White Lightning help

[vampyrewolf]

Ok, I hit the local bike shop, and found this stuff, but there are 2 grades...

1> regular

2> racing



What is the difference and which one do I grab for my spydies?



Also, what is the best procedure for application of WL to my spydies?



I'm buying it on Aug 3rd, when I get paid, so wouold appreciate any help I can get.



We all start with 10 fingers. Those with Spydies have 9 to spare, Still need a thumb. Good thing I still have 8 to spare...

[sam the man..]

Dude,
I use WL - lots of it! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> There is a specially formulated White Lightning for multitools and knives. But before you committ to a bottle - Check out the FAQs on www.whitelightning.com

Cheers!

Sam

have spydies will travel

[charlie]

I use &quot;TUF-GLIDE&quot; a lube product I would recommend to knife owners.
http://www.sentrysolutions.com/
Check them out.

[vampyrewolf]

I can only get a hold of the 2 grades. I'd like to get some of the knife grade, but can't. I could probably get them to otder some in for me though...

We all start with 10 fingers. Those with Spydies have 9 to spare, Still need a thumb. Good thing I still have 8 to spare...

[john row]

OK,
I'm going to make a statement that may be unpopular.
EVEN WHEN USED AS DIRECTED - SPARINGLY:
White Lightning attracts and holds pocket lint and dirt in copious amounts!
Tuff Glide does too but not to the extent that WL does.
They probably both do a great job against rust but lint &amp; dirt foul up the mechanical stuff.
I still have partial bottles of both and when they're gone, I'll find another product.
John Row

They say there's a long tunnel with a bright light at the end. I've been there. it's just REALLY DARK!! :) LOL

[vampyrewolf]

heard about graphite from earlier posts on this same thing.

does it do the same thing?
if it doesn't attract pocket fluff, where can I get some? Walmart?

We all start with 10 fingers. Those with Spydies have 9 to spare, Still need a thumb. Good thing I still have 8 to spare...

[The Stare]

One knife I bought used had either had large amounts of White Lightning or a similar product used on it. Took quite awhile to get the dingy gray stuff out of everything, without dismantling the knife.

I use TufCloth on blades as a rust preventative. I use TufGlide as both rust preventative and lubricant on all my knives. It is very thin, and will penetrate tiny gaps with ease. I always let a knife that I've used a few drops of TufGlide on to dry thoroughly, before putting in a pocket or place where a lot of dust/lint, etc. exists. I have no problem with it collecting dust etc. It dries quickly, and leaves a dry bond with the metal on the surface. It is not sticky in the least.

Of course, YMMV.

Stare

[sam the man..]

You can't escape pocket lint dude... It'll get you wherever you go! <img src="sad.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> Say what you like about lubes, nothing withstands the harsh conditions here in Malaysia. The level of moisture and humidity will put any joint to a creaky start. I lube my folding knives religiously to keep em in shape. You can throw in WL, Tuffglide, Militec..etc, the rust and pocket lint just keeps comin'... <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Sam

have spydies will travel

[dalerich]

I traded for a knife that had White Lightning applied. I do not think that I would ever use the stuff on any of my knives. It caked up on the stop pin and the liner recess to the point that it made the lockup questionable. It was very difficult to remove and I am still get all of this stuff out of the action. I would recommend the Tuff Glide or Miltec approach. After is dries there is no greasy residue to attract lint.

[thorin hammer]

I use White Lightning, and yes it does attract lint, but not as bad as WD-40 did. I have found that WL works great for my knives. Besides that the WD-40 gets hard and cakes very badly. Don't use it on the moving parts of the knife. I just use WD-40 for the blade and metal handles of my knives. And yes I know you didn’t ask about WD-40. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Some laws permit, what honor dose not.

[vampyrewolf]

Decided not to get any lube until I get all the info I can. So far it's either WL or tuff glide.

We all start with 10 fingers. Those with Spydies have 9 to spare, Still need a thumb. Good thing I still have 8 to spare...

[clipiteer]

I find that gun oils work pretty well.(haven't tried WL or tuff-glide though)Benchmade recomends Militec1 for their knives. Don't know if Militec is any good either, but gun oils don't attract moisture and do a nice job of lubricating and preventing rust.
-clipiteer

[vampyrewolf]

I grabbed a Weapons Lube about a month ago after my Delica started to grab... Did my Wegner same time, and the Delica needs it after only about 5 days of carry, while the Wegner is still silky smooth and it has yet to leave my pocket...

We all start with 10 fingers. Those with Spydies have 9 to spare, Still need a thumb. Good thing I still have 8 to spare...

[Caleb]

I use:
-Remington's wonder lube
-Ballistol
-very fine gun oil
-but i tried silicon oil it is a real ****

[Caleb]

I forgot to say a thing i always clean my knives with hot water and &quot;dreft&quot; it is a powerful dish cleaner it degreases very well.

[Gary]

I use White Lightening on my knives. I can not tell the difference between their regular and the knife-grade. The key to using it is to use VERY LITTLE (1 - 2 drops). It's the same on my bike chain... too much and you get the white wax caking-up. The right amount (repeat VERY LITTLE) and it works just fine. I've never used the racing on my knives. It's great in winter weather on my bike chain, but it is gunkier than the regular so I keep it off my knives.

[CalypsoKid]

I have tried wl. Not impressed or disappointed.
I am a ballistol user and this stuff is from heaven.

Sure you loaned it to your friend and when you got it back the tip was missing.

[Gary]

Good Topic Vamp.
I've got a recommended list of different lubes to try.

[Windwalker]

I use Break Free and Tuf Glide. They both work well for me. I apply a drop or so, work the action and clean off any leftover. Then I let them dry well. Maybe my pockets are lint free! I don't seem to collect lint. :-)
Wish the Break Free had a better applicator.. the Tuf Glide applicator is long and narrow.. much easier to use..
Windwalker

[Gary]

I picked up a Tuf-Cloth and some Tuf-Glide and agree that it works much better than White Lightening. Tuf-Glide is invisible when it dries, where the Whit Lightening leaves a white wax residue. The Tuf-Cloth worked great on the knife blade. I'll monitor it or its long-term benefits.

"Take Your Spydie On A Hike" -- Gary

[buckshot]

I use Tufglide and just received some Miltec-1 which I will try next time I need to smooth up a knife. I could never find a Canadian supplier for White Lightning so I gave up on trying it and it sounds like I didnt miss out.

[Knife Knut]

Don't forget that lint collection in the pivot is a function of whether the knife is tip up or tip down.