Canadian Tire Silicon used in midcaps?

Conflicts6 · May 17th, 2010, 18:49

Can you use Canadian Tire silicon 'spray' to lubricate mid cap magazines? Specifically the Motor Master one and the 3 in 1 silicon spray in the yellow and black label. Thanks in advance!

Rugger_can · May 17th, 2010, 18:57

Amazon.com: UTG Airsoft Cleaning Silicone Spray, 50ml: Sports & Outdoors

Cheap effective and safe. Also free shipping from Amazon for this item.

CHEERS

ILLusion · May 17th, 2010, 19:36

Canadian Tire Spray Silicone Oil contains petroleum distillates, which is likely to swell your hop up rubber.

That's why this stuff is advertised as "great for window gaskets", because it swells the rubber while lubricating it, making the rubber seal so great once this stuff is sprayed on. It's almost melting the rubber.

In airsoft guns where the hop up rubber is in a relatively tight tolerance, swelling the rubber wouldn't be a great idea.

I've destroyed classic airsoft with this stuff, whose plastics were very sensitive to this oil. Also damaged hop up rubbers with this spray oil.

If you decide to use this, do so at your own risk.

Generally, you don't need a spray, as a swab on your cleaning rod is enough to get a couple of drops of pure silicone oil through the system. Drip oil is much less difficult to acquire, as most sprays are a form of compressed gas and can only be shipped via surface mail. As such, there are also more Canadian retailers carrying the drip stuff than there are carrying the sprays.

Crunk_Ain't_Dead · May 17th, 2010, 19:38

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Originally Posted by ILLusion

Also contains petroleum distillates, which is likely to swell your hop up rubber.

That's why this stuff is advertised as "great for window gaskets", because it swells the rubber while lubricating it, which is why it makes the rubber seal so great.

In airsoft guns where the hop up rubber is in a relatively tight tolerance, I don't think swelling the rubber would be any good.

I've destroyed classic airsoft with this stuff, whose plastics were very sensitive with its contents.

If you decide to use this, do so at your own risk. Some users may have had some luck with it. I have not.

It won't swell the hop-up rubber, it will eat away at it and make it useless. Petroleum distilates DESTROY rubber and plastics. I have a bottle of that 3 in 1 stuff right infront of me and it says it has distilates. In VERY small amounts, it likely won't do much, but I wouldn't lubricate anything apart form metal parts with it.
Hope this helps.

brandedman · May 17th, 2010, 19:54

Would an actual gun lube like ezeox work?

Styrak · May 17th, 2010, 19:57

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Originally Posted by brandedman

would gun lube work?

You mean real steel gun lube?

NO, do not use that. It has a high petroleum content.

Conflicts6 · May 17th, 2010, 19:58

Alright. So if i do get this Canadian Tire Silicon, put some on a swab and lube my midcaps, make sure their is no excess, I should be alright? If i run bbs through it for awhile, just loading them and unloading them, until they come out clean, free of any oil?

coach · May 17th, 2010, 20:19

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Originally Posted by Conflicts6

Alright. So if i do get this Canadian Tire Silicon, put some on a swab and lube my midcaps, make sure their is no excess, I should be alright? If i run bbs through it for awhile, just loading them and unloading them, until they come out clean, free of any oil?

I'd avoid it all together. I use a drop or two of Airsoft Innovations 1.5wt silicon oil.

http://www.airsoft-innovations.com/GBBoil.html

http://ascmart.ca/product_info.php?c...roducts_id=283

Conflicts6 · May 17th, 2010, 21:04

Okay. No point going to crappy tire now! Il order some of that AI lightweight silicon. I don't want to risk anything!

coach · May 17th, 2010, 21:33

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Originally Posted by Conflicts6

Okay. No point going to crappy tire now! Il order some of that AI lightweight silicon. I don't want to risk anything!

really. you can use any 100% silly oil from your local hobbie shop. 10wt, 20wt, 25wt etc... would all be fine. not that I'm not telling you to support ASC Mart or Airsoft Innovations...

Conflicts6 · May 17th, 2010, 21:52

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Originally Posted by coachster

really. you can use any 100% silly oil from your local hobbie shop. 10wt, 20wt, 25wt etc... would all be fine. not that I'm not telling you to support ASC Mart or Airsoft Innovations...

Their is no such thing as a hobby shop up here :P. All of them closed...

coach · May 17th, 2010, 21:59

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Originally Posted by Conflicts6

Their is no such thing as a hobby shop up here :P. All of them closed...

would help if you filled in your profile to show where you are located...

Rugger_can · May 17th, 2010, 22:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by ILLusion

Canadian Tire Spray Silicone Oil contains petroleum distillates, which is likely to swell your hop up rubber.

That's why this stuff is advertised as "great for window gaskets", because it swells the rubber while lubricating it, making the rubber seal so great once this stuff is sprayed on. It's almost melting the rubber.

In airsoft guns where the hop up rubber is in a relatively tight tolerance, swelling the rubber wouldn't be a great idea.

I've destroyed classic airsoft with this stuff, whose plastics were very sensitive to this oil. Also damaged hop up rubbers with this spray oil.

If you decide to use this, do so at your own risk.

Generally, you don't need a spray, as a swab on your cleaning rod is enough to get a couple of drops of pure silicone oil through the system. Drip oil is much less easier to acquire, as most sprays are compressed and can only be shipped via surface mail. As such, there are also more Canadian retailers carrying the drip stuff than there are carrying the sprays.

I guess I should have elaborated. Thank gosh Illusion is around to point out the fact that sprays (while convenient) are not actually required.

Also just so you know another option is to buy normal light weight oil (such as the great AI stuff) and put it in a manual pump spray bottle (avaliable at craft stores).

Conflicts6 · May 17th, 2010, 22:14

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Originally Posted by coachster

would help if you filled in your profile to show where you are located...

DONE

ILLusion · May 17th, 2010, 23:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Conflicts6

Alright. So if i do get this Canadian Tire Silicon, put some on a swab and lube my midcaps, make sure their is no excess, I should be alright? If i run bbs through it for awhile, just loading them and unloading them, until they come out clean, free of any oil?

If you're putting this in to your magazine, what goes in to your magazine? The BB's.

And where do the BB's pass through as they're fed through the gun? Right, the hop up rubber.

It's already been mentioned that you DON'T want this oil on your hop up rubber.

If dog poo transferred to your shoe, would it be safe to lick the bottom of your shoe since you're not licking directly from the original pile? LOL.

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May 17th, 2010, 18:49	#1
Conflicts6 Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sault Ste. Marie	Canadian Tire Silicon used in midcaps? Can you use Canadian Tire silicon 'spray' to lubricate mid cap magazines? Specifically the Motor Master one and the 3 in 1 silicon spray in the yellow and black label. Thanks in advance! __________________ Bacon.

May 17th, 2010, 19:36	#3
ILLusion GBB Whisperer Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto	Canadian Tire Spray Silicone Oil contains petroleum distillates, which is likely to swell your hop up rubber. That's why this stuff is advertised as "great for window gaskets", because it swells the rubber while lubricating it, making the rubber seal so great once this stuff is sprayed on. It's almost melting the rubber. In airsoft guns where the hop up rubber is in a relatively tight tolerance, swelling the rubber wouldn't be a great idea. I've destroyed classic airsoft with this stuff, whose plastics were very sensitive to this oil. Also damaged hop up rubbers with this spray oil. If you decide to use this, do so at your own risk. Generally, you don't need a spray, as a swab on your cleaning rod is enough to get a couple of drops of pure silicone oil through the system. Drip oil is much less difficult to acquire, as most sprays are a form of compressed gas and can only be shipped via surface mail. As such, there are also more Canadian retailers carrying the drip stuff than there are carrying the sprays. __________________ *Advanced Airsoft Armaments and Enhancements* Quick to the gun, sure of your grip. Quick to the threat, sure of your shot. Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas Accuracy, Power, Speed Last edited by ILLusion; May 17th, 2010 at 23:13..

May 17th, 2010, 19:54	#5
brandedman Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Medicine Hat, AB	Would an actual gun lube like ezeox work? __________________ Medicine Hat Airsoft - Home of the Cypress County Tactical Airsoft Team Last edited by brandedman; May 17th, 2010 at 19:57.. Reason: I can't type

May 17th, 2010, 18:57	#2
Rugger_can Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Downtown Ottawa	Amazon.com: UTG Airsoft Cleaning Silicone Spray, 50ml: Sports & Outdoors Cheap effective and safe. Also free shipping from Amazon for this item. CHEERS

May 17th, 2010, 19:58	#7
Conflicts6 Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sault Ste. Marie	Alright. So if i do get this Canadian Tire Silicon, put some on a swab and lube my midcaps, make sure their is no excess, I should be alright? If i run bbs through it for awhile, just loading them and unloading them, until they come out clean, free of any oil? __________________ Bacon.

May 17th, 2010, 21:04	#9
Conflicts6 Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sault Ste. Marie	Okay. No point going to crappy tire now! Il order some of that AI lightweight silicon. I don't want to risk anything! __________________ Bacon.

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