Reddit reviews DuPont Teflon Non-Stick Dry-Film Lubricant, 14-Ounce
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Unique 100% dry-film Teflon coating and lubricantClean, long-lasting micro-thin, dirt-resistant coating effective from -100F to +500FUses proprietary resin-bonding technology for tight tolerance, metal-on-metal applicationsCreates a thin, dirt-repelling, chemical-resistant coatingSafe for all surfaces does not contain siliconeDO NOT use this product in an attempt to repair or resurface any type of cooking equipment
Looks like a KBParadise V60. Since Matias switches have transparent housings, these are probably Fukka / Fuhua whites, aka Simplified White Alps.
Only use dry lube for Alps switches. This is the kind I was recommended, and the kind that I would recommend.
Hand cream sounds like a bad idea because the oils will eventually lead to buildup. I haven't tried it, but this non-oily PTFE spray was recommended in another thread. It should provide some lubrication without any buildup.
I never got around to ordering it because the improvement from changing bearings was more than adequate. You might want to research what's possible with swapping the MX Ergo bearings. I know the static friction isn't supposed to be as bad as the Elecoms, but it would probably still be a significant upgrade.
I have last years Arc's. Probably get Whammy bar sometime, but just that its on the list of shit I want.
I just bought some of this:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00D3G6IFE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
PTFE is Teflon, or more accurately Teflon is a brand name for PTFE.
I think what he is talking about is basically using a spray lubricant to coat the bike. Probably something like this
I wonder how long it lasts, my guess is not very long. I think something like a car wax would probably last longer.
I use some Teflon lube whose solvent is an excellent cleaner of bike grime.
http://www.amazon.com/DuPont-Non-Stick-Dry-Film-Lubricant-14-Ounce/dp/B00D3G6IFE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1458778467&sr=8-1&keywords=dupont+teflon+lubricant
Is it this one?