This message was posted by The Embroidery Authority on AmayaUsers.com. PLEASE DO NOT REPLY VIA EMAIL. Instead, respond to the thread on the WEBSITE by clicking here: http://www.amayausers.com/boards/ultimatebb.php?/topic/2/425.html#000003 Guys, Plastic against Plastic = Polymer Plastic against Metal = Polymer Metal against Metal = Multipurpose You will be using the Polymer about 95% of the time you are lubricating your machine. The multipurpose is used when lubricating the X carriage and the grabber motor cam. Very early model Amayas (2002) would call for a little multipurpose grease on the color change threaded rod but soon after the color change motor was upgraded and now you don't need to lubricate it at all. Ed Orantes Melco Tech & Trainer 504-258-6260 =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================