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Post by Puma1 on Oct 30, 2013 16:01:53 GMT -5
I'm not sure which one to get. I'll be picking up a sniper rifle and want to clean and lube it up before skirmishing with it.
I've heard of people using both, and as far as google says there seems to be little to no difference between them. I just wanted to make sure MIA felt the same way.
Also, where can I find Teflon tape?
Thanks.
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Post by Tank on Oct 30, 2013 16:55:21 GMT -5
Also, where can I find Teflon tape? Thanks. That is the white "tape" that is used on pipe threads to keep them from leaking. You can get it nearly anywhere that has a hardware/plumbing section. |
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Post by Puma1 on Oct 30, 2013 17:01:01 GMT -5
Alright. I had looked at ACE and didn't see any, so I thought it was some specialty thing.
I called them and I was looking in the wrong place.
Sounds about right, it's the story of my life.
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Post by Tank on Oct 30, 2013 18:48:40 GMT -5
Alright. I had looked at ACE and didn't see any, so I thought it was some specialty thing. I called them and I was looking in the wrong place. Sounds about right, it's the story of my life. Generally people don't know it as Teflon tape. Just ask for pipe tape or plumbing tape. It almost always has a blue spool that it is wrapped around, and is snapped into a white outer ring. If you've never seen it before, then you're probably expecting it to actually be tape. It's not sticky at all. |
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Post by Puma1 on Oct 30, 2013 18:51:18 GMT -5
I've used it for a VSR-10 mod before, my dad had some laying around and i ran out so i didn't know where to get more.
Thank you for the info.
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Post by Squirrel on Oct 31, 2013 11:06:20 GMT -5
For lube, you really can't go wrong with Super Lube. Super lube is PTFE based which is basically Teflon, just not Dupont brand. Just be sure to completely clean any old lubricants off before switching types. Certain lubricants can congeal when mixed, or even slightly harden.
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Post by Puma1 on Oct 31, 2013 11:35:02 GMT -5
Alright, I'll definitely look into that. I never realized how terrible the factory lube is on sniper rifles until I had to fix one up.
What is the best way to remove the old oil? Just a rag and some water?
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Post by Squirrel on Oct 31, 2013 12:04:20 GMT -5
Rubbing alcohol or vinegar are both pretty good at cleaning off grease without worrying about drying out your rubber and plastic bits. Don't use any petroleum base degreaser. They tend to ruin some things.
Make sure you don't have any loose grease around your air nozzle. I did that by mistake and ended up coating my barrel and hop up rubber with grease. I got about 20 yards of range from the complete lack up hop up spin.
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Post by Shadow (314) on Oct 31, 2013 12:19:28 GMT -5
This post in meant to encompass a lot that most of us probably know. Just please bear with me.
With springer long rifles, the argument for what lubrication is an old one. IN MY OPINION <(that) all that matters is that you find a lube that meets your needs for viscosity, won't degrade the materials you're working with, won't collect dirt and dust on its surface as easily, and is preferably more water resistant.
The viscosity is how thick or watery it is. The thicker lubes will last longer, work better for slower moving parts, is more water resistant, and really stay put but, it'll also cause more drag and is more prone to clump up. Near motors for AEGs, gears, and external moving parts, these heavier oils and greases are perfect. Internally when consistency and low drag is key, you don't want this. Lower weight and more watery oils are better here but, there is a limit to this too. If it's too thin and won't really leave any lasting coat of lube on your surface the lube will wash or be worn away much more quickly. On the other hand, the thinner lube will offer much less resistance for the BB, or piston to move and therefore, allow it to move faster. A good medium is key depending on how often you'll be cleaning and re-lubing it, what conditions you'll be playing in, the diameter of your barrel, the power of your platform, and the quality of your BB and barrel.
Also, be aware that not all lubes or ingredients to that lube is good for the materials of your weapon platform. It's already known that ingredients like mineral oils can slowly break down the rubber of your hop up and some ingredients can do worse to certain parts. It's also been said that a mixture of one lube with another may cause a chemical reaction that would be less than desirable. For info on this, I would refer to the airsoftsniperforums.
Last, I find that even a lube that covers all this discussed so far needs to have a the ability to "stick" to the moving parts of my rifle and hold up against the hell I put it through. I've experimented with some oils that just seem to disappear faster than others due to wear and the elements. I want to make sure that my rifle will remain clean and well lubed during a 24 hour game, no problem.
After all this, I can't tell anyone what oils, greases, or powders are best for their platforms. I hate to say it but, it'll be different for each situation and demands.
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Post by Puma1 on Oct 31, 2013 12:19:45 GMT -5
L O L. I'll be sure to clean that off before i reassemble it.
I've got a whole bunch of alcohol pads back home, so I'll just use some of those.
I'll be putting teflon seals on the hop up and around the Piston head to improve air seal, so that should help.
Anything else you'd recommend I do?
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