Cam lubricants
#1
What do you use to lubricate your bow cams? Mine seems to be getting a bit rusty. If it makes any difference, I am using a Darton Storm.
And, yes, I know I need to wipe it down better after a wet hunt, but what should I use to lubricate it?
Thanks for any help!
And, yes, I know I need to wipe it down better after a wet hunt, but what should I use to lubricate it?
Thanks for any help!
#2
What's getting rusty? Take a careful look. If the cam/wheels have roller bearings they are factory sealed. If so then no lube is going to get into them. Instead of wiping things off if wet just try some silicon spray in the axle area to chase the water out.
#3
Giant Nontypical
Joined: Feb 2003
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One thing to never use is WD-40 or any other penetrating oil. That goes especially if your camshave bronze bushings instead of sealed bearings. Use teflon or siliconbased products, like BGFisher said.
#5
Typical Buck
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: USA
Be careful of lubricants that stay wet. Wet attracts grit, and grit wears things.
I use a lube originally designed for mountain bike chains (White Lightning). It is a teflon based lubricant in a parafin sort of base. It goes on as a liquid, but dries and is nice and slick without being wet.
I use a lube originally designed for mountain bike chains (White Lightning). It is a teflon based lubricant in a parafin sort of base. It goes on as a liquid, but dries and is nice and slick without being wet.



