nas90 Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Just fitted a new drivers door lock handle and barrel lock. It's the military removable top door with the recessed handles and the barrel locks are pretty cheap and nasty. Invariably in winter-time I cannot get the lock to open due to frozen water in the mechanism. I have used WD40 in the past but have been told it's not the best product to use. Something like 3in1 oil or maybe a silicone spray? Any advice? Don't know why I bother with locks really, since being a soft-top the average villian carrying a knife gets free access! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 I've always just put a few drops of 3-in-1 oil on the key and worked it in and out a few times. Has never failed me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upnover4x4 Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Use stuff in work that lubes the lock but doesnt allow the dirt to cling to it. The name fails me at the mo but will find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbarton Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 The proper stuff is a fine graphite powder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landmannnn Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Silicone spray is very useful for that kind of thing, it doesn't leave a oily residue that will attract dust. Also useful for lubricating window runners, door locks, door seals etc. SWMBO will also be happy if she doesn't get wd40 on her new dress where you blitzed the stiff front door lock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9unit Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 grafite dust is best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike4444244 Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 I use chain lube, ask a friend with a bike... it goes on very runny then dries into a sticky grease, can be a bit messy but ok if youre careful Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 The proper stuff is a fine graphite powder. I agree - its what I use on all locks, car, house and padlock. Messy but by far the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nas90 Posted October 18, 2008 Author Share Posted October 18, 2008 Thanks guys Looks like the graphite gets the thumbs up. Now where do I get graphite powder................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbarton Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 Thanks guysLooks like the graphite gets the thumbs up. Now where do I get graphite powder................ Graphite Lubricants R Us or try Lock Lubricant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK CAB Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 Try filing a soft pencil lead, some thing like "2B". Use a folded piece of paper and blow the powder in to the lock. This can be messy but works well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jericho Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 Invariably in winter-time I cannot get the lock to open due to frozen water in the mechanism. Graphite is a good friction reducing agent for lock parts,but will do nothing to stop water ingress and freezing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streaky Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 A good source for the dry graphite lubes is in Gun Shops. There is a product called Dry-Slide that is graphite particle suspended in a solvent. You apply the liquid and the solvent disolves leaving the graphite. It's popular with the air rifle gun fraternity. MolyKote also make a graphite paste which does the same job. S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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