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I use the same Dupont Multilube teflon spray that I use on my chain. The vehicle evaporates off, leaving the teflon coating in place. For the cables themselves, I use Bike Aid, which is a liquid graphite slurry, which, again, evaporates leaving the graphite in place. The biggest problem with grease and other heavy lubricants is that they attract and hold dirt, which then acts as an abrasive on the moving part. (I think most chain wear is probably due more to the typical heavier chain lubes attracting and holding dirt in the chain links, which then gradually grinds away all of the friction points as you ride, rather than a dry chain.) On my Farmall Cub tractor, I apply grease to all of the fittings until it squeezes out of the joint, which forms a seal keeping the dirt on the outside of the part. In this situation, the heavier grease is fine, because the application through the grease fittings pushes the fresh grease toward the outside, and generally forces out any dirt or contaminants which could have migrated into the joint.
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