Greasing my X fader - Home remedy
Greasing my X fader - Home remedy Posted on: 21.08.2012 by Fredda Klarman Allo,I'm looking for a safe material to grease the x fader on my old mixer. It's in perfect working condition, though it has a bit of resistance to it, making it less than ideal for scratching. Any assistance? Thanks. | |
| Fannie Ohayre 22.08.2012 |
Originally Posted by oneapemob
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| Ned Somerset 22.08.2012 |
Originally Posted by DJWORX
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| Fredda Klarman 21.08.2012 | Allo, I'm looking for a safe material to grease the x fader on my old mixer. It's in perfect working condition, though it has a bit of resistance to it, making it less than ideal for scratching. Any assistance? Thanks. |
| Renata Shehu 23.08.2012 | I read up and alot of people recomended "gun oil"...i got "REMMINGTON REM OIL" (with teflon) at academy for $2...i took the crossfader completly out first so i wouldnt drip on the electronics...and it was on a rane ttm56...which uses magnetic sensors...and there was also a tension spring i loosend...but i'm sure it's differnt for each type of crossfader. |
| Fannie Ohayre 22.08.2012 |
Originally Posted by oneapemob
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| Reda Holdsworth 22.08.2012 | another vote for canned air first. |
| Ned Somerset 22.08.2012 |
Originally Posted by DJWORX
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| Renaldo Chansky 22.08.2012 | Never ever use WD40. It's a temporary lubricant, but its main task it to expel any moisture, and to work its way into rust and free seized joints. Essentially you believe you're making things better, but in the long run, you're applying a liquid that eats into metal. Not a good idea. DeoxIt (formerly Caiglube) is best as it's designed for the job, but any silicon based lubricant is good. |
| Valene Guasp 22.08.2012 | A switch cleaner such as Servisoil Super 10 is ideal, i'v used it for years, also works on crackly pots, eqs etc |
| Orval Locascio 23.08.2012 | Liquid Gold is ideal for faders. Comes in a small bottle with a straw attached. One bottle should last a life time. Good luck! |
| Lilliana Perris 22.08.2012 | CaigLube. |
| Bertie Metro 22.08.2012 | Just for you to be on the safe side, first use some compressed air to blow in the fader, to get rid of particules, dust and stuff. Only then go with the lubricant, and be light handed with it, put too much of it and it won't be good in the long-mid term for the xfader. |
| Ira Alsadi 21.08.2012 | Any type of dielectric lube will do. |
| Fredda Klarman 21.08.2012 | Noted. WD40 was going to be my go-to. |
| Larae Knifong 21.08.2012 | I personally won't use anything other than CailLube (DeoxIt) fader spray/grease. I've tried other things like WD40 and caused more problems than what it was worth. |
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