davidwort 0 Posted January 5, 2011 anyone know what sort of grease to use on indicator/MFA stalks and other switches? and where I might pick some up? VW seem to use a funny creamy coloured grease and I'm guessing plain silicone grease won't do :shrug: Maplins do this white spray grease and I already have a tube of clear silicone grease that Maplins reckon is for use on electric switch contacts too? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boost monkey 0 Posted January 5, 2011 Prodigal pointed out to me the graphite grease that Maplins do on a recent trip there. He said it's the stuff to use on the spoiler mech, i can't remember if he said it's good for contacts though, although graphite does conduct. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davidwort 0 Posted January 5, 2011 I don't think you want something that conducts, the switch contacts themselves should touch, metal to metal, the lubricant is there more to help the plastic parts slide and no wear and to stop the metal surfaces corroding. Found at least one manufacturer that makes lithium grease for car switches (names mnfrs other than VW) and plently of references that say silicone grease is fine, I guess it just needs to be something that won't damage plastic parts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
