Source Of Silicone Grease For O Rings

[TerryB]

Not sure if this is the correct place for this but here goes

 

i have seen a number of posts seeking advice about sources for silicone grease particularly from people in far flung parts of the globe.

 

One source that may not have been considered is a supplier of watch repair tools and parts, easily found on the internet. They sell a small pot of silicone sealant for O rings and gaskets. The magic is that the pot doubles as an applicator by virtue of having a silicone impregnated spong in the base and the lid. You simply put your O ring on the sponge in the base put the lid backon and give it a few twists. Then remove you O ring or seal which is perfectly coated in silicone, I use a pair of plastic tweezers to handle the O ring so as not to do any damage and keep mess to a minimum.

 

I would think most countries would have a watch tool supplier.

 

Hope this is helpful

 

Terry

[DavidDecorator1]

Very useful advice. Thankyou.

[tamiya]

Am a big fan of Seiko & am aware of Seiko greaser & silicone greases... but they're harder to find retail than silicone oils & greases used in Radio Controlled model cars, I find plenty more hobby shops than watchmaker suppliers.

 

And these days between RWC, Richmont & Swatch Group clamping down on supplying their spare parts to external parties, independent watchmakers are a dying breed too

[Menuhin]

I use pure silicone grease for diving equipment o-rings.

You can fine it dirt cheap on eBay.