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 RUclips video first. Just copy and paste the below Heading. Doing This Will Make Your Power Windows Last Forever
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.
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.
My brand-new QuikSet door knob and deadbolt say "Annually, dip key in 0W-10 or 0W-15 SYNTHETIC MOTOR OIL and inset into lock and operate it a few times. That is all that is ever needed. NEVER use powdered or spray graphite in our locks as it voids the lifetime warrantee." My 2011 RAM pick-up says the exact same thing. Wanna a lock to "freeze" in the winter? Use a spray lube. Take apart the warding and it will be full of goop.
@@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.
I’ve been researching & many claim to use dry graphite- not the regular spray can. People on this thread claim WD 40 is fine according to their locksmith so people are not in unison on this subject. The locksmith probably advised that commentator above so he can come back to make money for more business
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
"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.
@@im1who84u A thousand things might not be the best option, but that is irrelevant to the fact that it works. And I have had locksmiths tell me that it works fine and have used it for years and have rarely had to clean my locks since.
I get the point, but they are over stating their idea by miles. Locksmiths have said to me many times that WD-40 works fine. And it does. Haven't had to clean locks for years after using it. Some of which are used daily by multiple people. And so, at least in a pinch, it works without issue and you will not "have a locksmith out there before long".
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.
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.
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?
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.
*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.
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?
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
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?
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 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.
There's WD40 DRY PTFE as well which works perfectly for lock handles and locksmiths.
I tried Kroil with silicone and it worked fine for a year. I gave it another shot the next year and it worked for another year.
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 RUclips video first.
Just copy and paste the below Heading.
Doing This Will Make Your Power Windows Last Forever
Thank you kind Sir.
I put wd40 in my garage door look 10 years ago that wouldnt budge and its been perfect ever since
If you have trouble turning your key in a car ignition switch use graphite. Works well.
Will this work for car clutch cable thanks 👍
I was glad to find out that you didn't recommend graphite, because as you said it's messy.
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.
Do you spray LOCK SAVER on the key or inside the cylinder ?
What about if wd40 has been used already? Will the dry lube clean that out?
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.
My brand-new QuikSet door knob and deadbolt say "Annually, dip key in 0W-10 or 0W-15 SYNTHETIC MOTOR OIL and inset into lock and operate it a few times. That is all that is ever needed. NEVER use powdered or spray graphite in our locks as it voids the lifetime warrantee." My 2011 RAM pick-up says the exact same thing. Wanna a lock to "freeze" in the winter? Use a spray lube. Take apart the warding and it will be full of goop.
What about silicone spray?
Its hard to locked when its very cold especially in a construction properties
Despite what is said here, I've had better luck with liquid oil than dry lubricants. I use light turbine oil though, not WD40.
I use power steering fluid. Just a little bit on your key, and turn gently.😊
What about olive oil PAM?
Terrible for locks but works great for sexy time with the wife or girlfriend 😆
Complete dust magnet
@@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.
What about using graphite? I use that.
The video talks about graphite towards the end.
I’ve been researching & many claim to use dry graphite- not the regular spray can. People on this thread claim WD 40 is fine according to their locksmith so people are not in unison on this subject. The locksmith probably advised that commentator above so he can come back to make money for more business
My 2022 silverado 3500 hd ignition I'm having a hard time taking out the key
Wiggle the steering wheel a little bit when it gets stuck
Will this work on a gun trigger? Make it easy to pull the trigger?
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
I have been using WD-40 for 20 yrs on locks and two times a year. No problems
Have you ever used it in your car ignition?
"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.
@@im1who84u A thousand things might not be the best option, but that is irrelevant to the fact that it works. And I have had locksmiths tell me that it works fine and have used it for years and have rarely had to clean my locks since.
3 and 1 lock dry can lubricant
I get the point, but they are over stating their idea by miles. Locksmiths have said to me many times that WD-40 works fine. And it does. Haven't had to clean locks for years after using it. Some of which are used daily by multiple people. And so, at least in a pinch, it works without issue and you will not "have a locksmith out there before long".
Graphite is a conductive , it can spark in or heating up problem in ignition switch, so beware of it.
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.
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.
Can you use silicone lubricant? That dries with no residue.
But... How to clean a door lock???
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?
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.
Graphite will cake up inside a key ignition cylinder. Messy as the guy just said.
WD-40 is not a lubricant .
*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.
It will make it worse.
@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
Why does it say so on the can?
@@billasohyeah WD stands for water displacement. Never spray it on parts with oil or grease unless you want to clean it.
Graphite all day
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?
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
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?
Wd40 is WATER DISPLACEMENT 40th formulation. Don’t use regular wd40 on your locks, it will work but so many better products..
Fine machine oil
Graphite!
Informercial. Graphite. Done.
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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🥵
How long did it take for the ignition to get clogged up after you sprayed it with wd40? I literally just sprayed mine today
@@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.
@@pSL-oy5gl ok. Thank you so much
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What a load of waffle