Door lock lubes

[cmhj]

It's getting close to my semi-annual "door lock lube" maintenance. In the past I've used either tri-flow or WD40. My current supply is about shot and was wondering if anyone has a tip/choice that might be better than my current choices.

TIA

 

[etc.]

Houdini. It can be found at your local locksmith shop or ordered of the internet

 

[Tempest]

Corrosion X Aviation in the spray can.

It's what I use on all my locks, automotive or other. Works great.

 

[Tones]

Remoil

 

[Triple_Se7en]

Quote:

---

Remoil

---

Yep... any good gun oil/CLP. I use it also on the hinges.

 

[axjohn]

Tempest, would you use the Corrosion X on an ignition? TIA

 

[Tempest]

Quote:

---

Tempest, would you use the Corrosion X on an ignition? TIA

---

If there is a need, yes I would. It has a high dielectric property. I never have however. I much prefer the Aviation to the normal product.

I've used their Aviation type on plug wires before. After ~ 6000 miles in hot dessert, the wires came off with little effort.

 

[axjohn]

Tempest:
I should have been clearer! I have the Corrosion X aviation that I've used on all of my locks; just wondered about the ignition switch!!!

 

[Syntec-Man]

I use castrol syntec 0w30 in my car/house locks

 

[Tempest]

Quote:

---

Tempest:
I should have been clearer! I have the Corrosion X aviation that I've used on all of my locks; just wondered about the ignition switch!!!

---

Oh I see. I read too much into your post.

I have never used it on an ignition switch (never had too), but if I had a problem, that is the lubricant that I would use.

 

[Jim 5]

For what it's worth, my previous chev truck's owners manual said to lube the lock mechanisms with plain old 5w30.

 

[Triple_Se7en]

Quote:

---

For what it's worth, my previous chev truck's owners manual said to lube the lock mechanisms with plain old 5w30.

---

I like to read the responses on how they get that 5w30 in that key lock hole. Some are interesting - some are funny - some are

 

[JustinH]

you could just dip a key in oil, and put that in the lock cylinder.

I just buy an aerosol can of lube at walmart, and spray all the locks and jams a few times a year in all my vehicles.

We all have remote start and keyless entry, and I worry about the locks rusting or whatever due to non use.

 

[Jim 5]

Quote:

---

you could just dip a key in oil, and put that in the lock cylinder.

---

That's how I always do it. Works pretty well.

 

[porcupine73]

Kanolabs Lubricone, works great, dries to a film. After use the locks slide like straight butta' baby. I don't like anything that remains oily in the lock because that can attract dust and gum the thing up.

 

[knealeski]

I use a Radiator Specialty Co. product called Gunk Heavy Duty Spray Lubricant (RSC Product # L5-08) that has Teflon in it. Spray it into lock cylinders and around operating levers of car door handles, trunk and fuel locks and doorjamb latching mechanisms a couple times a year. Usually part of my changeover routine from summer tires to winter and back again. That's the same time I bleed the brakes and run a thread cleaner through the lugbolt holes.

 

[Bebop367]

I use Technical Grade CRC 3-36 Plastic Safe Multi-Purpose Lube for door locks. Works well, last a long time and doesn't attact a lot of dust.Best all around lube that I have found.

 

[cb450sc]

I just use graphite spray lube.

 

[Mike_dup1]

Lock-ease is the best, easily found all over is small spray cans that last for years. A little goes a long way, don't over lube.

Also, don't use any penetrator type lubes such are WD40 etc or anything that claims to free rusted parts. These often have solvents in them which dry out the lock and cause more wear. Locks should us graphite type lubes for trouble free operation.

 

[heavyhitter]

I was a locksmith for 5 years. All we used was powdered graphite, and every other lock shop did the same.