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VPI Platter Spinning SLOWLY

I've tried two different lubricants (Super Lube and Shimano Dura Ace Grease) for my VPI Classic 2 platter and it still does not spin properly. I removed and re-applied grease and it spins fine for about 5 minutes, then it slows down immensely. If I remove/re-install the platter, it spins smoothly again but only for a short period of time. Anyone experience this before and know a fix? Thanks
jyoungpark
stevecham
3,298 posts
 
You should be using white lithium grease
brf
1,699 posts
 
Grease with a teflon (PTEE) additive will have a lower coefficient of friction than just lithium grease. The better performing greases also use synthetic oil as the base as oppose to mineral oil.
bpoletti
1,004 posts
 
Why not get in touch with VPI? They know it's good PR to have satisfied customers.
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czbbcl
1,699 posts
 
Why don't you just contact VPI with your issue . They have excellent customer support. They e-mailed me with an answer to my question on Sunday morning. Can't get better than that.

Chuck
hiendmuse
257 posts
 
I had a similar issue and found I was using too much white lithium grease.
I cleaned everything off really well and put a very small amount on the bearing. worked fine then.
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