If this superficial cleaning doesn t free the lock eliminate the aggravation altogether.
Car door key lock lubricant.
If you want to clean or lubricate a car door lock you ll need to access its interior that is a bit tedious.
Here s how to remove and clean the most common type of door lock.
Since they don t offer a substantial cleaning surface they are often neglected by car owners.
Start spraying the lubricant in short blasts.
Follow up with anti rust spray.
Realizing this the following section was designed to provide much needed answers to ensure that you purchase the best lubricant possible for your individual situation.
Car door locks are susceptible to problems like rusting and jamming.
I only use it in pin tumbler locks when i pull them apart to give them a good clean.
Next insert the key in the door lock and move it around repeatedly.
I could not puff it into the lock itself as the tube opening was too large for the lock slit so i got some on my key and tried to get as much as possible inside the lock cylinder.
Repeat this process for every car door lock.
Once the hinges are in working condition just squirt them with white lithium grease or motor oil operate the door several times and then wipe.
Squirt a small amount of the graphite lubricant into the car door locks and trunk locks to ensure they keep working smoothly.
Graphite lubricant is the choice for locks because it doesn t attract dust and dirt which can damage the locking mechanism.
Wd40 inox or any oil based lubricant.
Follow each spray shot by a resting period of about two seconds.
Take about ten minutes to disassemble clean and reassemble the entire door lock.
It works because it takes away the old gunk in the lock but it doesn t lubricate much by itself.
This ensures that the lubricant is properly smeared over every part of the locking mechanism.
Purchasing a door lock lubricant can be a bit more complicated than simply purchasing the cheapest product you can find or the lubricant that has the best stats across the chart.
Fix and lubricate a sticky lock and key this applies to all locks but especially to motorcycle ignitions gas caps saddlebags and trunks.
Slide the key in and out of the lock several times to spread the lubricant.
If so squirt the hinges with wd 40 to free them and move the door several times to work in the lubricant.
Car door lock caring is a necessary part of general car maintenance.
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