber lube all the way."
"One doctor I saw recommended Uber Lube so it's what I use."
#30
Smoove
4.5
(2)
"I really like Smoove...it's a wax-based lube that has done a really good job keeping my chain clean."
"Smoove or Flowerpower."
#31
Aloe Cadabra
4.0
(2)
"I just discovered a new one I really like on Amazon that I’m using with my dilators called “Aloe Cadabra.”"
"On the advice of this sub, I got Aloe Cadabra from amazon. good stuff."
#32
Johnson’s
4.0
(2)
"Johnson’s Paste wax if you can get at a decent price"
"Johnson’s paste wax."
#33
Slippery Stuff
4.0
(2)
"My pelvic floor physiotherapist recommends Slippery Stuff."
"Sliquid H20 or Slippery Stuff are the brands I use."
#34
Lithium Grease
4.0
(2)
"Lithium grease is an ideal lubricant for those hinges."
"Lithium grease."
#35
Silicone Spray
4.0
(2)
"Silicone spray."
"Silicone spray or gel"
#36
CLENZOIL
4.0
(2)
"Clenzoil works on anything."
"CLENZOIL"
#37
Maxima
4.0
(2)
"Maxima chain wax to lube it."
"I use wd40 chain cleaner and maxima chain wax."
#38
Paste Wax
4.0
(2)
"Paste wax."
"Pastewax works pretty good."
#39
Tri-Flo
4.0
(2)
"Tri-Flo."
"Tri-flo."
#40
Marine Grease
4.0
(2)
"I use a tube of marine grease."
"I’d think; some sort of marine grease?"
#41
Wax
3.5
(2)
"Wax or bar soap."
"Wax. The goal isn't to lubricate your chain at this point."
#42
Lucas Oil
5.0
(1)
"I just use Lucas oil"
#43
Silicone and PFPE Oils
5.0
(1)
"Silicone and PFPE oils are basically inert and won't degrade any plastic."
#44
Lucas White Grease
5.0
(1)
"Lucas white grease"
#45
Silicone Grease/Oil
5.0
(1)
"If it's plastic I'll use silicone grease/oil or a dry lube."
#46
Medical Grade Lubricant
5.0
(1)
"Medical grade sterile lubricant is best"
#47
Helimax
5.0
(1)
"As u/Westerdutch said Helimax XP is generally recommended."
#48
Honda
5.0
(1)
"I have been using gear oil and kerosene for many years since the Honda I had recommended it and it's been great."
#49
Bio-Oil
5.0
(1)
"For all my valve instruments I have switched to Berp Bio oil products, not because it is natural but because they actually work."
#50
Dupont Chain Saver
5.0
(1)
"What I use, on a very long recumbent trike chain, is Dupont Chain Saver."
#51
Billy Jealousy
5.0
(1)
"It’s expensive AF but dam it’s great."
#52
Castrol
5.0
(1)
"Quality synthetic car engine oil. I usually use Castrol 5w-30."
#53
MIL-COMM TW25B Gun Grease
5.0
(1)
"My preference is for MIL-COMM TW25b gun grease and MC2500 gun oil."
#54
Labelle Model Train Lube
5.0
(1)
"Labelle is the gold standard for model train lube."
#55
Universal Lithium Grease
5.0
(1)
"I use a universal lithium grease. The one in a jar rather than a spray can."
#56
Amazon
5.0
(1)
"Just get a $7 bottle of silicone shock oil from Amazon my guy."
#57
Dry Graphite
5.0
(1)
"I’ve had good luck with dry graphite."
#58
Silicon Blaster Spray
5.0
(1)
"I used Silicon Blaster spray."
#59
Silicone Grease/Lubricant
5.0
(1)
"Any silicon-based grease/lubricant should do."
#60
Ballistol Universal Cleaner/Lubricant
5.0
(1)
"I prefer ballistol universal as its not toxic."
#61
X-Lube
5.0
(1)
"X-Lube is the best I‘ve tried so far."
#62
ALG Go Juice
5.0
(1)
"ALG - Go Juice. Both the grease and oil."
#63
KG Gun Oil
5.0
(1)
"I use kg gun oil and spartan tactical gun grease."
#64
It's in the Bag Deodorizing Lubricant
5.0
(1)
"Thanks for the link friend, just ordered the sample."
#65
GLEIT-µ HF 400
5.0
(1)
"Approved lubricants: GLEIT-µ HF 400, Mogul LV 2-EP or Super Lube 210xx"
#66
Lithium Spray
5.0
(1)
"I have used lithium spray on the hinges for years and it works fine."
#67
Plumber's Grease
4.0
(1)
"Plumbers grease"
#68
Flowerpower Wax
4.0
(1)
"Do a half decent degrease and rinse with isopropyl... then just run flowerpower wax through it."
#69
Good Clean Love
4.0
(1)
"Everything I've ready suggests that Good Clean Love is sperm safe."
#70
Synthetic Motor Oil
4.0
(1)
"I use clean synthetic motor oil mixed with high temp grease."
#71
Boretech
4.0
(1)
"Boretech makes oil (friction guard) and a long term spray (shield)."
#72
White Lithium
4.0
(1)
"White lithium grease. That's what was on mine when it came."
#73
Chain Wax
4.0
(1)
"Gear oil or chain wax lube for lube"
#74
Baby Oil
4.0
(1)
"Baby oil by Diddy"
#75
Lithium Lock Lubricant
4.0
(1)
"I like the dry lithium lock lubricant, but just about anything will work"
#76
Liberty
4.0
(1)
"I use Liberty sewing machine oil I found on Amazon."
#77
Food Safe Grease
4.0
(1)
"Just google food safe grease."
#78
Wurth
4.0
(1)
"Wurth also makes a grease that sprays on and then dries to a thick grease, called HHS Plus."
#79
Lube Recipe
4.0
(1)
"A good lube recipe is 50% lamb tallow and 50% beeswax."
#80
Fluid Film
4.0
(1)
"Fluid Film"
#81
WD-40 Silicone Spray
4.0
(1)
"Wd40 silicone spray."
#82
MP2 Lithium Grease
4.0
(1)
"That grease is too thick. You need MP2 lithium grease."
#83
CRC Power Lube w/ PTFE
4.0
(1)
"Can I use power lube w/ PTFE?"
#84
WD-40 Water Resistant Specialist
4.0
(1)
"I use WD 40 water resistant specialist."
#85
3-in-1 Electric Motor Oil
4.0
(1)
"Tend to use 3 in 1's electric motor oil for general lubrication."
#86
TW25B
4.0
(1)
"I use tw25B on the rails and WC on the barrel."
#87
Hoppes Oil
4.0
(1)
"I make sure I'm keeping 'em clean and a thin oil like Hoppes #9."
#88
Lucas Oil Products
4.0
(1)
"I like Lucus Oil products."
#89
Slip
4.0
(1)
"Slip it may work well. It's a synthetic tallow-like product."
#90
M Pro7
4.0
(1)
"I like M Pro7."
#91
High Quality Chain Lube
4.0
(1)
"A high quality chain lube might work."
#92
M9
3.0
(1)
"I don’t really need lubrication with my ileo, but I am always looking for something better than my go-to M9 and devrom combo for odor."
#93
Silicate Based Furniture Polish
3.0
(1)
"A silicate based furniture polish has always worked in my experience."
#94
Bearing Grease
3.0
(1)
"A tub of bearing grease and a dirty finger seems to do the job."
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