Grease for Pots?

[MostlyBass]

I have a VT bass pedal that I cleaned with DeOxit. The pots now turn VERY easily - too easy. Can I use something like lithium grease to put in the pot to add resistance to the turning?

Thanks!

[MostlyBass]

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[JustDavid]

To give more resistance to rotation, I've heard of people removing the knob, using a black hair elastic & wrapping it multiple times around the pot shaft, then restoring the knob. Varying the # of wraps &/or how far down you secure the knob to tune the resistance. I haven't tried it but it seems like something that would work, perhaps quite well.

[RickenBoogie]

DO NOT use grease, as it will attract dirt, and cause more problems.

[megafiddle]

There is no easy way to restore the original turning resistance. It's usually an extremely
viscous fluid between the shaft and bushing. Not even sure how you would get it in there.

I have a small vial of silicone fluid. If I turn it upside down, it takes hours to flow down.

[NelsonNelson]

Before I even read the entire post I was gonna say lithium grease.

[DannDubblewe]

http://www.mammothelectronics.com/4S...p/700-1600.htm

Get those and a precision flathead screwdriver. If you put them all the way on it won't even turn. If you barely lift then up and tighten it should add a healthy amount of resistance.

[MostlyBass]

Thank you for the replies!

[MostlyBass]

If some sort of viscous fluid was originally used, shouldn't I be able to add some? What about silicone grease?

Thank you!