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Lock Cylinder Lube: What Do You Use? #1693646 11/02/14 08:53 PM 11/02/14 08:53 PM
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,296 New Jersey P Powerflow OP pro stock
Powerflow OP pro stock P Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,296 New Jersey	With winter coming, I like to lube the lock cylinders in all my cars so they don't freeze. I've mostly used WD-40, but I've heard others use straight silicone spray, liquid graphite, etc. What works for you?

Re: Lock Cylinder Lube: What Do You Use? [Re: Powerflow] #1693647 11/02/14 09:23 PM 11/02/14 09:23 PM
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DZJim enthusiast D Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 247 DuPont, Washington	Quote: With winter coming, I like to lube the lock cylinders in all my cars so they don't freeze. I've mostly used WD-40, but I've heard others use straight silicone spray, liquid graphite, etc. What works for you? http://www.agscompany.com/lubricants/automotive/179 I don't use stuff like oil,WD-40, etc. cuz it can become sticky over time. This stuff works for me on padlocks, car door locks, car trunk locks, etc. I use it on door hinges followed by some dripless oil....

Re: Lock Cylinder Lube: What Do You Use? [Re: Powerflow] #1693648 11/03/14 12:34 AM 11/03/14 12:34 AM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,040 Lincoln Nebraska R RapidRobert Circle Track
RapidRobert Circle Track R Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,040 Lincoln Nebraska	What ever type your parts house has on hand, graphite based liquid, Squirt it in & the liquid evaporates leaving the graphite to lube the lock live every 24 hour block of time like it's your last day on earth

Re: Lock Cylinder Lube: What Do You Use? [Re: RapidRobert] #1693649 11/03/14 01:13 AM 11/03/14 01:13 AM
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SSAAHemiFan top fuel S Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,431 USA	I do facility maintenance on 8 school buildings (lots of doors!) I use Houdini lock lube - we get it at our local locksmith but I know Amazon has it

Re: Lock Cylinder Lube: What Do You Use? [Re: Powerflow] #1693650 11/03/14 09:50 PM 11/03/14 09:50 PM
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71ChargerSE member 7 Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 181 Mt.Washington,KY	I work in the lockshop of a large school district-160 buildings. We use Triflow on everything pin tumbler and wafer,works great.They make it in aerosol and little bottles of oil with built in thin little tube. Really works and you can get it about anywhere.

Re: Lock Cylinder Lube: What Do You Use? [Re: 71ChargerSE] #1693651 11/03/14 09:55 PM 11/03/14 09:55 PM
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ahy master A Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 7,664 IN	Just for fun, I'll add I use WD40 even though it is not supposed to be the best. I always have it around and it seems to work OK.

Re: Lock Cylinder Lube: What Do You Use? [Re: Powerflow] #1693652 11/03/14 10:22 PM 11/03/14 10:22 PM
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Challenger 1 Too Many Posts Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio	I've used WD40 for ever on 20+ vehicles and 4 buildings. Hasn't caused any problems and keeps them from freezing up during the winter. I'm sure there's better, but I have found the need for it.

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