Grease For Door Locks

Doorknobs deadbolts and hinges are the main components of a door.

Grease for door locks.

White lithium grease is ideal for the hood and trunk hinges. Add a few drops of oil to the interior latch of the night latch. To reassemble the door lock after cleaning and lubricating it follow these steps. Silicone spray lubricants like blaster or tri flow are usually the most widely available and easiest lubricants to use.

Spray door hinges with wd 40 then squirt with white lithium grease. If the door squeaks every time you open it the car door hinge could be bound by corrosion. Move the hinges to ensure the lubricant works into the areas around the moving parts. Tap the pin fully in.

Squirt a small amount of the graphite lubricant into the car door locks and trunk locks to ensure they keep working smoothly. Food grade oils like olive canola or coconut oil can. Use the wd 40 for latches and hinges on the glove box and gas tank cover. Work the hinge by opening and closing the door over its full travel to spread the grease and then wipe off the excess.

Lithium grease is effective and dust resistant available in large quantities at most auto parts stores. Severely neglected door hardware might require removal or disassembly to adequately clean and lubricate all of the moving parts. Then add a drop of oil to the snip switch and to the base of the knob. Spray until all the dirt is flushed from the assembly and then let the latchbolt assembly lie on the newspaper or towels until all the excess lubricant has dripped off.

Grease the interior latch and switch. Lubricate nonmetallic latches like a car door latch mechanism with silicone spray. You can also use silicone spray on the door latches because they also often contain nylon or plastic parts. To apply the grease extract the pin rub a light coat of grease on the entire length of it and then also put a small glob on the business end.

Use powdered graphite to lubricate the lock cylinder. White lithium grease and silicone spray. Spray the hinges after you wipe them clean with a cotton or microfiber cloth. Lubricate car door latch.