Just a little graphite and they are working like they’re brand new again.
Graphite lubricant is awesome. I was going to use WD40 for my front door lock but luckily my brother had some graphite.
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
This person lubricates! (and melts)
Sometimes both at the same time!
WD40 also works wonders for getting sticker residue of glass and metal. Better than goo gone in my experience.
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.
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.
Because its volatile components evaporate and what’s left isn’t much of a lubricant
Did you remove the housing or just add it to the bolt and lock and unlock a few times?
I removed the locks completely and got down in the actual latches. One had been sticking like crazy and after some lube and adjustments it is working great. I’m actually kind of mad at myself for not doing it early. I’ve been fighting with that lock for longer than I care to admit.
Inspiring! I may do mine. The front door is battery powered and since the cold set in is going through batteries like nobody’s business. Maybe this will help at least give the little motor a little less friction to struggle against.
Yes, this is the way - graphite powder is the stuff for locks. I once had a handyman blow WD40 in there and I promptly fired him.
Wd40 is ideal though for removing old, hardened grease. But for that you’d have to remove the lock, flush it generously, and then put it back in again.
…and then you fire him.
