Mechanical keyboard replacing keycaps and greasing stabilisers queries?

Space Monkey · 14 May 2020 at 18:55

Hey all,

Just received a Filco mechanical keyboard today with Cherry MX Blues and also a set of Ducky PBT keycaps.

Now replacing the standard caps is easy and I've done them but I need some info on the larger caps that have stabilisers?

Firstly they were greased but when removing them a fair bit of grease came away, so I'd like to replace that, I have some Multi-purpose EP2 Lithium based grease, is this safe with plastics? If not what do I need to buy, something that's not going to cost the earth but works really well?

Secondly is there a trick to getting the larger keys back onto the board? It's proving a little tricky and I don't want to break anything.

Photos: http://imgur.com/a/FgxczgH

Thanks,

Space

Space Monkey · 14 May 2020 at 19:30

@Ryan-3

Thanks for the info.

If reattaching the larger keys is better with your option 1, does the metal bar come away from the keyboard so I can fit it into the caps, then back onto the keyboard? I didn't want to pull the metal bar out if I'll damage it or the board?

Space Monkey · 14 May 2020 at 22:44

I've ordered some Nitecore Silicone Grease for the stabilisers, handy to have some on hand for future as well, hopefully that's the correct stuff?

Space Monkey · 31 May 2020 at 21:48

mattpj said:
What keycaps are they? They are lovely!

Hey,

These: https://www.overclockers.co.uk/ducky-pbt-double-shot-ultra-violet-keycaps-kb-257-dk.html

Now they are all in place, not only do they look amazing but they feel great to type on as well, so glad I bought these

Space Monkey · 31 May 2020 at 23:08

mattpj said:
ah I had a feeling they were on my wish list of ones to consider.

take it they have no shine through. Not too worried about that just god to know

No shine through that's correct, doesn't bother me, I thought it might but the legends etc are bright enough to see and they look so good :cool: