Super Lube: My goto choice of general purpose grease whether mechanical, o-rings, seals, or electric

[@laserbeam1620]

I use Super Lube on everything. Cars, guns, rc cars, yard equipment! Over 20 years and hasn't let me down yet

[@nickkuttian4143]

That huge chunk of silicon is awesome

[@frankrosemeck9898]

Super Lube was the go-to back when I was in the fitness industry. We used it mainly to lube the guide rods on machines with a weight stack with nylon bushings. Stuff lasts a long time without gunking up. I bought out the local parts store and found out that Radio Shack had a private labeled tube of the Super Lube - exact same stuff in a white tube. And yes, Phil Wood is the only bike grease to use.

[@stever2074]

Fabulous to see the visual comparison of the various viscosities. Thanks!

[@MegaIsok]

Always good to see more Super Lube love! I use it on gun slides and it’s top quality stuff. This was my main lubricating grease on electric motors back in the day. Very good since its dialectic.

[@DIYEricAZ]

Various Apiezon greases in sensitive environments like cleanrooms (L for ultra high vac, N for cryo) as well as Krytox and sometimes Dow Corning high vacuum depending on application/outgas requirements/etc. Dow molykote 111 for O-rings (especially for potable water apps), Shin-Etsu silicone for door seals and window channels, Mobil 1 for wheel bearings and general purpose, Super lube for ratchets and general purpose, Maxima or a similar marine grease - mercury, evinrude, quicksilver for water immersion (boat trailer bearings), outboards, or when thickness is needed, and when moly is needed typically a product from Stalube or CRC.

[@paedahe4975]

I use Lucas brand GUN OIL that has high viscosity and rust prevention properties in it. It is good for oiling the joints of pliers and putting a safety coat over the metal. Garages are notorious for being humid. Tools rust within years of purchase, regardless of quality. To me WD40 removes factory grease in joints and it is only a very temporary fix for sticking. Pliers need thin grease/oil that prevents rust as rusting joint is one of the hardest places to get the rust out of once it begins. I personally coat all my pliers from top to bottom with a thin layer of gun oil and then wipe them. No moisture is going to ruin my investments. Spend thousands on tools, just to watch them corrode? No thank you. If you turn off all the lights in your shop and garage, bright white led flashlights can point out rust on your tools better in that dark environment where you normally wouldn’t see it with the regular lights on.

[@DownHillgamer]

Super lube synthetic OIL for my hot riveted pliers and gun oil on the metal to protect against rust and maybe super lube grease on my slipjoint stuff where ever the metal meets

[@madridforever933]

What about if we turned off all the lights and use bluelights? Would there be gun oil all over the walls or what?

[@jamesnichols7507]

I keep a tube of Super Lube silicone grease in a Fat .50 Cal ammo can that is my trailer ball kit to grease the ball before dropping the hitch. Yes it’s pricy for silly trailer ball grease but it’s small and compact. I keep it in a one quart Zip-Loc bag with a few paper towels to wipe the ball clean when the trailer is unhitched. When at home I use a tub of Red N Tacky grease to grease the ball but when away the tube of Super Lube is always with me to keep a dry hitch from eating up my trailer ball. When the kids were little I used FDA food grade silicone grease and spray for their squeaky toys. Me, I grew up on 30w Gulf motor oil for all of my squeaky toys and it didn’t affect me.

[@eckyeckypikang]

Great stuff! Use it on flashlight threads, o-rings and burgers... Never hot dogs.

[@madridforever933]

What about massive rods with misfiring sensors on the tipppies

[@TylerSnyder305]

For grease I use the standard superlube for my ratchets and all the vintage spinning reels I work on. For knives I use food grade mineral oil because I'm often cutting food with them.

[@rwbishop]

Another big name of _excellent_ lubricants is 'Boelube'

[@rwbishop]

Yes, Super Lube makes good stuff! Another old time mfg of both general purpose & specialty lubricants is 'Lubriplate. Many of their products are specified for aerospace & industrial applications... but other than small tubes of general purpose white grease, is rarely seen in stores... however it all can be had from most usual sources.

[@georgeferlazzo7936]

Hello again Doc Thank you for another Great Video 👍 I needed this for my ratchets. Thank you 😊

[@lastbesttool]

You are very welcome George.

[@philchristmas4071]

I use the o ring grease all the time in our wand valves. Works great and our o rings last much longer.

[@Tools_and_Guitars]

Super Lube synthetic grease has been a mainstay for me.

[@neilmays6744]

I have always used Lubri-plate my father was a mechanic for Falcon Coal company in the 70s and that’s all they would buy and it was a super high production facility so if it was good enough for that it still works very good for me

[@neilmays6744]

I have also used several dry lubricant with Teflon and window tracks and power window vehicles knock on wood I’ve never had to replace a window motor and I have had several that were notoriously bad failure cars

[@ranger178]

i have been trying silicon grease with Teflon in it you can buy it in big tubes for grease guns to use in food grade applications but it is way cheaper by the ounce than little tubes or tubs of dielectric grease

[@darkinertia2]

i build custom keyboards so i use superlube a lot and i started using it for everything else as well lol other than that, for my "rag in a can" oil i use rem oil since theres basically no scent at all and if it keeps my guns from rusting then its good for my tools

[@brendon6930]

This general purpose superlube is magic for 3d printers lead screw/rails.

[@RLSteffler]

I use Maxima and Slickoleum for grease, and Liquid Wrench super lubricant for lubricant.

[@0rnery]

Fluid Film! I have a custard dish and small paint brush at my side for almost every project. Glop that stuff on everything! Have every other specialty grease for specific applications. but Fluid Film is used daily for one thing or another.

[@hardlyb]

I have some tubs of Super-Lube, and put in syringes to use. Of course I forgot to mark which was which, but they all work well for plumbing and general lubrication, but the next time I load up a syringe I'm going to mark it. I also like Liquid Film, to keep things from rusting. And WD-40 to clean stuff and dry it off.

[@ks-hg5vo]

I may be wrong I thought using silicone grease on silicone o rings deterates the o rings?

[@Russell8021]

I use the regular Super Lube grease in all my ratchets. I use 3-1 oil to lubricate and coat my pliers so they don’t rust. I like to use WD-40 as a cleaner, if I’m removing rust and gunk from hand tools.

[@danielramsey1959]

I find it a good grease for my firearms that have to endure arctic cold conditions. And for battery terminals.

[@bradbeck2601]

I use Permatex silicone-based dielectric grease for almost everything but bearings. B'laster brand dry lube with PTFE for dry applications. Chevron 3% molybdenum or Red N' Tacky for bearings and gears depending on application. And silicone spray on car intake air filters for anyone you don't like.

[@lyrooo326]

I love Lucas white lithium grease and Lucas red and tacky grease.

[@curtasmus938]

I like it because it’s clear

[@heyg7819]

I use SRAM butter for droppers and suspensions, which may be a rebranded slickoleum. Super light and slick. I like Fluid Film as well. I will use Super Lube for my next brake job.

[@jestempies]

The small applicator may be (or at least is used in) keyboard switch lubrication.

[@NWGR]

I love super lube. I use the multi-purpose synthetic in two forms; grease in a tube (21030) and oil in a bottle (51004). Great stuff.

[@madridforever933]

What is the 21030 used for? I’d like to know what I can apply this to but no idea. Is there a list or guide anywhere

[@NWGR]

@@madridforever933 I use that one for places where I want the lubrication to kind of "stay in place". Most common uses for me are my 3d printer Z lead screw and for o-rings in various places.

[@AndrewHalfacre]

For motorbike, ACF50 corrosion block grease and Copper grease (anti-seize).

[@james10739]

I like the silicone spray usually wd40 just because of built in straw

[@rwbishop]

'CRC' Silicone spray comes with a tube as well.

[@james10739]

@@rwbishop I haven't seen that unless you mean just comes with the tube but they always fall off and get lost I have seen some silicone things that go around the can and holds it but never picked some up I might order some now

[@FixitFred]

I love the super lube also I noticed overtime it does not degrade snd leak out my grease gun like the Lucas greases do the make a huge mess in my shop as the oil degrades out of the grease

[@user_19]

Oster Blade Lube (for hair clippers) - 4oz for $2.69 on Amazon Basically white mineral oil that is safe on skin as opposed to 3-IN-ONE I use it on pliers

[@user_19]

Currently selling for $3.99 now, not sure if the price will ever go down again :(

[@bulshavix6]

Super lube is great for pools and hot tubs. You can wipe it off which is a big deal compared to magic lube for example doesn’t even want to wash off

[@kooldoozer]

Silicone greases are NOT suitable for metal to metal lubrication. You can use them for metal to rubber or metal to plastic or plastic to plastic or plastic to rubber. But silicone grease is not a metal to metal lubricant. It is still slippery but the metal will gall and wear quickly. Same goes for silicone spray. Not for metal to metal. Lots of people do not understand this. For people who know, dimethylpolysiloxane is like liquid rubber. It will not prevent steel from galling and wearing. Stop using it for the wrong purposes. ---Doozer

[@jonathangarzon2798]

Could you link a paper or something I've been trying to find something on this and am having a hard time

[@andyhedges5705]

Never knew that, thanks. For metal 2 metal applications, what would be your go to?

[@albertopalos8326]

Si cuál??

[@madridforever933]

@@andyhedges5705I bet you this boomer is going to respond with White lithium grease/spray. And for that reason, I’m out

[@Manuel3525m]

What grease should I use for metal to metal

[@knibknibknib]

The semiconductor industry commonly uses perfluoropolyether greases for many things. Low off-gassing in vacuum, low particle production, tighter viscosity control across a range of temps, chemical resistance, safe and non-reactive on many polymers, plus I’m sure a host of other properties as well. DuPont Krytox 205 is the “basic” version. Definitely a performance grease with a performance price. Oh right, decomposes and releases little hydrofluoric acid above 550F. It’s actually used a lot of surprising places but kinda one of those low key grease secrets. Mechanical keyboard junkies lube their keyboard switches with the 205 grade 0 for that extra smooth typing experience. Kluber is the European brand for pfpe greases. Both DuPont and Kluber have spec sheets for days if you want to get down the ultraperformance grease rabbit hole. All your lithium soap greases, moly, and graphite greases have pfpe versions. Cheers

[@rogerice3826]

Glad someone mentioned Krytox. Best grease going, for low temperatures.

[@knibknibknib]

@@rogerice3826 Yup, some of the cryogenic equipment I've used uses the stuff for bearings that need to operate down to -80C. The only pain with pfpe is really cleaning it off well. Resistant to acetone, MEK, ipa, water. Really just good old elbow grease and lots of clean rags.

[@lrodecw]

Good brake caliper grease

[@danielblizzard701]

LastBestTool, I used SuperLube O-Ring Grease to lube some barb fittings on my oil filter relocation kit. I did so, because using oil wasn't getting the job done, and I opted for some SuperLube. In hindsight, this was a horrendous idea, as now I am concerned that if some grease somehow managed to enter the oil hose while I was installing, it could potentially clog a bearing feed hole and starve the bearing of lubrication.... Am I overthinking? While I am quite positive no grease got in, my OCD is getting the better of me and trying to determine the "what if" and worst case scenario. AI assures me that if any got in the oiling system, the high pressure (50 psi hot idle) would have no problem forcing it through any feed holes / bearings and back into the oil pan. I would greatly appreciate your input 😟

[@a.f.3068]

Can one of these be used as gear-grease (foodgrade) in a KitchenAid Artisan mixer?

[@Toyotas_n__Tools]

I seen a video where they used valve grinding compound on a pair of stiff new pliers and the after effect was they were smooth like a great set of knipex. I wanna try it on my lesser used snap on pliers that aren't broken in.

[@lastbesttool]

It does work, but too well. When I first tried it, I worked the pliers till they were perfect, but then when cleaning out the compound with WD40, it kept on grinding for a little more and then the plier joint wiggled. So it's best to stop well ahead of perfection and then work the compound out of the joint You can always do more, but you cannot go backwards.

[@brentfowler2317]

I use Bel-Ray waterproof grease. But looking into the super lube grease's.

[@matthoffman6962]

So what would you use for pliers, screw drivers the steel and the handles?

[@KSMike1]

I’ve used a lot of it, long before it became so well known. My one concern is, they sell it in all these different types, but is there actually a difference between any of them? As far as I can tell, they all look, feel, and behave identically. Also, be aware that their oil products separate badly.

[@23x31]

I always keep about 57 different lubes in my shop along with 4 daily carries as you never know??

[@DuyDepTraiPhoBaTrieu]

Which one is good for 3D printer? Help please.

[@ToroMoto]

I believe there are two more products that are similar from other companies: Napa SylGlide and KleenFlo Eze Slide. Would be interested to know how they compare from a tackiness / slipperiness perspective

[@RandysWSG]

Mostly wd40 and super lube, though I've been using dry lube a lot more lately

[@MrOiram46]

Is Super Lube Synthetic Grease safe to use on edmp rubber like car door seals?

[@scotts4125]

I have to admit for years I let bias rule my thoughts on Superlube. The only place I ever saw was at HF so I thought it must not be very good. I noticed a lot of respected KZbinrs were using it and I slowly changed my mind.

[@drengskap]

Super Lube is great stuff! Unfortunately, it is also stupidly expensive here in the UK - £10+ for one of those tubes - so I use it on small stuff like folding knives, flashlights, blowback air pistol slides, and also in ratchet heads, since that's what Snap-On supplies in its rebuild kits, and if it's good enough for Snap-On, it's good enough for me. I got a bulk deal a few years ago on some large bottles of Snap-On Spot Lube, which I suspect is the same as the thinner type of Super Lube - anyone have any info on that? WD-40 is not really much of a lubricant at all, it's a cleaner and water displacer - I never use it as a lube, more for cleaning things before applying a more substantial (higher viscosity) lube.

[@elizabeththompson4424]

I've used Super Lube but haven't seen it on the store shelves anymore WalMart is so fickle sticking with brands

[@russellpottenger8584]

I’m thinking super lube might be a good product for the slides on my tool box drawers. Would like to hear feedback from what you guys are using. Thanks in advance.

[@yozy4996]

Dog upgrades glove..LOL!!!!!!

[@guykulwanoski1629]

nye nyogel 760G creat for electrical connectors.

[@Toyotas_n__Tools]

Harbor freight sells super lube

[@twoalphatools]

Yes they do. I did a video about it on my channel. It may surprise people how many great made in USA products and tools you can get at HF. Even some with coupons/ITC discounts.

[@westcoasttools5179]

Lucas red and tacky is great

[@DirkSachse]

What is it Doc, what do you do! Show us something please!

[@dabmanian_devil]

i recently picked up a can of blaster dry lube and its worked great on my Knipex pliers wrenches and cobras,, nice smooth movements, doesnt stick soo much and repels dirt n dust. but i wanna try some of this to see whis is better. i like the idea of the dry lube, jist cuz i dont wanna feel like i just rubbed suntan lotion on all over all my hand tools when i use em,, which is what i thought of watching you spread those greases around lol... but the og version was very watery oily which looks to be the smartest choice for,,, but yeah, what would you recommend for say pliers wrench/cobras /ratchets and such?

[@dunghansleyii]

what do you use for sticky pliers?

[@rileyandiggy3608]

Which one is best for plastic gears my blu ray player disk drive is struggling.. I want to lube up the white plastic gears.

[@lastbesttool]

I use the regular super lube for everything unless I have or need something more dedicated to the task.

[@jaysgood10]

Anyone know what to use on the seals on car doors, trunks etc. to keep them from dry rot and cracking?

[@whaler9955]

Years ago I saw a BMW service guy spraying something on my door seals at the end of a service. I asked him what he was using and he said "silicone spray lubricant." I've been using it on all my cars ever since, works great on all the rubber parts including wipers. All the major brands sell it.

[@shieldcracker]

Silicone spray lubricant will do the trick BUT be sure the the one you buy is not mixed with petroleum solvents. You want 100% silicone check the labels and smell the product before buying, usually this stuff is NSF listed. 3M and Spray‐on both are very good.

[@perbcub7694]

Can be used in guns Can I have an alloy frame?

[@bludika]

i love super lube, USA made!

[@benjaminjwilson6694]

Whatever my work uses... Just like 99% of everyone else. The last 1% is too new to think about it.

[@chadhardwick9214]

Just to keep it simple for me…. Lucas Red and Tacky on just about everything…..

[@BryceKimball7.3]

Exactly. There’s no need for this special grease. “O-ring” grease…most greases will work fine for an oring. Sounds like the company is making more products for niches so that people buy more products.

[@gplusgplus2286]

Here we have Liqui Moly 😀

[@gonzalez7805]

Petroleum jelly, $5 a bucket

[@gizzyguzzi]

Is there really any difference between their synthetic greases; O-Ring grease, Brake grease and Multi-Purpose? I'm dubious there is any difference. I bet all their silicone greases are the same too. Edit: The synthetic greases contain no silicone.