Note: Not all “dry” lubes are PTFE. Some are silicone, which is a different ball game. Shop on Amazon Shop on Amazon Synthetic grease is the best choice for gears, axles and bearings that ...
Bottles and tubes of various lubes stand in rows on a counter, color-coded according to their properties: water-based or silicone-based, gloppy like hair gel, slick like saliva, or silky like lotion.
It is a good idea for every DIYer to keep silicone, lithium grease, and a dry multi-purpose lubricant on hand at all times.