No Graphite?

[troop112]

Our district is NOT allowed to use graphite due to staining the school floor and kids getting graphite all over their uniforms.

Our "outlaw" cars aren't even allowed to use black graphite.

I have seen the different polishes on some of the sites, but do they still use graphite after the polish?

What is the bst lubricant if I can not use BLACK GRAPHITE?

Thanks,
Troop112

[kcbcommando]

Nye Oil II or Krytox 100. The debate rages but for some the syn oils may be faster than graphite. Also done properly it looks as if you have no lube at all.

[Da Pine Racing]

When you say not allowed to use, does it mean you can't apply it in the building?

Graphite cane be applied, spin the wheels, clean the car and none will shed during the race. If the rules clearly state "no graphite." Like kcb said, oils are the next best option.

[troop112]

Thanks.

For pack and district competition, we can only use "official Cub Scout white Lube". I believe that this comes from problems with staining the gym floor and their uniforms.

However, for the pack outlaw race, the only rule is no black graphite. So... anything else is free game for us.

[JustaDad]

For pack and district competition, we can only use "official Cub Scout white Lube".

If they only allow TFE(Teflon) then use it. some lube is better than no lube. Also,be stingy with the oils, a little is a lot more than you may think.

Good luck!

[speedie4u]

wow white lube, ewww. likely better to do this. try some of that focal point paint on graphite. its not gonna fling or come off and certainly better than the white stuff.