BEST lubricant for the A5?
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Topic: BEST lubricant for the A5?
Posted By: VimyRidge
Subject: BEST lubricant for the A5?
Date Posted: 28 May 2006 at 1:32pm
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Hello All For the past 2 years I've lubricated with the redz water based lubricant; which works fine. However I often wonder which other substances would work better. As an auto mechanic by trade, I can name at least 6 other things that would surfice, but wanted a second opinion. So what non-paintball made lube would work best?
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Posted By: Bruce A. Frank
Date Posted: 28 May 2006 at 5:32pm
Something you are probably familiar with, air tool oil. I have been using that alone for everything but the E-Bolt ram for about 2.5 years now. It formulation is a light mineral oil...the same thing as Hoppes oil, which Tippman has sent samples of in every thing I have ordered from them. -------------  
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VimyRidge wrote:Posted By: Corteo
Date Posted: 29 March 2007 at 8:51pm
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I have been using a "sanctioned" paintball gun lubricant (do not recall the name) thus far. However, I recently purchased Militec-1 to lubricate my Balisong knife. Here's the stupid question: Knowing full well that Militec-1 is originally intended for real firearms, I was wondering if it would be safe to use it for my A-5 (dropping a few drops in the ASA). In all likelihood, the answer is yes, but I decided to see what others had to say, in case I am unaware of something. ------------- 
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Posted By: tallen702
Date Posted: 29 March 2007 at 10:37pm
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it probably is, Hoppes No9 is good, and what tippmann suggests.
Bruce, what about Dow-33/Shocker lube? I've used some on a few '98's (used it on the e-bolt I just did) and it seems to work fine and not wear-off as easily. ------------- <Removed overly wide sig. Tsk, you know better.> |
Posted By: jedi mike0
Date Posted: 30 March 2007 at 12:34am
Hey, I recall reading in my Tippmann A-5 manual that it says not to use firearm lubricants, only premium paintball gun oil. |
Posted By: Bruce A. Frank
Date Posted: 30 March 2007 at 12:57am
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Well, that is certainly odd. Hoppe's is one of the best firearm's oil around and is what Tippmann has been supplying for at least the 98Cs. The internal hammer, bolts and valve in the A-5 is identical...so why would there be a disclaimer for "gun oil?" -------------
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Posted By: Corteo
Date Posted: 30 March 2007 at 10:06am
That is odd. I'll have to look at the manual thoroughly. I assumed that a high quality lubricant such as Militec-1 would be more than adequate for a paintball marker. -------------
-Joe |
Posted By: g2environmental
Date Posted: 22 December 2010 at 5:35am
This is a good topic. I've read about bio-lubricants. You can visit www.g2fueltechnologies.com to check for product listings and testimonials. No harm in trying |
Posted By: mrfeta
Date Posted: 21 July 2011 at 7:22am
| have you tried this new lubricant yet? super slick slick stuff http://www.superslickstuff.com/%20 - it works damn well, and it's a greaseless product so you don't have to worry about any mess! Try it out you won't be disappointed. |
Posted By: mrfeta
Date Posted: 21 July 2011 at 7:23am
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sorry forgot the link http://www.superslickstuff.com/ - super slick slick stuff
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Posted By: Ceesman762
Date Posted: 21 July 2011 at 10:19am
Is it petroleum based? If it is then it will rot the O-rings so it would not be feasible to use it. ------------- Innocence proves nothing FUAC!!!!! |
Posted By: mrfeta
Date Posted: 26 July 2011 at 1:29pm
| sorry for the late reply, but no it's not petroleum based. It's a synthetic lubricant. it's greaseless and doesn't gum-up. |