Originally Posted by
cyccommute
Based upon what? This was your first wheel build by your own admission and you had spoke nipples unscrew. If you read just a little bit about building wheels, you’ll find nearly universal suggestions on using a spoke preparation of some kind. Even back in the day, people used linseed oil for the same purpose. Modern spoke preps are easier to use as they dry faster.
Let me clarify. I mean that I believe lubricants for prepping a build are good but I do not think the kind of lubricant, for example, teflon based like TriFlo or silicon based really make much difference. I think using a prepping lubricant will help.
HTH, Joe