What Is The Best Lubricant To Use In A Lock?

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Today we are going to answer the question: How to lubricate my lock and why you should lubricate your lock? We’ll also discuss what is the best lubricant to use in a lock.
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One of the questions we get asked by our customers is ‘Why do I need to lubricate my locks?’. While there are many lubricants on the market, not all of them work well with locks. We will cover three different types of lubricants; WD-40, Lock Saver Synthetic Lubricant, and Graphite Lock Lubricant.
First, Why do I need to lubricate my locks? If you’ve ever noticed your key sticking in your lock or having a hard time turning when the key is in the lock, this could be a sign that you need lubrication. If your door hinges are squeaking and making a lot of noise, this could be another sign you need lubrication. Metal that rubs against metal can get worn down and would be a great candidate for using lubrication. Another thing to consider is the temperature that the lock is exposed to.
Watch us put these lubricants to the test!

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@im1who84u 2 жыл бұрын

Being in my sixties I had a learning curve on lubricating locks, and here is my two cents. DO NOT USE WET LUBRICANTS. I've used graphite and that works well but it is messy. For the average guy and for every day home use, I'd recommend silicon spray lubricants. Do that once a year to any locks you want to keep in good working order and you won't have any rust or sticking problems. Works great on car locks and power windows. Before using it on power windows you may want to watch this KZfaq video first. Just copy and paste the below Heading. Doing This Will Make Your Power Windows Last Forever

@michaelnurse9089 Жыл бұрын

Thank you kind Sir.

@Brisbaneview Жыл бұрын

There's WD40 DRY PTFE as well which works perfectly for lock handles and locksmiths.

@M3GAN3116 Жыл бұрын

Will this work for car clutch cable thanks 👍

@machdaddy6451 2 жыл бұрын

I was glad to find out that you didn't recommend graphite, because as you said it's messy.

@cycassandra14 Жыл бұрын

I use power steering fluid. Just a little bit on your key, and turn gently.😊

@cgruthless49erstalk58 7 ай бұрын

Its hard to locked when its very cold especially in a construction properties

@djbassick 9 ай бұрын

What about silicone spray?

@chilmarkcharley 2 жыл бұрын

You nailed it. WD40 is a debris magnet. Synthetic lubricants like LOCK SAVER packaged as aerosols actually clean, lubricate and protect the lock mechanism in about a 2-second burst. The aerosol propellants first flush the lock clean, it then takes about 30 seconds for the propellants to evaporate before leaving a light, semi-dry finish on the lock parts. Try a different test. Go to a window or any pane of glass, spray WD40 on the left, LOCK SAVER on the right. You'll see the WD40 pattern begin to run down the glass and stay wet. In a lock, that simply soaks up dirt, dust and debris. Any locksmith worth his salt, realized this a long time ago. On the same pane of glass, away from the WD40 pattern, spray LOCK SAVER -- a 2 or 3 second burst is all you need. Watch the propellants evaporate and the lubricant stay in place as a dry finish, no running down the pain. Synthetic lubricants like LOCK SAVER won't freeze -- and miracle of miracles -- the same cold temperature lubricant creates a barrier to the metal in high humidity climates, preventing rust and corrosion. This one is a no brainer.

@pauld3327 Жыл бұрын

Do you spray LOCK SAVER on the key or inside the cylinder ?

@Bronzed-adonis 5 ай бұрын

I put wd40 in my garage door look 10 years ago that wouldnt budge and its been perfect ever since

@tthams73 2 жыл бұрын

So explain why new car door locks come packed with silicone grease? In addition, that’s not the way oil and grease lubricants work! Oil and grease lubricants flow the contaminants away from the mechanism.

@littlet6220 Жыл бұрын

You cannot use WD-40 in Medeco locks. These locks are three sets of tumblers and it will screw up the lot quick if you use WD-40. You have to use dry lubrication on these locks. If you don't you will have a problem with your lock. Medeco is a lock that is designed very well and precision if you use anything but dry lube it will gum up. If you have any type of locks and you use any oil base it is not good for them. WD-40 is a great lubricant for things that are not sensitive to tumblers or certain gears. But when it comes to WD-40 unlocks with tumblers is not recommended whatsoever and if you talk to a real locksmith they will tell you the same. The ignition and doors on vehicles is using a silicone-based lubricant that is thick. That allows it to work long-term. But can collect garbage out of the air and off your key to mess up the lock itself. www.art-of-lockpicking.com/best-lock-lubricant/

@djbassick 9 ай бұрын

What about if wd40 has been used already? Will the dry lube clean that out?

@Soknik01 6 ай бұрын

It might remove some of it depending on what solvents are in the dry lube. I would just pick up a can of brake cleaner spray and flush out the lock as best you can. If you have a air compressor you could blast it with some air afterwards to try and blow out any remaining residue. After giving it a few minutes to allow the brake cleaner to evaporate go ahead and hit it with some actual Lock Lubricant like the synthetic dry lubricant seen in this video.

@brandoncampbell4934 Жыл бұрын

3 and 1 lock dry can lubricant

@orestwolfgang556 Жыл бұрын

Can you use silicone lubricant? That dries with no residue.

@mujeeburrehman4470 Жыл бұрын

Graphite is a conductive , it can spark in or heating up problem in ignition switch, so beware of it.

@dcdad556 Жыл бұрын

Informercial. Graphite. Done.

@Trash_is_life 10 ай бұрын

My 2022 silverado 3500 hd ignition I'm having a hard time taking out the key

@caleb7427 3 ай бұрын

Wiggle the steering wheel a little bit when it gets stuck

@bennygreene1421 Жыл бұрын

Depends on what you are using WD 40 on. Graphite? Depends on what you are using it on. NEVER put graphite inside a vehicles key ignition lock. Not a good idea. Depends on what you use different lubricants for.

@TheLittletroyboy Жыл бұрын

Graphite!

@markc2152 Жыл бұрын

Graphite all day

@kevinmay1270 Жыл бұрын

Will this work on a gun trigger? Make it easy to pull the trigger?

@lesterparker1594 Жыл бұрын

Haha. How about just clean your gun? I’ve owned guns my entire life and never had a problem with the trigger being hard to pull. You either have a really dirty gun, or you’re incredibly weak. They make triggers with really light pulls. I don’t really recommend them especially for a carry gun. Just clean your gun dude

@bennygreene1421 Жыл бұрын

Graphite will cake up inside a key ignition cylinder. Messy as the guy just said.

@teeduck 4 ай бұрын

Fine machine oil

@fredbloggs6080 5 ай бұрын

What about olive oil PAM?

@user-rz8ld7iq8h 4 ай бұрын

Terrible for locks but works great for sexy time with the wife or girlfriend 😆

@Jimmy_Cavallo 4 ай бұрын

Complete dust magnet

@fredbloggs6080 4 ай бұрын

@@Jimmy_Cavallo That's why I use it for dusting and polishing furniture. That's a joke. I ended up getting the WD-40 Special Dry Lubricant that is similar I think to the Lock Saver, with PTFE, although they don't list the ingredient.

@Futuredynamo Жыл бұрын

What if you already used WD40 on the lock once? I didn't know this info and used it recently. It is still working fine. Can I go ahead and start using another lubricant like the one shown in this video? If I buy some and spray it in there in the near future, will it help get rid of / counteract the problems with WD40?

@locdocinc Жыл бұрын

If you have the ability to clean it, that would be helpful. If not, use of lock lubricants as a maintenance procedure will always lengthen the life of the mechanical lock hardware

@stephenfranciosa7317 2 жыл бұрын

I have been using WD-40 for 20 yrs on locks and two times a year. No problems

@timothyleee27204 Жыл бұрын

Have you ever used it in your car ignition?

@im1who84u Жыл бұрын

"I have been using WD-40 for 20 yrs on locks and two times a year. No problems" That's fine it's working out for you, but it's really not the best product to use.

@theOriginal_ex811 2 жыл бұрын

First off, your audio is not sync'd with your video. It is a bit distracting but doesn't change the quality of your content. Second, would you accept Rem-DriLube (a dry gun lubricant) as a decent alternative to the lock-specific lubes that are out there?

@the1basser Жыл бұрын

WD-40 is not a lubricant .

@l337pwnage 8 ай бұрын

*bingo* everyone seems to be missing that. In devices that have grease or oil already in them, WD-40 will soften hardened grease or oil and get it flowing again, but it will not add any lubrication. It displaces water and coats metal, it does not lubricate. It can also loosen some glue residues, I've removed Sharpie marks with it, so it is versatile. People just need to learn it's limitations.

@jonibrown4427 5 ай бұрын

It will make it worse.

@Bronzed-adonis 5 ай бұрын

@jonibrown4427 When's it meant to get worse I put it in my garage door lock 10 years ago and it's been perfect ever since

@pSL-oy5gl Жыл бұрын

I wish I had watched this video before spray WD40 in to my ignition Switch. WD40 completely clogged up my car ignition key barrel. Now i can't even start my car🥵

@timothyleee27204 Жыл бұрын

How long did it take for the ignition to get clogged up after you sprayed it with wd40? I literally just sprayed mine today

@pSL-oy5gl Жыл бұрын

@@timothyleee27204 It depends. If there are lot of dirt in your key barrel it will clog up quickly, otherwise it want. Mine it took about a day to clogged up. I had to clean and unlock the barrel, now it is working fine.

@timothyleee27204 Жыл бұрын

@@pSL-oy5gl ok. Thank you so much

@wonderwalls3565 Жыл бұрын

I dont understand. how would the lubricant get rid of the "gum" fromt he lock. ther eis no way out for the gumness. Also can it be used in car ignition?

@l337pwnage 8 ай бұрын

Even dry lubricants go on "wet" and those solvents can break down, and flush away the "gunk" before they evaporate. It often doesn't "remove" the gunk, it just "relocates" it, that's why you see most locks installed with the tumblers up. Any lubes or sprays can clean out the tumblers via gravity. I don't have an answer for your car question, other than I'm curious why so many people are having problems with their car ignitions, lol. I can tell you that when ever I get a used car, if the keys look worn at all, I have fresh keys made, preferably at the dealer. Going to the hardware store to have them copy an already worn key defeats the purpose.

@ksk5517 2 ай бұрын

THIS PROMO VIDEO IS A SCAM. Pushes higher costing product over other similar products. Also, graphite powder is shown in the video thumbnail, but not demonstrated its use.