Just a little graphite and they are working like they’re brand new again.

  • @[email protected]
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    112 months ago

    Graphite lubricant is awesome. I was going to use WD40 for my front door lock but luckily my brother had some graphite.

    • @SirSamuel
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      82 months ago

      Graphite for the deadbolt assembly, a lightweight silicon lubricant for the lock cylinder. WD40 for clearing water out of exterior extension cords, and melting Styrofoam cups to entertain your nephew

        • @SirSamuel
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          22 months ago

          Sometimes both at the same time!

      • @hactar42OP
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        32 months ago

        WD40 also works wonders for getting sticker residue of glass and metal. Better than goo gone in my experience.

        • @SirSamuel
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          22 months ago

          100%

          Also the best penetrant I’ve found is a 50/50 mix of acetone and automatic transmission fluid. Better than Kroil if I’m being honest.

    • @[email protected]
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      42 months ago

      WD stands for water displacement it removed light rust and therefore makes you think it’s a lubricant, but as a lubricant it’s not very long lasting.

      • @pigup
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        22 months ago

        Because its volatile components evaporate and what’s left isn’t much of a lubricant