Ball head maintenance?

[jphendren]

Hello,

I have a Kirk Enterprises modified Kaiser Pro Medium Ball head that is now going on 13 years old. I have never done anything to this ball head other than to wipe it down with a damp cloth after using it; it still works perfect. Should I be doing anything else? Bob Johnson of Earthbound Light mentioned something about using WD-40 on the ball; what do you guys think about that?

Jared

[jhom]

If you are not experiencing any problems, then no other maintenance is necessary.

[wickerprints]

Wouldn't WD-40 make a slippery mess out of everything and cause the ball to become harder to lock? :(

[10megapixel]

Hello,

I have a Kirk Enterprises modified Kaiser Pro Medium Ball head that is now going on 13 years old. I have never done anything to this ball head other than to wipe it down with a damp cloth after using it; it still works perfect. Should I be doing anything else? Bob Johnson of Earthbound Light mentioned something about using WD-40 on the ball; what do you guys think about that?

Jared

13 years of use, you've done nothing to it and it still works fine?...I think you answered your own question ;)

[ben_r_]

I would contact the manufacturer on the matter.

[ralff]

I just bought one of the Kirk ball heads (BH-3)and instuctions said to wipe down with WD40 on a rag then wipe off excess.

[Lowner]

Markins say basically the same thing.

[Mark1]

Wouldn't WD-40 make a slippery mess out of everything and cause the ball to become harder to lock? :(

And make it a dust magnet!!!!

If it comes apart. I might pull out the ball and simply wipe it off. then re assemble. Nothing more.

[ed rader]

Wouldn't WD-40 make a slippery mess out of everything and cause the ball to become harder to lock? :(

WD-40 is a cleaning solvent with lubricating properties. if you wipe off the excess you'll be fine.

ed rader