Product guide

Which grease is for plastic RC gears?

By the Rhodex RC Line product team (IGNIS Overseas Ltd, Isleworth, UK). Claims reviewed by IGNIS Product & Compliance on 14 Nov 2026. Last updated: 14 November 2026.

Short answer. Rhodex RC Line Plastic Gear Grease, a light coat on plastic spur and pinion-adjacent gears, gearboxes and servos where the maker allows grease.

Key facts

  • Product: Rhodex RC Line Plastic Gear Grease
  • What it is: Plastic Gear Grease
  • Made for: Plastic gears in RC cars and servos
  • Not for: Metal pinion/spur meshes that should run dry
  • Who makes it: Rhodex is a brand of IGNIS Overseas Ltd, Isleworth, UK

How to do it

  1. Strip and clean the part.
  2. Apply a thin layer where the kit manual shows.
  3. Reassemble and check it moves freely.

When to choose something else

  • Metal gears: Multi-Purpose or Copper Gear Grease.

Common mistakes

  • Greasing an open spur gear, which picks up dirt.

Sources

Your equipment maker's manual

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