Docv400 Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 ...Do you think the open gear oil would suffice anyway? It would be a good lube for the gears, but it's not a dry lube. One of the advantages of a dry lube is it doesn't hold dust/dirt like grease/oil does. Whats the word on dry lube for the piston? ...Possibly dry lube the cylinder... You can do the rails on the piston, they're the only parts that bear on the g/box. It should be enough to do the gearbox rails though. It would be very difficult to get an even coating on the inside of a cylinder, and as it's a very smooth/polished surface, the dry lube may not adhere properly. You'd have to 'hone' the inside surface with a fine abrasive first. I've been toying with the idea for a while myself. You can get a brush-on 321R as well, maybe applying it with a fine sponge would work. Link to post Share on other sites
gorilla77 Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 It would be a good lube for the gears, but it's not a dry lube. One of the advantages of a dry lube is it doesn't hold dust/dirt like grease/oil does... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Righto Doc- thanks. While I'm thinking about it: MOLYKOTE-D321R-AEROSOL http://www.aircraftmaterialsuk.com/data/chem/aero.html Link to post Share on other sites
Shard Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 I think that is who I emailed asking about prices etc gorilla77 Link to post Share on other sites
gorilla77 Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 ah right haha I just phoned the fellas above, they said to contact Aerospheres on 02084247280 http://www.aerospheres.com/ Link to post Share on other sites
gorilla77 Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 We are pleased to quote you as follows: MOLYKOTE 321R- Aerosol 400ml. At £ 12.00/ea. Dlv. Anywhere in the UK - £15.00 (next day service) Payment by credit card accepted. Ben Nemenyi , M.D. Aerospheres UK Ltd. E-Mail ben@aerospheres.com Tel + 44 208 424 7277 £15 delivery? Ouch. Link to post Share on other sites
tome Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 Probably because it's an aerosol so has to be couriered. Link to post Share on other sites
Joaz Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 Maybe you should ask for the 1kg paste. This one isn't inflammable. I think it will be better for coating small parts. Link to post Share on other sites
Apex Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Moly-Slip-Air-Drying...1QQcmdZViewItem That anygood ? Link to post Share on other sites
infected Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 seems like the right stuff, but you'll need to pull up a MDS sheet on it to see if it really has the good stuff in it (molybdenum Disulphide) Link to post Share on other sites
Burke Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 so whats the best stuff to get in the US and wheres the easiest place to get it. I apologize ive been following the thread for ahwile but I get confused with all the UK products thrown in the mix. Link to post Share on other sites
infected Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 I think my post about the granger product was the best chance. Link to post Share on other sites
gorilla77 Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 500fps has taken the plunge: http://www.arniesairsoft.co.uk/forums/inde...howtopic=108191 Link to post Share on other sites
Apex Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 seems like the right stuff, but you'll need to pull up a MDS sheet on it to see if it really has the good stuff in it (molybdenum Disulphide) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Got a can and can confirm that it is the right stuff Link to post Share on other sites
BenjaminRombough Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 Hmmm, I repair the A-10 warthog for the MD air guard, and we use moly b coating on a lot of different stuff, but ours is brush on. Is the stuff you are talking about in aerosol form? Or is it a grease like I use. Right now I use a pure silicon grease for bicycle gear shifters on my piston and cylinder, but I use systema gear grease on the gears. The systema stuff has the consistancy of runny snot, so I think it will stick around in the gearbox for quite a while. Is the moly b a better coating for the gears? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I work on the IAE V2500 and it is a spray on lubricant that we use that is put on by the manufacturer when the engines are being built. all the blades come with it pre coated. Biggest naus is if you need to get it off then you need some really strong solvent based stuff that eats plastic Link to post Share on other sites
Docv400 Posted June 11, 2007 Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 Maybe you should ask for the 1kg paste. This one isn't inflammable. I think it will be better for coating small parts. The paste is just that, a paste. It's really just a very thick, dryish grease-like substance and doesn't form a coating as such. It's more for lubricating highly loaded surfaces that don't have much relative movement. I work on the IAE V2500 and it is a spray on lubricant that we use that is put on by the manufacturer when the engines are being built. all the blades come with it pre coated. Biggest naus is if you need to get it off then you need some really strong solvent based stuff that eats plastic Isopropylalchohol (IPA) removes it, I think that's safe with most plastics (it comes in a polythene (I think) bottle), but then you don't really need to coat anything plastic, it would be OK to coat the gearbox rails and leave the piston bare. Also, once it's on, there's no need to remove it. I work on the 2500s as well, also the CFM56 & RB211 G/H & E4. Link to post Share on other sites
Docv400 Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 Found this while searching for camo paint suppliers, may be worth looking into for members in the U.S. Scroll down, it's the 5th item, under the camo paint. EZ slide graphite coating... Link to post Share on other sites
Maxmillian Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 I use Molyslip general purpose grease. It's just molybdenum disuphide in a bentone (clay, essentially) base, so it's perfectly safe for petroleum-sensitive bits. Anywho, it's super-slippery, dirt cheap, lasts forever, has the consistency of a fresh jar of Nutella, and sticks to gears like nobody's business. Link to post Share on other sites
zentaurus Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 tx for all the enligthening info, mates. zT Link to post Share on other sites
Docv400 Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 I use Molyslip general purpose grease. It's just molybdenum disuphide in a bentone (clay, essentially) base, so it's perfectly safe for petroleum-sensitive bits. Anywho, it's super-slippery, dirt cheap, lasts forever, has the consistency of a fresh jar of Nutella, and sticks to gears like nobody's business. Maybe so Max, but if you read through the whole thread you'll see why we're trying to get away from conventional greases... Link to post Share on other sites
CptNemo Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 So has anyone found a source selling the moly dry film lube in the UK? if anyone can point me in the right direction please post or pm me please. Link to post Share on other sites
PianoBlack Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Sorry for reviving a old thread, but has anybody used any of Sentry Solution's products? They have what they call an Armorer's Kit that looks rather promising: http://www.sentrysolutions.com/ArmorersKitkew.shtml Link to post Share on other sites
infected Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Here's someone who does: http://forums.airsoftmechanics.com/index.p...msg6101#msg6101 Link to post Share on other sites
Docv400 Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 So has anyone found a source selling the moly dry film lube in the UK? if anyone can point me in the right direction please post or pm me please. See post #47. Sorry for the delay, I thought I'd posted this before... Link to post Share on other sites
gunfighters Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 infected granger has changed over there stock... the have 3-4 dry mollys now... Link to post Share on other sites
infected Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Hum, might have to stop by there then since there is a granger store not too far. Although, since I found some dry moly at my local gun store... that would be closer. Link to post Share on other sites
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