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355th_Allocht00n
05-28-2004, 10:02 AM
Recently I discovered that my stick disposed some little black particles on the rubber beneath the stick, and handled quite stiff.

So i poured some vaseline (lubricating stuff) there and now my stick handles as smooth as a baby's ***!
355th_Allocht00n
05-28-2004, 10:02 AM
Recently I discovered that my stick disposed some little black particles on the rubber beneath the stick, and handled quite stiff.

So i poured some vaseline (lubricating stuff) there and now my stick handles as smooth as a baby's ***!
EpoxyMaster
06-01-2004, 04:00 AM
Allocht00n wrote: (re stiff x45 stick)

posted Fri May 28 2004 10:02 AM

"So i poured some vaseline (lubricating stuff) there and now my stick handles as smooth as a baby's ***!"

You will want to get that vaseline off your stick ASAP. Vaseline is petroleum based... It does not like plastic and rubber. I ruined an X36 using vaseline... it ate the rubber boot around the base of the stick. It was smooth as a babys ***, until the boot disentegrated. Then I had to order a new stick.

If you want to lubricate the X45 stick use silicone grease.

EM
m.bryo
06-01-2004, 04:21 AM
but you are still talking about the x45 stick? http://ubbxforums.ubi.com/images/smiley/16x16_smiley-very-happy.gif
355th_Paulie
06-01-2004, 04:24 AM
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06-01-2004, 04:27 AM
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Capt.LoneRanger
06-01-2004, 04:35 AM
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EpoxyMaster
06-01-2004, 04:38 AM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by m.bryo:
but you are still talking about the x45 stick? http://ubbxforums.ubi.com/images/smiley/16x16_smiley-very-happy.gif<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yes this applies to the X36 and the X45.

When rubber or latex comes into contact with Vaseline, it quickly begins to deteriorate. DO NOT USE VASELINE on your stick.


EM

[This message was edited by EpoxyMaster on Tue June 01 2004 at 05:39 AM.]
Capt.LoneRanger
06-01-2004, 06:59 AM
What about silicon spray? Should have quite a similar effect? http://ubbxforums.ubi.com/images/smiley/10.gif

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EpoxyMaster
06-01-2004, 07:55 AM
I tried silicon spray and it was no good. The grease is best, something you can dab on. The spray I tried (3 in 1 professional silicone spray lubricant) dried very quickly and actually made it worse (stiffer/jerkier) not better... you need something that will remain in grease form and allow constant longer term lubrication.

I have found a product by Permatex called "dielectric tune-up grease" that has done the trick for me.

From the manufacturer: In addition, it's an effective lubricant and protective coating for rubber, plastic, ceramic and metal surfaces.

http://www.permatex.com/news/00/pr001104b.asp

EM
Homolje
06-01-2004, 09:40 AM
I have the same problem with my X45. Haven't tried anything yet. How about shortening that spring underneath the stick?

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EpoxyMaster
06-01-2004, 10:24 AM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Homolje:
I have the same problem with my X45. Haven't tried anything yet. How about shortening that spring underneath the stick?

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Try it. I used nylon cable ties to reduce spring tension. But ended not being happy with the result (stick would not center) and cut them off. The lubricant worked best for me. Now it is smooth and the stick centers. Just make sure you do not use a lubricant that will damage the rubber boot.

EM
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06-01-2004, 10:29 AM
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355th_Allocht00n
06-02-2004, 09:01 AM
Sorry i didnt reply for a while, i actually use some kind of white neutral pure form of vaseline, which is on the stick for like a almost week now, and the stick itself is fine.

It is true there are other forms of vaseline which do harm plastics.

BTW, my post was intended to be confusing :P
m.bryo
06-08-2004, 08:56 AM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by EpoxyMaster:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by m.bryo:
but you are still talking about the x45 stick? http://ubbxforums.ubi.com/images/smiley/16x16_smiley-very-happy.gif<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yes this applies to the X36 and the X45.

When rubber or latex comes into contact with Vaseline, it quickly begins to deteriorate. DO NOT USE VASELINE on your stick.


EM

[This message was edited by EpoxyMaster on Tue June 01 2004 at 05:39 AM.]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

thanks i was refering to the real stick harharhar http://ubbxforums.ubi.com/images/smiley/16x16_smiley-very-happy.gif