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Shiba_Fett t1_jdz3ozx wrote

I lubed my first board with this. It was a mistake. It still works and it sounds good but there is like a weird sticky resistance feel in the switch. I still use it for stabs on cheap builds but over all just stay away from it. This stuff does however work very well around the house for door hinges, cabinet rails, I just used it on my clothes dryer to remove a bad squeak. Amazing for things like that, not so much on keyboards.

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Lowriders34 OP t1_jdz3wtv wrote

Thank you! i have another question

Can i lube the stabs with krytox or do i need a thicker lube for the stabs?

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Shiba_Fett t1_jdz4h04 wrote

I like krytox 205 for stabs and switches. It's a perfect lube for that. But I personally like to go thicker on the wire, Id use a dielectric grease like the one you posted just on the wire and no where else.

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Lowriders34 OP t1_je1w2j8 wrote

Do i need to lube my switches every year or how often do i need to do it?

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Shiba_Fett t1_je24kok wrote

Just once. Its not like a car, after you lube them it should last the life of the keyboard.

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PepeGodzilla t1_jdz6sro wrote

alexotos has a great video on youtube.

you can use krytox if you don't want to buy extra lube for stabs. You could also use dielectric. Just dip the ends of the wire and you're good.

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