Silicone Grease or Lithium Grease ?

[Tony Forestiere]

I am not trying to be flippant or amusing, But "KY Jelly" is a very effective lubricant designed specifically to not attack "rubber" compounds. It has a low viscosity, and could easily be squeezed or Q-tipped into the friction areas.
My $0.02   

[Paul Marossy]

Yeah, but for how long? Are you sure that it won't eat the rubber eventually?

I'm also a member on a very active Volkswagen forum, I work on my car because I can't afford a mechanic, but these guys are professionals  with years of experience, they recommended it. 3 years on its still looking great. We are talking old volkswagens her, mine is from '86, and thats a relatively young one, so old skanky rubber is the norm.

OK, well then it sounds safe. I don't much about that sort of thing. Good to know! 

[Ibanezfoo]

I am not trying to be flippant or amusing, But "KY Jelly" is a very effective lubricant designed specifically to not attack "rubber" compounds. It has a low viscosity, and could easily be squeezed or Q-tipped into the friction areas.
My $0.02   

That stuff dries up to a rubbery substance...  I don't know that I would use it in any electronics.

[Rectangular]

thank you for saying it for me Ibanezfoo,  hopefully we can close that book now.

[puretube]

arghh, ~ 50 years ago, every contact could be cleaned with alcohol,
and every gear could be greased with vaseline...

[Rectangular]

arghh, ~ 50 years ago, every contact could be cleaned with alcohol,
and every gear could be greased with vaseline...

ah, that would explain why this equipment was in such poor condition 

plus apparently everyone used to smoke at their lab bench. luckily I don't come across smoke-damaged equipment very often.