Silicone Spray

[Cr0-Magnon]

Apart from price, is there any difference between something like this and the ones which are marketed as airsoft specific? (Abbey, Nuprol etc)

 

https://www.halfords.com/motoring/engine-oils-and-fluids/lubricating-and-penetrating-oil/halfords-silicone-spray-lubricant-500ml-621277.html

[strykerles]

I use one from my work that we use for lubricating door hinges and window gearboxes and it works fine.

 

Not had any problems with it

[Tactical Pith Helmet]

I use cheap as chips conveyor belt silicone oil.  Unbranded stuff in a plain bottle.  

 

Nothing has caught fire, exploded or shredded itself to pieces in the years I've used it.  

[Lozart]

19 hours ago, Cr0-Magnon said:

Apart from price, is there any difference between something like this and the ones which are marketed as airsoft specific? (Abbey, Nuprol etc)

 

https://www.halfords.com/motoring/engine-oils-and-fluids/lubricating-and-penetrating-oil/halfords-silicone-spray-lubricant-500ml-621277.html

 

If you watch any of Negative Airsofts vids you'll see that very can make an appearance. Personally I use the WD40 specialist sprays but that just because I'm a brand whore with more money than sense.

[Cr0-Magnon]

19 hours ago, strykerles said:

I use one from my work that we use for lubricating door hinges and window gearboxes and it works fine.

 

Not had any problems with it

 

They fire OK, yeah?

[strykerles]

The brand I use is wurth, no dry seals here 😜

[Lozart]

19 hours ago, strykerles said:

The brand I use is wurth, no dry seals here 😜

 

Expensive, I like the cut of your jib!

[strykerles]

Supplied by work, got 4 cans 😁

[EDcase]

On 15/02/2022 at 14:40, Cr0-Magnon said:

Apart from price, is there any difference between something like this and the ones which are marketed as airsoft specific? (Abbey, Nuprol etc)

 

https://www.halfords.com/motoring/engine-oils-and-fluids/lubricating-and-penetrating-oil/halfords-silicone-spray-lubricant-500ml-621277.html

Yeah, I think that would be fine to use.

(I'll probably get some next time I need)

[Lozart]

56 minutes ago, strykerles said:

Supplied by work, got 4 cans 😁

 

Nice! Electronics or window fitting?

[strykerles]

Window fitting, van is useful for gamedays too

[ak2m4]

Not noticed a huge difference between the strays, however there's was a big difference in the quality of thicker silicon grease I tried.  Nothing came close to Super Lube silicone grease.  Not sure what they put in it - almost evil stuff!  Probably a little overkill for Airsoft.  

Edited February 18, 2022 by ak2m4

[Cr0-Magnon]

I did buy 2 x cans of this. As suspected the consistency seems the same and it's certainly far better value at £4 for 500ml compared to £6 for 150ml of the Abbey stuff. My only slight issue with it, is Cassandra's Dad (Only Fools & Horses, dodgy mobile phone scene) would describe it as "A bit urgent"

It rushes out and causes a foamy puddle (don't be filthy!).

[Cannonfodder]

There was me thinking of a different Cassandra