whats a good lubricant for helmet

[mike042]

my full face helmet the kind that flips up in front has developed a squeak when lifting, and when im wearing it its like nails on a chaulkboard!!!! whats a good lub to put on hinges that wont eat the plastic or smell up inside of helmet?

[ACE50]

I use dielectric grease.

[RedRider]

Vasoline.

 

RR

[kevin-vic-b.c.]

"white grease" you should be able to find it at auto parts stores. It is what is recommended for door hinges and alike as it can be cleaned off clothing.

 

I buy it in spray form at Canadian Tire ..... Auto Zone, NAPA or similar in the USA I assume.

 

and I guess the old 3in1 oil will do also... very fine light oil.

[SilvrT]

Silicon spray lube works best on plastic parts.

[Prairiehammer]

Typically, plastic on plastic is lubed with silicone. BTW, di-electric grease IS silicone. Most modern helmets, if not made of fiberglass, are composed of polycarbonate. A bad polycarbonate lubricant is any petroleum based lubricant. Petroleum based lubes may cause cracking.

[ACE50]

Silicon spray lube works best on plastic parts.

 

every silicone spray that says it stops squeaks, I found just makes the squeaks worse.

[ACE50]

Typically, plastic on plastic is lubed with silicone. BTW, di-electric grease IS silicone. Most modern helmets, if not made of fiberglass, are composed of polycarbonate. A bad polycarbonate lubricant is any petroleum based lubricant. Petroleum based lubes may cause cracking.

 

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[Dragonslayer]

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[SilvrT]

every silicone spray that says it stops squeaks, I found just makes the squeaks worse.

 

It's not designed for creaking joints in humans ......

[djh3]

I guess its silicon. Anyways the stuff is sort of gel like and is for O rings. Got some for the pool strainer lids and such.