Which is better

RalphsRacers Thursday, 9/5/2024

Sorry if this has been asked before but what do people feel is better, silicone spray or graphite powder. Was thinking of combining with weights. Thankyou in advance

StarCorps 9/5/24

Graphite powder, hands down.

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agreed, applied wet (mixed w/ vodka), hobby lobby graphite version — dr_dodge

SpyDude 9/6/24

Graphite powder does not leave a mess on the raceway like a silicone spray does (drips off the axles and onto the track).
Weights are good, yes. Use them to bump the car up to as close to maximum weight as possible.

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alva1370 9/6/24

Polish the axles and powder, That’s my minimum for a quick build.

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AbbyNormal 9/6/24

There are silicone 'dry' lubes and some with teflon. My limited testing on these shows good initial good results - but I believe it eventually turns to a waxy like film. This film might be fine for making a window or sliding glass door move on its rails-rollers - but on a tiny car it just gums things up.

I've settled on a dry mix of secret herbs and spices that seems to work best.

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Cilantro?? Yuck! XD — Chris_Hood
No it’s red pepper flakes - mums the word — AbbyNormal
I prefer oregano ;) — G_ForceRacing

G_ForceRacing 9/6/24

Hi grade graphite all day long

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Stoopid_Fish_Racing 9/6/24

Tarryton is better... charcoal is why... oh, never mind... way too much tv as a kid...

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Ok, *that* is showing your age. And mine. Stop it. — DemonPreacher
lol — Stoopid_Fish_Racing

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