White Grease

Mojo_666

OK Dumb question maybe, what is the white grease/lube I found on my my 15mm through axle? it's tackier than normal grease (please no jokes, I ran them all through my head already)

Cheers

nicklouse

grease that is white in colour.

there are lots of greases that are white. they do the same job as the greases that are cream or red or green or blue or even turquoise.

Mojo_666

nicklouse wrote:

grease that is white in colour.

there are lots of greases that are white. they do the same job as the greases that are cream or red or green or blue or even turquoise.

While looking it up myslef I was overwhelmed by the different types and purposes for greases, so they are not all they same and they do not all have the same intended application which is why I asked.

I think that there is more to this than colour.

mrmonkfinger

different greases have different properties, that much is certain, however the requirements (temperature/pressure) - for bikes - are so low, and so easily satisfied, for all external applications in a bike, almost any grease will do


any grease police out there, please notice the word "almost", ie funny greases don't count

nicklouse

Mojo_666 wrote:

nicklouse wrote:

grease that is white in colour.

there are lots of greases that are white. they do the same job as the greases that are cream or red or green or blue or even turquoise.

While looking it up myslef I was overwhelmed by the different types and purposes for greases, so they are not all they same and they do not all have the same intended application which is why I asked.

I think that there is more to this than colour.

but on a bike they are all the same.

you only need one grease and some thread lock and some anti size. all done.

different parts providers will use different types but that will all be basically the same.

Mojo_666

OK So after some more research I think I have it figured out (although I won't be betting money on this)

and just to clarify my question was simply "what is the white grease/lube I found on my my 15mm through axle"

The white grease I think is a "white lithium grease" of the "spray on" persuasion.

This grease is very thin (in it's spray form) and can be applied evenly and thinly, unlike none spray grease (white lithium or otherwise) which are thick and more commonly used to pack bearings etc, my experience using a thick grease on the bolt through was that unless I rubbed it all over very thinly most of the grease would peel right off again when the bolt was inserted into the hub.

I suspect that the white lithium spray on grease is used on the "bolts" to benefit the production process by being easier to apply and reducing wastage.

mrmonkfinger

or to help hold off corrosion

Mojo_666

mrmonkfinger wrote:

or to help hold off corrosion

Good shout.

supersonic

I wouldn't put lithium grease anywhere near a bike - dries out, rots seals, and bonds metals together.

ricardo_smooth

I use marine grease on my bikes.... works well and helps keep the water out of places I don't want water.

Anonymous

Just because it's white doesn't mean it's lithium grease.

I use Finish Line Teflon grease. It's white.

As said, bikes just need grease. Some exceptions like lithium which are not advised, but regular general grease. The more the better often. If it should move, grease it.

Things that shouldn't move are another matter. Locktite for small bolts that need it, and anti-seize for large threaded stuff that might get seized up.

stubs

Could be something like Rock and Roll Superweb grease. Its white and is stickier than a stick insect covered in super glue and makes strings like melted cheese.

The Rookie

'marine' or 'red rubber' grease is the best, it's tacky, sticky, good lube and most importantly is very resistant to being removed by water, it's often used for wheel bearings on boat trailers for example.

Simon

chris.d.w

I have a tub of bike specific bearing grease from a company called Galli

Seems good so far!

Oh, Its white.