Lucas Oil Red "N" Tacky safe on plastics?

[NeoPyro]

Greetings everyone,

The other day a member by the name of Alexi posted a topic here inquiring about getting some plastic safe grease for their first crawler.

Original Topic: http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/general-crawlers/624632-looking-get-some-grease-my-1st-crawler.html

In the thread I recommended Lucas Oil Red "N" Tacky. I didn't give it much thought at first, but as I was laying in bed, I got to thinking is it plastic safe? I had always assumed it was as several guys on this board use it, but you know what they say about making assumptions. Anyway, I have used it for over two years now and near as I can tell it hasn't affected the plastic parts on any of my trucks so it must be okay, right? I mean it comes in a plastic tub.

What are your thoughts, yay or nay?

 

[Panther6834]

As I mentioned in that other thread, as long as it's not petroleum-based, it shouldn't have any negative impact on plastic. According to Lucas' own info, Red 'N' Tacky is a lithium-based grease...so, it sounds be good to use. The grease I mentioned - Maxima - is also a lithium-based grease. From what I understand (don't quote me on this...it's just based on what I've read), most synthetic greases are lithium-based. Hope that clears up your "worries".


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[OSRC]

.... I have used it for over two years now and near as I can tell it hasn't affected the plastic parts on any of my trucks...

Think you answered your own question there. "thumbsup"

Not aware of anyone having any issues.

 

[GA Dawg]

If it was bad for plastic, I would have a lot of damaged trucks sitting here.

 

[meatmonkey]

I've been using it for years in over a dozen toy trucks. No issues. I will say it flings off the gears a bit easier than something like CV (molybdenum disulfide) shaft grease, but most of my rigs have holes drilled in the housings for a 3mm grub screw that allows me to pump grease in with a needle fitting on my grease gun, so for me it's a moot point. Grease is cheap, gears and bearings not so much.

 

[ScaleLifeNewbie]

If it was bad for plastic, I would have a lot of damaged trucks sitting here.

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[23drumerboy]

As I mentioned in that other thread, as long as it's not petroleum-based, it shouldn't have any negative impact on plastic. According to Lucas' own info, Red 'N' Tacky is a lithium-based grease...so, it sounds be good to use. The grease I mentioned - Maxima - is also a lithium-based grease. From what I understand (don't quote me on this...it's just based on what I've read), most synthetic greases are lithium-based. Hope that clears up your "worries".


~ More peace, love, and kindness would make the world a much better place

I can attest to this fact, as an Auto Technician. Go put gas on a rubber band and let it set a while....or better yet, in a styrofoam cup. THAT is petroleum contamination, friends.

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[ferp420]

greese dosent have alot or any solvents or detergents in it those are what eats the plastic and rubber not the patrolium product itself greese isent designed to clean just lubricate

 

[NeoPyro]

If it was bad for plastic, I would have a lot of damaged trucks sitting here.

You and me both. :ror:

Thanks everyone for clearing up my concerns.

 

[HDMM]

Yes, it's fine been using it for years. I use either Lucas Red N Tacky or Synthetic marine grease depending on what it's going in.

 

[MOguy]

I have been using it on suspension components in my 1:1 for many many years because it is not petroleum based. I also use it in my RCs.

If is supposed to be fine on rubber and plastic.

 

[TK421]

Ive been using it exclusively for over a year and have had zero issues.

Lou

 

[MAGNUMB]

I've used belray and Red N Tacky for years, but i've now switched over to Hudy Graphite grease for diffs and won't be going back.


https://www.amainhobbies.com/hudy-graphite-grease-hud106210/p32261

Hudy Graphite Grease
If you've ever used graphite you know how smooth it is and how well it lubricates. This provides a silky smooth lubricant, great for CV joints, and wherever metal comes into contact with metal.

I purchased a container about a year ago and am now hooked!

A little amount goes a long way, the container it comes in is small but you only need to lightly coat the contact surface -more is not better. I use this on about 4 different cars that I race and got about a year out of the small container. Use it sparingly you don't need a lot for it to work!

To the person who posted that you can get marine grease for larger quantity and less price. Marine grease is totally different. Marine grease is lithium based. This Hudy grease is graphite based -totally different. Not only does graphite lubricate but it also helps keep parts moving with very little friction. Marine (lithium) grease can be "gloppy" and create friction. If your racing this would be really bad....mise well throw gum in your gears.

 

[WHITE-TRASH]

Red & tacky is fine. I use it in everything.