i just got a flight stick for games (was a used one) and when i got it the joystick was catching on....nothing and making it very hard to control my aircraft, now i know what needs to be lubed but i don't know what is safe for plastics....any ideas?
Silicone spray
>>970805
trying to keep it around the house stuff for now untill i start my new job. but i have heard the good in it.
>>970807
it's like $2.50 a can at walmart
>>970814
under the influence cannot drive, just need a temporary lube
>>970817
Vegetable oil
>>970821
nevermind :) remembered Graphite is a plastic lube so i just used that and all is dandy!
Silicone is a very good choice for plastics. Look for silicone grease in any electronics store.
>>970828
it's also electrically conductive.
Butter
>>970817
>no job
>get a used joystick
>stuck
>cannot buy a $2.50 can to lubricate it
the problem is you, anon
prolly won't help OP but anyway:
the best lube to use for plastic is powdered teflon
a place online named Spurlock Tools sells big jars of it fairly cheap (don't buy the tiny tubes for $$$)
>>970801
>camera flash shows it is more dirty than it actually is
no, camera flash shows exactly how dirty it is.
also white lithium grease and wd40 on errythang
>>970817
cum
Silicone lube
Vaseline?
>>970801
White lithium grease for everything
I use teflon grease. It is a white stuff, mine was originally made for bicycle chains. Vaseline is a petrochemical product, it might cause the plastic to swell.
>>970938
Not an issue in this case since all the wiring is inside the shaft and insulated.
