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Posted:
Wed Jul 18, 2007 10:40 pmby CUBOP IN CALI
??? Is there a specific type or brand of grease you use on your conga / bongo lugs ? I got a very very small amount when I purchased my Pearl Congas . I need some more I checked a couple of on-line stores(music 123 / guitar center) for more but came up with nothing can anybody suggest where to buy some .
Thanks
Cubop
Posted:
Wed Jul 18, 2007 10:56 pmby bongosnotbombs
Bike store, chain lube. Works good.
Posted:
Thu Jul 19, 2007 1:34 amby yambu321
CUBOPINCALI,
DON'T USE GREASE!
ALWAYS MAINTAIN YOUR DRUMS WITH A LIGHT COAT OF GENERAL PURPOSE OIL, AS REQUIRED. GREASE WILL GIVE YOU PROBLEMS, IT'S A HASSLE AND RETAINS GRIME SAND AND WHAT EVER ELSE.
HOPE THIS HELPS,
TAKE CARE,
CHARLIE "ELCOQUI" VERDEJO (YAMBU321) 
Posted:
Thu Jul 19, 2007 2:59 amby Whopbamboom
I've been using LP "Lug Lube" for years, but it seems to be a bit of a pain to purchase.
I believe Volcano recommended NAPA silicone gel in the tube. But I can see silicone grease making a mess, possibly.
I also would like to know what is a great product to use that's also easy to acquire.
Posted:
Thu Jul 19, 2007 3:25 amby Paqui
Four reason to use White Lithium Grease:
1. Keeps metal parts lubricated
2. Guards against dirt build-up
3. Reduces wear and rust
4. Clean and easy to use
LP Lug Lube <-- No need for this, 3-in-One and DW-40 do the same job...
Posted:
Thu Jul 19, 2007 11:58 amby caballoballo
I use engine syntethic Oil (Amsoil) If it is good for the engine,it should not have any problem with the lugs. Wd 40 (Water disperser 40) is a no go because attracts dirt like a magnet.
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Thu Jul 19, 2007 7:55 pmby Mike
I use BALISTOL, it´s acid-free, does the job with practically everything from knife blades to rheumatic bones :;): ,
prevents corrosion at the tuning lugs as well and creeps in nicely.
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Thu Jul 19, 2007 8:43 pmby Whopbamboom
A also say WD-40 is a no-go. Too light of an oil. And it's not that great of a lubricator in the first place (or a rust preventer, for that matter). I stopped using it on mechanic work years ago.
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Sat Jan 19, 2008 6:43 amby Gallichio
I have used Napa sil-glide and like it. You may have to wipe some off but it works great. Recommended to me by Thomas Alexander of Volcano Percussion
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Sat Jan 19, 2008 9:46 amby congalou
I use for my congas the grease we use for the grape picking machine in agriculture. But I think that a ot of greases do the job very well.
Galou.
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Sat Jan 19, 2008 3:43 pmby CongaTick
Can't beat grape-picking-machine grease. Ahhh...France.
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Sun Feb 03, 2008 5:29 amby Chupacabra
I just apply teflon tape that plumbers use on my threads. Not over the entire length - just where you know there will eventually be contact. Works great and low maintenance!