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Title: PTFE Grease
Post by: RobertM on Oct 25, 2012, 13:57:32

Anyone have any of either 'Finish Line' Teflon grease or the 'Super Lube' PTFE equivalent ? I need a little to re-grease the outside of the central baffle on my C11.

Many thanks
Robert

Title: Re: PTFE Grease
Post by: Rocket Pooch on Oct 25, 2012, 14:12:15

Halfords do it, I have some but its 50 miles form you.

Title: Re: PTFE Grease
Post by: The Thing on Oct 25, 2012, 19:09:34

I used Dow Corning Vacuum Grease, doesn't give off any fumes ever and it's very temperature stable. It's cured my mirror flop, can't even see any when using a 2x barlow and webcam. Miracle.

I have some left...

Title: Re: PTFE Grease
Post by: RobertM on Oct 25, 2012, 21:48:17

Even better, thanks Duncan

Title: Re: PTFE Grease
Post by: MarkS on Oct 26, 2012, 00:41:54

Vacuum Grease?
Have you evacuated all the air from inside your scope? I guess it prevents air currents in the tube.

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Astronomy => Technical => Topic started by: RobertM on Oct 25, 2012, 13:57:32