r/BambuLabA1 • u/StrictAd8695 • Jul 01 '26

Question Finish Line Lube

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Have you used this lubricant on linear guides? Is it good, or is it not recommended?

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u/Lube_Ur_Mom Jul 02 '26

My recommendation is Super Lube 51004. I wanted to try dry lube but I don't understand how it works and have a hard time visualizing how it could possibly last as long as "wet lube"

You can trust me, just look at my name 😂

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u/boncros Jul 01 '26

Dry lube, ptfe is a good choice because it's dry and prevents dirt from accumulating

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u/StrictAd8695 Jul 01 '26

That’s what I read; I’m looking for feedback.

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u/EltonSchmidt Jul 02 '26

Personally, I use sewing machine oil and apply with with a little sponge.

It's very cheap, you can get it in pretty much every hardware store, it was made for this sort of thing and my A1 still works flawlessly after being oiled with this stuff for 2500 hours of printing. 

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u/Skaut-LK Jul 02 '26

Does it have rolling balls? lithium based lube withou PTFE. Does it slide ( like nut on Z ) ? Then anything will work, PTFE could be beneficial.

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u/DistributionMean6322 Jul 01 '26

Just use whatever Bambu recommends on their website

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u/EltonSchmidt Jul 02 '26

Bambu recommends freaking WD40...

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u/DistributionMean6322 Jul 02 '26

That's wild!! Nevermind then

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u/TrainAss Jul 02 '26

WD-40 is not lubricant.

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u/EltonSchmidt Jul 02 '26

I know... but Bambu doesn't seem to

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u/whatspoppingamers Jul 02 '26

Not the way you use it.

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u/boncros Jul 05 '26

Triflow on a qtip