my 486rc2 head is dry. should i oil it?

[Isaiahfortythirtyone]

hi guys. the grease on my 486rc2 head dried out. i dont know why. i certainly didnt keep it in my dry cabi. anyway, should i grease it? and if i should, can i use WD40? or is there any other recommended greaser?

 

[NMSS_2]

never grease anything that requires friction/grip.:sweat:

 

[longkangman]

Me too wanted to know what to do with it.

 

[blurblock]

never grease anything that requires friction/grip.:sweat:

Really? I regrease my 486RC2 after I came back from China due to sand in the ball head and it work a lot better then before ........

 

[+evenstar]

Use the wrong grease = u screw up ur ballhead

Check with Steven from CP on what types of grease to use. He told me about some brand last time and I forgot

 

[Snoweagle]

I have a 484RC2 and originally the ball is dry so no need of any greasing...works perfectly well too!

 

[denniskee]

just use the singer oil. 1-2 drops will do.

i had used cooking oil on my manfrotto 268 big mama ball head. mounted 500mm + 1vhs + 550ex after that. no problem at all.

important is not to over oil it.

the head is design to not only use friction, but also mechnically locking the ball, like a bench vice.

 

[Snoweagle]

But after some time of usage, the ball will definitely take some physical beating.

 

[eikin]

just use the singer oil. 1-2 drops will do.

i had used cooking oil on my manfrotto 268 big mama ball head. mounted 500mm + 1vhs + 550ex after that. no problem at all.

important is not to over oil it.

the head is design to not only use friction, but also mechnically locking the ball, like a bench vice.

this is correct :thumbsup:

 

[theRBK]

be careful what grease you use... if wrong type, too sticky/clingy, then grease + sand = liquid sandpaper...

if the head don't need grease, don't grease it...in doubt, check with manufacturer...

 

[Snoweagle]

be careful what grease you use... if wrong type, too sticky/clingy, then grease + sand = liquid sandpaper...

if the head don't need grease, don't grease it...in doubt, check with manufacturer...

Agree. Originally my ball head dun have any grease so dun need to grease it.