Best way to remove Militec-1 from pivot?

[spyken]

Originally posted by KBR

Another thing, I really don't want to attempt to take apart my Millie or Buck, so I'll just probably leave the Militec on until it's time for the lube again.

KBR, why don't you give your Millie or Buck a good wash with very hot water and soap (w/o taking them apart) - you can soak it for a minute or two in this hot bath (actually, I use freshly boiled water for my Delica) - it should clear out most of the gunk/oil. Then dry it thoroughly, and then try the Militec again sparingly using the heat method. Not much effort, but you may just like what you have after that....good luck.

 

[Steve Chism 1]

I love the Militec lube...first I tried the grease on my yoyos and the lube on my knives...the grease became glue LOL So I soaked the bearings in lighter fluid and applied the normal Militec lube...WOW, a 4:58 second spin time so far the sample Militec sent me is less than 1/3 gone and I've used it on 8 folders and 4 yoyos several times Thanks Militec

Steve

btw, heed Militec's suggestion, and use heat...I put some on my Buck/Mayo, and got some stop n' go in the action, a bit of heat from a hair dryer and now it's smoooooth sailin'

 

[rdangerer]

Originally posted by spyken
I don't normally use degreaser (it really dries out the metal),

Dries out the metal?

Originally posted by spyken
just remember that after degreasing, you should let the part dry completely - overnight if possible, before reapplying a suitable lube.

Industry uses solvents when they are serious about degreasing. There are numerous less effective, but more environmentally friendly approaches, like Simple Green, etc.

I'm with desmobob on this ... a Spray solvent like Brake Cleaner (non-chlorinated, from auto parts section) or Degreaser is fast and easy, and it doesn't take much. They evaporate quickly (acetone in seconds, heavier solvents in maybe a minute). Light stuff (e.g. acetone, MEK) doesn't leave a film either.

You could do soap/water first, and the solvents will strip off any leftover surfactants and oil/grease that water didn't.

 

[spyken]

Originally posted by rdangerer
Dries out the metal?

haha, I meant - it COMPLETELY STRIPS the metal of any and all lubricants applied at the factory, even though that micro-film of lube may be good for the knife - rust prevention etc.

I just wrote "dries out the metal" as is normally referred to wrt bike chains (ie. complete degrease of the chain removes the manufacturer's lube, which is good for the chains).

sorry - typed faster than my brains worked