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Old 25 May 2011, 02:50 PM
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I'm just about to refit the suspension following a complete poly re-bush, powerfex supplied some grease to lube the new bushes but it just looks like copper grease, is there a better option eg lithium, moly, CL, white grease etc, or is copper grease the right stuff to use?
Old 25 May 2011, 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by budd
I'm just about to refit the suspension following a complete poly re-bush, powerfex supplied some grease to lube the new bushes but it just looks like copper grease, is there a better option eg lithium, moly, CL, white grease etc, or is copper grease the right stuff to use?

I use a graphite based grease on trucks,

Its a dry lubricant which doesn't attract dirt but works as well if not better than copper grease, just doesn't like higher temperatures (brakes for example)

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Old 25 May 2011, 11:16 PM
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Originally Posted by scottydog137
I use a graphite based grease on trucks,

Its a dry lubricant which doesn't attract dirt but works as well if not better than copper grease, just doesn't like higher temperatures (brakes for example)
I know the stuff you mean, how does it cope with water, I mean does it resist washing off? also some motor bike chain lube is a graphite type stuff that may be worth me checking out.
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i you want to go waterproof use rocol aqua 2 . brings a whole new meaning to the word waterproof you wont get it of with a pressure washer at point blank range it sticks like sh*t to a blanket , works up to 150degrees c and is perfect for slow moving parts like bushs and pins
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I use marine grease. obviously resistant to water.
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Originally Posted by madscoob
i you want to go waterproof use rocol aqua 2 . brings a whole new meaning to the word waterproof you wont get it of with a pressure washer at point blank range it sticks like sh*t to a blanket , works up to 150degrees c and is perfect for slow moving parts like bushs and pins
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I use marine grease. obviously resistant to water.
cheers sounds like the rocol stuff or some marine spec grease would be spot on I'll check my RS catalogue see what available.
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