Reddit reviews CRC Dry Moly Lube, (Net Weight: 11 oz.) 16 oz Aerosol Can, Dark Gray
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High anti-friction and anti-seizure propertiesLubricant resists high temperatures up to 650 degrees F, high pressure, water and chemical attackFast drying film resists dirt and dust build-upNon-ConductiveHarmless to most plastics, rubbers and metals
Airbrush light, dry coats of Neolube. It will form a dry film that will lube the joint very well. If the ball is de-greased well, you may be able to simply paint the NeoLube on with the supplied brush.
Alternatively, spray molybdenum disulfide film aka "moly" will probably also work well.
Edit: have you considered placing a machined Teflon ring around the socket to prevent metal to metal contact? Tolerances would have to be held be tight to keep the magnet attraction, but it should work.
You can probably find teflon heat shrink tubing that can be carefully trimmed to tolerance after shrink to fit with a sharp knife or razor blade. Because it is thin wall, it will need periodic replacement, but shouldn't be a show stopper.
I searched amazon for thermark and came up with this spray which someone says he used as a substitute for laser marking. $10
Cermark is fairly expensive though ($100 per spray can) so I buy this version which is about half the price last time I checked. Some people even have success with dirt cheap moly lube such as this
You might want to cover them in their original coating which is Dry Moly Lubricant. e.g. http://www.amazon.com/CRC-03084-Net-Weight-Lubricant/dp/B0013J62P4
https://www.amazon.com/CRC-03084-Net-Weight-Lubricant/dp/B0013J62P4/
Maybe I just need to get the real stuff, but I'd read that dry moly works.
The other guy is telling me I need to do 2-3 coats. I suppose I just need to keep trying settings.