Tripod Grease
Dec 25, 2014 14:15:55 #
Hello, what do you guys use on a gitzo tripod to grease the flashings? Thanks..any alternatives to gitzo grease?
Dec 25, 2014 14:27:34 #
Kalina54 wrote:
Hello, what do you guys use on a gitzo tripod to grease the flashings? Thanks..any alternatives to gitzo grease?
What "flashings" are you referring to?
Dec 25, 2014 14:34:17 #
Kalina54 wrote:
Hello, what do you guys use on a gitzo tripod to grease the flashings? Thanks..any alternatives to gitzo grease?
Probably any MOLYBDENUM grease. A warning though. A grease will attract dirt. You might want to consider a dry solution such as graphite. It's a bit abrasive but shouldn't be a problem.
Dec 25, 2014 15:13:25 #
My tripod was drenched in salt water in Greenland and even though I cleaned it right afterwards the metal flashings inside of the leg compartments are a little rusty.
MT Shooter wrote:
What "flashings" are you referring to?
Dec 25, 2014 15:23:44 #
Kalina54 wrote:
My tripod was drenched in salt water in Greenland and even though I cleaned it right afterwards the metal flashings inside of the leg compartments are a little rusty.
Clean with steel wool then soak in Naval Jelly for a couple days. Clean well and reassemble dry. If needed lube with graphite.
Dec 25, 2014 15:23:56 #
Kalina54 wrote:
My tripod was drenched in salt water in Greenland and even though I cleaned it right afterwards the metal flashings inside of the leg compartments are a little rusty.
What in the world are you doing in Greenland? :lol: My dad served two tours there in the Air Force at Thule. I figured he made somebody mad. Immediately after exposure to salt water the best thing to do is flush it with fresh water, dry, then add lubricant. I would contact the manufacturer for better advice.
Dec 25, 2014 15:26:24 #
Thank you..where does one purchase Naval Jelly?
MT Shooter wrote:
Clean with steel wool then soak in Naval Jelly for a couple days. Clean well and reassemble dry.
Dec 25, 2014 15:28:21 #
Chasing Auroras..
pounder35 wrote:
What in the world are you doing in Greenland? :lol: My dad served two tours there in the Air Force at Thule. I figured he made somebody mad. Immediately after exposure to salt water the best thing to do is flush it with fresh water, dry, then add lubricant. I would contact the manufacturer for better advice.
Dec 25, 2014 16:02:18 #
Kalina54 wrote:
Thank you..where does one purchase Naval Jelly?
Amazon
Dec 25, 2014 16:16:48 #
Kalina54 wrote:
Chasing Auroras..
Nice! :thumbup: :thumbup: Where on Greenland was that taken?
Dec 25, 2014 16:18:55 #
Kalina54 wrote:
Chasing Auroras..
How did you get there? I haven't done any research but I thought that Thule (military) was about the only place up there. I'd love to visit Iceland myself.
Dec 25, 2014 16:21:56 #
I flew to Kulusuk Greenland from Reykjavik..Only 90 minute flight. From there we had to travel by boat.
pounder35 wrote:
How did you get there? I haven't done any research but I thought that Thule (military) was about the only place up there. I'd love to visit Iceland myself.
Dec 25, 2014 16:24:18 #
another Greeland image
Kalina54 wrote:
I flew to Kulusuk Greenland from Reykjavik..Only 90 minute flight. From there we had to travel by boat.
Dec 25, 2014 16:25:17 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
Kalina54 wrote:
Thank you..where does one purchase Naval Jelly?
Naval Jelly is available at most any hardware or automotive supply store. Follow directions carefully. Unless the bushings are of ferrous metal, you have corrosion, not rust.
Dec 25, 2014 16:37:11 #
can I still use this if it is corrosion?
RWR wrote:
Naval Jelly is available at most any hardware or automotive supply store. Follow directions carefully. Unless the bushings are of ferrous metal, you have corrosion, not rust.
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