Hi, I am doing some maintenance on my X1C, I have read the Wiki to check what is needed but I am really struggling to get them in the uk, I am looking for the following -
Superlube 92003
Superlube 52004
I see it mentions I can use Lucas Oil 10533 instead of the 92003 but I am little concerned by the wording which says “should work similarly”. I cant see an alternative for the 52004.
It would be nice if I can get both products from the same brand and then I should be able to order from the same place and save on postage.
I’ve faced the same issue with the lubricant. I’ve searched on all BL related discussion forums and , based on shared experiences from other users, I went for “Super Lube 97008 Transparent Silicone”, bough on Amazon.de, reference, ASIN B0081JEBFC. Bought the largest one (230 grams) for 19,50 euros and now I’m fully covered for at least 3 to 4 years of maintenance. I’m using it regularly since 2023, every time my printer is notifying me to perform maintenance, and no issues to the date.
I took a look at Amazon.UK. I see what you mean. I mean really WTF is up with England? The UK has always at the reputation of protectionism but there are so many brands that are globally available that are blocked on their site? I can’t believe that’s by accident.
At any rate, the key elements that you want to search for are the following which may produce a search result that will yield the same product but under a “British” protected brands that the Crown has apparently granted you folks permission to purchases. Sheesh!!! and I through the EU was screwed up.
Here are the search terms you will want to use.
PTFE Liquid Lubricant – This is the principle ingredient in many of the Bambu lubes that came with the printer.
Food-Safe – While not a guarantee, this will eliminate lubricants that have petroleum products as part of their composition. Many silicone lubricants are labeled as food safe as they are often used on equipment such as meat slicers and such that come in contact with food. The reason to avoid petroleum is that there is a small chance they could contain solvents such as found in motorcycle chain lubricants. Some of these can attack plastic.
The other thing that comes to mind is consider your local hardware store. Often when there is government protectionism at play, it is because they are trying to protect the local business. You may very well find that your local shop and easily acquire the products that are blocked from online UK sales. It’s worth a try anyway.
You can get Super lube products in the UK as you have found, and on Amazon.
Some brands just aren’t good value, superlube being one of them, factor in the relative strengths of currencies and you can see why they might not be popular.
A silicone grease with or without PTFE thickeners shouldn’t be expensive and isn’t.
Just coming into this thread as I’m also struggling to find these products in the UK and it would be good to get some resources in one place! I tried to order from Amazon US but doesn’t seem to ship these products to the UK!
I can’t seem work out if this would be a suitable oil. It matches with this product (I think!) https://www.super-lube.com/multi-purpose-synthetic-oil-with-syncolon-ptfe-51014
https://amzn.eu/d/bTNWMAY
This is the lube I’m thinking of getting at the same time before I run out of sachets https://amzn.eu/d/iCBbhEo
For context I’m having issues with my idler pulleys squeaking https://youtu.be/6KkFw_b8OAw?si=yypUKqZc_dInwL7P and the belt underneath squeaking as well https://youtu.be/isLn3LPubrU?si=hlsvpGr4WNeC16Rc
I have both the pen and the large packages, the only difference is that the one you are linking to comes in pen dispenser which is ideal for precise application such as on the pulleys.
If you visit the website and view the MSDS, it states the following:
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Well, it’s hard to say for sure if that lube has the exact same properties as the oil. I cite two things that make their marketing doublespeak hard to comprehend. The first two links refer to the product as “oil,” while the third calls it “grease,” but both mention their brand name “Syncolon,” which is just their obfuscated doublespeak for PTFE, a generic material. So, unless they’re using pure marketing bullshit, one might conclude that the difference between the Synthetic Grease and Synthetic Oil is simply viscosity.
Personally, I avoid grease for precision components like the Z screws. Grease is harder to clean and attracts metal dust, unlike oil, which wipes off easily. Bambu uses food-grade PTFE lubricant (meaning it’s safe for food equipment like meat slicers, nothing more). I still have the original tube that came with the printer, unopened, so I don’t know its viscosity. If it’s grease, I avoid it because it attracts metal dust—the black stuff that comes off when you wipe the Z screws—and is harder to clean. That’s why I prefer oil.
In the photo below, you’ll see the metallic dust I’m referring to after wiping the Z screws with a paper towel soaked in IPA or glass cleaner. This dust is normal, but you don’t want it to accumulate. That’s why I prefer oil over grease—grease attracts dust like a magnet, while oil wipes off easily, making reapplication less messy. This is just my personal preference—Bambu might disagree.
look for Super Lube 97008 silicone. I bought it more than 1 year ago and despite using it monthly on my X1C, haven’t yet used more than 1/3 of it. Good stuff too.
But this one works as good too
Super Lube 21030 Synthetic Grease (NLGI 2), 3 oz Tube by Super Lube https://amzn.eu/d/5UcBKjF
I couldn’t find the ones recommend by Bambu but purchased the closest to them. In the end I purchased the Superlube 21013, this is a Synthetic Grease with Syncolon, they recommend for a grease for the z axis lead screws and even provide some small sachets.
I sure hope by Y-Axis you are NOT referring to carbon rods. The only thing that should used on those rods is a cloth or paper towel with IPA and nothing else. Lubricant will damage the carbon fiber rods.
Here is the maintenance wiki for the rods and YouTube video on the Bambu Channel.
Post edited, not sure why I put that about the carbon rods, never used oil on them. I bought the oil for the bearing but apparently it’s not really needed.
I’ve been trying to research greases/lubricant myself and every thread I find, even when the posters are being precise in their wording, has you shouting at people telling them never to grease or oil their rods. What wording would satisfy you? Bambu specifically calls them “Y-axis and Z-axis linear rods” - explicitly differentiated from the carbon rods, Bambu Lab P1 series printer Maintenance Recommendation | Bambu Lab Wiki and says that explicitly they should be oiled if you clean them with IPA. Reading threads, it looks like you have dissuaded several people from doing this?
It frankly makes it very hard to believe any of the other information you are providing.
Sheesh!!! and I through the EU was screwed up. 
