RSM Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 Bit late to the thread but UK bound folks might find this link useful, it seems to be the right stuff http://shop.comdir.co.uk/Products.aspx?int...trWebTemplate=T So, having read of the thread, what I want to do in the event of a total rebuild is to take everything out of my gearbox, wipe the box and gears down, polish the piston rails, then give the inside of the box a spray and then the gears a liberal coating then reassemble everything then not worry about needing to grease my gears for the next 6 months? Link to post Share on other sites
Docv400 Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 That looks to be the correct sort of stuff. You really need to do more prep than just wiping down your gears/piston/g-box shells. They should be thouroughly degreased to give the best results, and heated slightly before application and a bit more after. Two or three very thin coats is best, rather than one thick one, with some heating in between (with a heat gun, just enough to dry the film out fully). Then when it's fully cured (around 10-15 minutes usually, check the spec) you can polish the mating parts (rails on piston and g-box, gear teeth, tappet plate tracks, etc) with a fibre brush in a Dremel. Link to post Share on other sites
Blink43va Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 Found this? Interesting... for firearms and "airguns"... http://www.davescatalog.com/pages/2/Birchw...-Lubricant.html Im thinking this is best, however: http://www.drillspot.com/products/311617/D..._Film_Lubricant Standards USDA H2 Registered Item Silicone Dry Film Lubricant Container Size 11.0 oz Can Base Molybdenum Disulphide Solid Lubricant Film Type Dry Link to post Share on other sites
Docv400 Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 Molykote is the one I use but the other is probably the same formulation. Whatever you get, read the safety precautions and follow them to the letter. The latest stuff is much safer than the old ones, they were extremely carcinogenic (among other things). Link to post Share on other sites
infected Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 Yeah, they sell the birchwood Casey stuff at my local gun store. If I had had the patience I would have done it in my M249 I was working on, but once the parts came in.... I couldn't help but get it back together asap. Link to post Share on other sites
Blink43va Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 Do you have the Birchwood Casey stuff Infected? I may just get one as 11 oz seems like alot for the Molykote, though I bet the overall product is better. Link to post Share on other sites
infected Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Nah I don't have it. I've thought about getting it, but never did. Link to post Share on other sites
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