BARQ — pure silicone cube lube, 10 cSt viscosity. The value-sized 10 ml bottle lasts longer, or covers several cubes.
Why BARQ? It's Arabic for lightning — and this is the thinnest step on the silicone ladder. The thinner the oil, the faster the cube.
The number nobody else tells you
Cube silicone lubes run from Weight 1 (thinnest and fastest) to Weight 5 (thickest, most control). Most shops stop at “Weight 3” or “Fast 8/10” and never publish the actual viscosity.
BARQ is 10 cSt — a Weight 1 class oil, the thinnest step on the ladder. We print the number so you know exactly what you're buying, not just so you'll take our word for it.
Specs
| FAST | ██████████ | 10/10 |
| CONTROL | █░░░░░░░░░ | 1/10 |
| GUMMY | ░░░░░░░░░░ | 0/10 |
| HEAVY | █░░░░░░░░░ | 1/10 |
| LASTING | █████░░░░░ | 5/10 |
Rated on the same 0–10 scale the big stores use, so you can compare directly.
Use it to
- Revive a cube that has started to feel heavy or catchy
- Keep competition cubes in shape with routine maintenance
- Speed up a new cube that feels sluggish out of the box
How to apply
- Remove one layer of the cube (or a cap, depending on the model)
- Apply 1–2 drops to the internal pieces or the springs
- Reassemble and turn the cube 20–30 times to spread the lube
Questions people ask
How many drops do I need?
1–2 per 3×3. More does not make it faster — it slows the cube down and makes it feel heavy.
How often should I re-lube?
Every 2–4 weeks with daily use, or whenever the turning starts to feel heavy. Competition cubes need it more often.
Does it work on any puzzle?
Yes — 2×2, 3×3, big cubes, Pyraminx, Megaminx, Skewb. Any plastic puzzle.
Can I use it on the core?
BARQ is made for the pieces. A core does better with a heavier lube that stays put — a thin oil migrates away from the metal contact point quickly.
Will it affect the magnets?
No. Silicone is chemically inert and won't weaken magnets. Just don't flood them — excess oil attracts dust.
Will it damage the plastic?
No. Pure silicone is safe on cube plastics and won't cause cracking.
My cube is now too fast — what do I do?
Use less next time and tighten the tensions slightly. BARQ's job is speed; if you want more control you need a heavier lube.
5 ml or 10 ml?
5 ml covers one or two cubes for several months. 10 ml is better value if you have a collection or lube regularly.
⚠️ Safety instructions — please read before use
- For speedcubes only. Not for any other use — not on skin, hair, appliances, and never as a food oil.
- Keep out of reach of children. The bottle has a child-resistant cap — always re-close it tightly after use.
- Not food or medicine. Not for eating or drinking — do not swallow.
- If swallowed: do not induce vomiting; seek medical advice or contact a poison centre.
- Avoid eye contact. If it gets in the eyes, rinse with running water for 15 seconds; if irritation persists, see a doctor.
- Wipe up spills immediately — the oil makes surfaces and floors slippery.
- Store cool and dry, away from heat and direct sunlight.
Every order containing lube ships with a printed instruction card carrying these same instructions in Arabic and English.
Product details: Pure silicone oil (polydimethylsiloxane) · 10 cSt viscosity · Weight 1 class · 10 ml · odourless · safe on cube plastics.
Want a smaller bottle? BARQ also comes in 5 ml.
