Aug 27 2020 by zane grey is it a good idea to oil a ps3 controller thumb stick is it a good idea to oil a ps3 controller thumb stick media publishing ebook epub kindle pdf view id 053e86d7f aug 12 2020 by patricia cornwell controller handy in case you cant get it back together in working order the feeling of an oily analog clean sticky . In most cases parts of the controller have become damaged and your only option is to replace the controller in some cases you can extend the life of the controller by lubricating the sticks only non conducting lubricants should be used on the controller remove all five screws on the back of the ps3 controller. Clean sticky buttons on your ps3 controller it would be a good idea to attack the buttons on the controller first simply because these are going to be so dirty as they get used so much it is also a good idea to clean the buttons because the grime will also cause them to stick and you will have problems using them. Have not played ps3 for like a half year and now when i picked up controller i see both analog sticks is wet sticky no i have not spilled anything on it