airsoft lubrication discussion

thekman · July 28th, 2007, 23:54

well i know that your supposed to use 100% silicone without any doubt, but i accidentally used a lubrication once with petroleum in it. i am pretty worried that i could have damaged my gun. could using a non 100% silicone lubrication damage your gun even if you use it once? i only put some in the barrel and in the magazine.

gothicfreak · July 28th, 2007, 23:56

well im not an expert, but im sure it will be fine...

Amos · July 29th, 2007, 00:11

Check the hopup and/or other rubber parts

Petrolium dries them out beyond use (Or so I'm told)

Hades · July 29th, 2007, 00:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amos

Check the hopup and/or other rubber parts

Petrolium dries them out beyond use (Or so I'm told)

Hence the reason your not supposed to use vasoline on condoms

thekman · July 29th, 2007, 00:16

how would i know if the hop up is damaged? it seems to be working fine except the shots have gotten a little bit less consistent. is that a sign or is that normal when you take the first couple of shots whenever you start firing?

Drache · July 29th, 2007, 00:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hades

Hence the reason your not supposed to use vasoline on condoms

Shit so THAT'S what went wrong!

Coma · July 29th, 2007, 00:57

Wait...

Does that mean that we can use condoms as hop-up rubbers? Multi purpose?

ILLusion · July 29th, 2007, 01:04

Petroleum distillates break down a lot of the rubbers and plastics used in airsoft. Check your hop up, stretch it and see if it breaks. If it doesn't, soak it in a water/dishsoap solution asap to get the oil you used out of it and then use a proper lube to replace it

thekman · July 29th, 2007, 02:23

alright well i opened it up and everything seems to be fine except for one thing. i just stretched out the spring. you know how you push that lever and it pushes a cover back using a spring? well i stretched that out and now the cover dosent automatically pop back into its locations and i have to push the lever forward to lock it into position. you know i actually like it this way more. the way it was i had to hold the lever back everytime i wanted to change the hop up, and now i just push it back and it stays until whenever i push it back into place.

Hades · July 29th, 2007, 02:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coma

Wait...

Does that mean that we can use condoms as hop-up rubbers? Multi purpose?

Myabe if you use those finger condoms

TokyoSeven · July 29th, 2007, 05:07

Now I have two uses for my gun lube.....muahahahaha...gross...shoulda thought twice about that one. oh well.

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July 28th, 2007, 23:54	#1
thekman Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US, NY	airsoft lubrication discussion well i know that your supposed to use 100% silicone without any doubt, but i accidentally used a lubrication once with petroleum in it. i am pretty worried that i could have damaged my gun. could using a non 100% silicone lubrication damage your gun even if you use it once? i only put some in the barrel and in the magazine.

July 28th, 2007, 23:56	#2
gothicfreak Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Whitby, (near toronto)	well im not an expert, but im sure it will be fine... __________________

July 29th, 2007, 00:57	#7
Coma Age Verification Removed Due To Trade Dispute Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Midland	Wait... Does that mean that we can use condoms as hop-up rubbers? Multi purpose? __________________ Chairsofter extraordinaire

July 29th, 2007, 00:11	#3
Amos Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Japan	Check the hopup and/or other rubber parts Petrolium dries them out beyond use (Or so I'm told)

July 29th, 2007, 00:16	#5
thekman Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US, NY	how would i know if the hop up is damaged? it seems to be working fine except the shots have gotten a little bit less consistent. is that a sign or is that normal when you take the first couple of shots whenever you start firing?

July 29th, 2007, 01:04	#8
ILLusion GBB Whisperer Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto	Petroleum distillates break down a lot of the rubbers and plastics used in airsoft. Check your hop up, stretch it and see if it breaks. If it doesn't, soak it in a water/dishsoap solution asap to get the oil you used out of it and then use a proper lube to replace it __________________ *Advanced Airsoft Armaments and Enhancements* Quick to the gun, sure of your grip. Quick to the threat, sure of your shot. Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas Accuracy, Power, Speed

July 29th, 2007, 02:23	#9
thekman Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US, NY	alright well i opened it up and everything seems to be fine except for one thing. i just stretched out the spring. you know how you push that lever and it pushes a cover back using a spring? well i stretched that out and now the cover dosent automatically pop back into its locations and i have to push the lever forward to lock it into position. you know i actually like it this way more. the way it was i had to hold the lever back everytime i wanted to change the hop up, and now i just push it back and it stays until whenever i push it back into place.

July 29th, 2007, 05:07	#11
TokyoSeven Red Wine & Adderall Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Saskatoon, SK	Now I have two uses for my gun lube.....muahahahaha...gross...shoulda thought twice about that one. oh well. __________________ "Its only a little bit on fire"

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