Which lube to use

In short, Synthetic Greases with PTFE, especially good ones are Super Lube 21014, SL21030 and 41150. They are all the same, just different bottle sizes. SuperLube also sell ~200kg (~440lbs) trums, 1ml (1cc) packets and everything in-between

If using carbon-fiber rods, then lubrication is different. Generally speaking rods themselves won't need lubrication, just cleaning. Lineral bearings need lubrication tho. Wear on carbon fiber rods happens mostly because of rusty or chipped bearing, which smashes parts out from CF rods. It's safe to use syntethic greases, but should avoid petroleum and mineral oils, since they aren't compatible with resins used to bind carbon-fibers together

Synthetic lubricants
Synthetic greases with PTFE
Silicone-based greases
Lithium-based Greases
Dry lubricants
Sewing machine oil

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Created 11 November 2023 21:16:57 by McSneaky
Updated 11 November 2023 23:44:02 by McSneaky