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Originally Posted by Dr. Drib
Silicone is a product that is worshiped here as - almost - a cure-all for every household fix-er-up-er.
I have one quote here, taken at random from a web search:
Typically, lubricants based on silicone, PFAE (perflourinated), most synthetic hydrocarbons (SHC or PAO), or mineral oils work well with plastics.
What would happen, in your opinion, if a mineral-based oil were used?
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I was always taught that that using a mineral based lubricant on plastic would have the effect of roughening the surface, making the problem worse not better.
Things appear to have changed since my engineering days, as I now see (Google) that mineral oils are suggested as lubricants for plastic.
Even so, for anything plastic I would always opt for a silicone product.
Edited to add information:
Seems like I was not completely wrong.
Newgate Simms lubricants and possible plastic or rubber compatibility issues/