Thought PB blaster had some kind of corrosive stuff in it. Thought that’s how it attacks rust to free things up.
I checked the link out, not the same stuff as I was thinking of.
My personal opinion is that it doesn’t really matter what one uses as long as they clean and re-lube regularly. I doubt many (or any) who offer an opinion have done detail scientific research into the best lubricant. I personally go with what I have handy and within reach when I’m cleaning the threads.
Their penetrating oil does. Their silicone spray product does not, as far as I know. Not that I’m recommending it - I’ll probably pick up something thicker soon.
Thanks guys for all info. I do not regularly use vasaline so I think I am OK. Just used it once. But better safe than sorry. One of my lights is $380 range and definitely do not want to mess it up. Thinking of buying Fenix TK75 2018 and that bad boy will be $300 plus range so need some good lube.
US hardware retailers seem to have bigger ranges than Australian retailers, but the stuff I got from a big retailer here (for tap washers) was brownish rather than clear so I bought some online. It was easier to buy online than visit a specialist shop, and you only need a tiny amount.
I use silicon, either the paste, liquid or spray depending on what i want to put it on.
I used to use Vaseline on maglights as that was what was recommend dont know if it still is anyway i found it broke down the orings and certain plastic bits of the maglights over time
I’ve recently had good luck with Master Plumber Faucet and Valve grease - waterproof, heat resistant, designed to be used with o-rings, valves, washers, etc. $2.99 at True Value Hardware.
I’ve compared it to Syl Glide, white lithium grease, dielectric grease, and others, and it seems less sticky, and more slick. The store rep said it’s silicone based, but you’d have to verify that. I like it. Mag recommended Vaseline. You likely didn’t do any harm, but you’re probably correct to switch to better.
After re-installing the ring, I’ve always used Hoppes 9 gun oil instead of grease on the threads, after cleaning them with alcohol. Things seem to spin together better, especially on Maglites.