What can I use instead of Nikon WP-G1000 silicone grease for AW1 O-rings?
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I use a Nikon AW1 and need silicone grease for maintaining the camera or housing O-rings. Nikon’s WP-G1000 grease appears to be discontinued along with the camera system. Is there a suitable alternative, and are there any types of silicone grease I should avoid for this use?
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The Nikon grease can still be found; Ace Photo in VA says they have it in stock.
But I'm fairly certain there is nothing particularly special about it. Fantasea O-ring grease would be a suitable alternative. Or almost any other silicone grease listed as suitable for rubber o-rings/seals... but you want to avoid thicker versions like super-lube; they are harder to work with for applications like this.
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Yes. Based on the community feedback, there does not appear to be anything especially unique about Nikon WP-G1000 for this purpose. A suitable replacement is a silicone grease intended for camera or underwater-housing rubber O-rings, such as Fantasea O-ring grease. More generally, most silicone greases specifically labeled as safe for rubber O-rings/seals should work.
The main caution is to avoid thicker, heavier greases that are harder to spread evenly on small sealing surfaces. The example given was Super Lube-style thicker grease, which may be less suitable for this kind of application.
As with any waterproof seal, use only a light coating, keep the O-ring and groove clean, and confirm the product is compatible with the specific rubber material in your seal. If you can still find genuine Nikon WP-G1000, that remains an option, but it isn’t the only one.
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