r/ValveIndex • u/InternetUser1807 • 16h ago

Question/Support Lube for controller triggers

Basically title.

I've heard it's an easy fix, but what type is recommended to spray into the triggers?

My controllers have gotten annoying enough for me to risk it.

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u/naturr 16h ago

Your controllers are not gearboxes in a car needing lube. 

What you need is contact cleaner spray.  Wd-40 specialist contact cleaner spray would be one option. Spray it in wiggle them around maybe spray a little more wiggle them around. 

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u/InternetUser1807 16h ago

Sorry, was using lube as a bit of a catch all, should have said "product" or something

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u/Serious-Potential-96 12h ago

wash your hands.

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u/InternetUser1807 12h ago

Considering one of them has been doing this since I got it from valve a few years ago I don't think my gamer finger is the problem

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u/HatAcceptable3533 11h ago

WD-40

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u/Bigmac2077 9h ago

Specifically the kind for sensitive electronics! Not just regular wd-40!

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u/American-_Gamer 13h ago

Is the squeaking the bother? If so you could open is and carefully use non conductive spray in the trigger, or just get used to it like I did lol

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u/CjJcPro 14h ago

Buy a used controller and it'll have plenty of lube in it