View Full Version : Which grease for VCR guide tracks?


idan182
07-02-2023, 10:00 AM
Hi all
What is the most most suitable grease for the guide tracks?
I have mostly JVC machines which has plastic guide tracks on metal.
and some LG which are only metal parts on metal.

It has to be from amazon since I live overseas.
I have a pentax dielectric grease which is silicone base. can I use it for the tracks?

or
Super Lube 92003 Silicone Lubricating Grease with PTFE
or this cheapest option of FOTU White Lithium Grease for 9$ is ok for most applications?

Thanks

djski
07-02-2023, 12:33 PM
I have used a moly grease (MOR 265 ) for the slide tracks and for nylon gears. Lubriplate is an acceptable substitute. You just don't want to use something too thick which I think dielectric grease is.

Electronic M
07-02-2023, 12:54 PM
I've used white lithium before.

Ed in Tx
07-02-2023, 02:03 PM
This

https://www.amazon.com/Corning-Molykote-Synthetic-Lubricant-Container/dp/B00B51C76I/ref=sr_1_26?crid=3RRTIVITBE8SF&keywords=molykote&qid=1688324442&sprefix=molycote%2Caps%2C124&sr=8-26#customerReviews

Tube TV
07-11-2023, 11:38 AM
I've used the white silicon grease that's safe for automotive brakes with good results.

ChrisW6ATV
07-14-2023, 05:39 PM
Super Lube 92003 Silicone Lubricating Grease with PTFE
This is what I use. I completely and carefully relubricated my ED Beta EDV-9500 VCR (along with making a replacement gear), and now it works flawlessly again.