G6R Questions

[S3AN]

Hey Guys,

Just purchased a G6R and was wondering what people use for lube, I know dow 55 is recommended but i'm having trouble finding any here, could someone point me in the right direction or to a good alternative to use?

Thanks for any info

 

[GRIMLOCK]

Dow 55 can also be found under molykote 55 I believe

 

[S3AN]

Dow 55 can also be found under molykote 55 I believe

Thanks for the reply @GRIMLOCK the only luck i;ve had so far is on amazon for £40 which seems a bit over the top for what it is

 

[GRIMLOCK]

£9 on eBay
http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/MOLYKOTE-55-/142196755911?hash=item211b964dc7:g:hcYAAOSwOyJX4E9m&_trkparms=pageci%3A493cf0a4-ca00-11e6-b8c3-005056b62981%7Cparentrq%3A31ece5241590a60cf3e0bfdfffd28de8%7Ciid%3A1

 

[S3AN]

£9 on eBay
http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/MOLYKOTE-55-/142196755911?hash=item211b964dc7:g:hcYAAOSwOyJX4E9m&_trkparms=pageci%3A493cf0a4-ca00-11e6-b8c3-005056b62981%7Cparentrq%3A31ece5241590a60cf3e0bfdfffd28de8%7Ciid%3A1

Didn't even think about searching eBay, thank you kind sir, have a good holiday period

 

[maxxon]

They recommend DOW55 because quite frankly the tolerances might be a bit loose and they're trying to compensate for it by using the 55 to swell the o-rings. This may cause problems in marker maintenance because you may have trouble putting the same o-rings back in.

If you don't problems with leaks, you're probably ok with plain DOW33 -- or any standard "paintball grease". I got that on my G6R.

DOW55 is really intended for static installations where all the o-rings are replaced every time the device is opened/dismantled for maintenance. Makes tons of sense for expensive equipment that's opened only for yearly maintenance -- maybe not so much for paintball.