question for surefire owners

[79mongoose]

I took my e1e apart to change the battery , and when i went to clean the threads " on the twist on-off" some black grease came off, was that grease on the threads and do the threads need to be greased? thanks for the replys

 

[grnamin]

I think it's called NyoGel 759G.

 

[rycen]

You probly wont be able to find NyoGel.Try a scuba shop for silicone lube.

 

[lc609]

I have used petroleum jelly for that for almost 10 years now, with no ill effects. The function is to keep the O rings moist and the compartment water tight. PJ was initially recommeded by a surefire rep 10+ years ago.

pat

 

[grnamin]

NyoGel is available on e'Bay.

 

[rycen]

petroleum jelly is not to be used on flashlight o rings exept mags.petroleum jelly will breakdown the o ring.

 

[79mongoose]

Thats true, i called surefire today and they said not to use pj.

 

[bimmer]

O rings are rubber, right?
So can we use KY Jelly? I mean, its meant for other rubber prophylactics afterall...

 

[Steven Andrews]

I think KY would dry out, as its water-based.

 

[OwenM]

I took my e1e apart to change the battery , and when i went to clean the threads " on the twist on-off" some black grease came off, was that grease on the threads and do the threads need to be greased? thanks for the replys

I use Silchem silicone lubricant on my Surefires. I got a 8 ounce tube that will probably last the rest of my life, since I only use a small amount as needed, and that's not very often.
I will try to find the website I ordered it from-the guy participates on the Spyderco forum, I just can't remember his name right now.
found it: http://www.johnfjensen.com/sil-cart.html