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Offline Elfie

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« on: October 25, 2004, 02:32:51 PM »
Anyone who has one of these knows that after just a couple hours of use the stick loses its smooth feel. I found a lubricant that rocks on the X45 stick. After 3 days of use with the new lubricant it is still smooth as silk.

http://www.certifiedlabs.com/certified/productView_byName.asp?cat_id=11&countryName=United+States&country=USA&language=English&language_id=4&product_cat=name&product_cat_desc=Products+By+Name&pName=T%2DLUBE+PLUS+AEROSOL


Thats a link for T-Lube Plus, its teflon based and works great on plastics. It's a spray based lube, but drys very quickly, doesnt attract dust and dirt either. :)
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Offline Overlag

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« Reply #1 on: October 25, 2004, 02:33:57 PM »
hmmmmm lube
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« Reply #2 on: October 25, 2004, 02:40:52 PM »
Is there an over-the-counter equivalent available somewhere? I had a bad experience with mail-order lubricants before.
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« Reply #3 on: October 25, 2004, 03:01:42 PM »
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Originally posted by Dux
Is there an over-the-counter equivalent available somewhere? I had a bad experience with mail-order lubricants before.



:lol
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Offline Elfie

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« Reply #4 on: October 25, 2004, 03:02:03 PM »
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Originally posted by Dux
Is there an over-the-counter equivalent available somewhere? I had a bad experience with mail-order lubricants before.


You should be able to find dealers at the website. I didn't check that. I was so impressed with this can I have that I googled for the manufacturer. I have had this can for years and years, so long in fact that I dont recall exactly where I got it.

If they dont list dealers at the website you might be able to email them and get the info you need that way.
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Offline Elfie

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« Reply #5 on: October 25, 2004, 03:03:31 PM »
Overlag this is a non-sexual lubricant I assure you, so stop looking at the sheep like that!!  :D
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Offline Overlag

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« Reply #6 on: October 25, 2004, 03:06:30 PM »
well my x45 sucks too, but the pots have gone also, so lube wont save nothing :(
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Offline Elfie

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« Reply #7 on: October 25, 2004, 03:15:44 PM »
So go buy a brand new one at Best Buy, pay the 9.99 for the 2 year replacement warranty. Then when the pots or one of the many switches quit, take it back to Best Buy for a new one. Just make sure you pay the 9.99 again for another replacement warranty :)

Then on your new stick, use this lube I linked to avoid the sticking problems :)
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« Reply #8 on: October 25, 2004, 04:15:31 PM »
Thanks, Elfie. That grinding plastic base is my only complaint about the X45.
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« Reply #9 on: October 25, 2004, 04:19:44 PM »
Same here.... that grinding noise is irritable.  I tried AstroGlide on it....didn't help much.

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« Reply #10 on: October 25, 2004, 04:23:05 PM »
Another idea, if you cant find a place to buy this particular lubricant look for another one that is Teflon based like this one.


I agree, that grinding base is most annoying :mad:
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Offline Elfie

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« Reply #11 on: October 25, 2004, 04:40:39 PM »
Order info can be found here.

http://www.certifiedlabs.com/certified/viewArticle.asp?article_id=1669&cat_id=9&cat_desc=FAQs&country=USA&countryName=United%20States&language_id=4&language=English

Dux, it appears that you can order by phone. At the very least you can speak with someone at the company and find out more info.
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« Reply #12 on: October 25, 2004, 05:18:13 PM »
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Offline debuman

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« Reply #13 on: October 25, 2004, 05:39:56 PM »
I use Silicone Grease that I picked up in the Plumbing Department at Home Depot.  Put it on about 2 months ago, still working smoothly and squeak free.  I think I read about it on here somewhere.
I also tried powedered graphite, but it didn't last as long, and was very messy.
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Offline RTSigma

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« Reply #14 on: October 25, 2004, 05:41:47 PM »
I removed the spring on my X45 and the grinding noise stopped.

The spring itself I believe is TOO strong, putting too much force on the plate and causing early friction.

I recommend either finding a softer, less coiled spring or cutting it.
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