@@S.E.Locksmith WD-40 is not a lubricant. It cleans mechanism pretty well, but you have to lubricate it with something else. It evaporates quickly after it cleaned the lubricant, leaving the mechanism dry.
I’m a professional locksmith and when I just started I used to use WD40 but after short time I realized that it didn’t really help to lose the locks and for the long term it was even worse. Using Houdini Lock Lubricant use the professional product for locking mechanisms and it was and still my favorite lock lubricant for long term
WD 40 is a water displacement spray. Not a lubricant. It was designed by NASA for the Apollo missions to displace moisture. The 40 stands for the fortieth formula. Does that help?
Hang on. This is an ad for the Houdini product. So what's in it then. All professionals advice to use dry lube products like teflon or graphite and to not use wd40 or silicone or oil based products as they attract dirt which sticks to the lubricant over time. So, why not tefon or graphite. Sounds like bull to me.
Agreed. This video is nothing more than an ad. You should be able to get powdered graphite in a small puffer bottle from your local hardware store. It should be only half full so that when you squeeze it it blows the graphite out if the nozzle. Use that if your lock just needs lubrication. If it's gummed up with old oil you'll need to wash it out with lighter fuel or "naphtha" (Ronsonol or Zippo fluid) while working the mechanism and then blow it out with air. When it's dry lubricate it with graphite. If the lock is rusty or seized you'll need to free it first - Houdini might be good for that, or maybe not, as I don't know what the ingredients are. Once you've got it moving freely you'll need to wash out the gunk you used to free it with lighter fluid, then blow it dry then apply graphite. Liquid lubricants have no place in a lock.
Safari Charlie's Lube Plus Gun Lubricant & Protectant, Houdini Lock Lube or Super Slick Stuff are all made by the same company (Protexall Products Inc.) and it is all the exact same stuff.
@@S.E.Locksmith what's the best simple method with a summarized step by step walkthrough. I'm tryna avoid any potential mishaps or fuck ups etc. Please and thank you!
There is no specific method The Houdini Locklube it’s designed for lock cylinders and it’s the same four cars or trucks I use it all the time for the ignition and for the doors
White Lithium and standard WD40 is garbage for locks. It allows dust and dirt to build up. Dry lubes, dry teflon, or graphite only if you want your locks to last.
Any graphite spray, Houdini works well because it also appears to clean the lock. The key though is maintenance. You have to spray your lock at least once or twice a year. I use liquid wrench on all my locks for 35 years now. I have never had a problem with any type of lock or ignition.
Wd-40 is terrible - it attracts grit and will gum everything up. It's good for cleaning only and has to be rinsed off. Best lube for locks is lithium grease, gun grease, or gun oils.
I have a real hard time opening my front door now, it's a brass lever type, and I have to swing it up and down really hard a few times before it allows the door to open, is the Houdini Spray a good answer for this type of problem,? (where exactly is the problem that I'm facing, is it the hinge? the keyhole? or some other part of the door handle?)
Yes you can try first the Houdini Lock Lub and make sure to spray inside the lock mechanism as well. If it’s a Kwikset brand so it’s a common problem and if lubrication doesn’t help so I would replace the latch or the entire lock at this point.
@@S.E.Locksmith Thank you so much for responding, who knows I might even need your local service on this or something else one day, if you have an email address or text #, I could film a 15 second video of what happens, I'm not sure of what you mean by spraying inside the lock mechanism ?
@Paul Bryant, well lets do look it up... advertised on their web site as a lubricant... hmmm... MSDS says it contains a little less than 25% "petroleum base oil"... oil? Last time I checked that was also referred to as a lubricant. People have been using WD-40 to loosen up and lube locks for decades, the world has not come to an end yet from doing so. Are there better options to lube a lock? Sure, but I digress since the purpose here was to point out your mistake.
WD-40? Really? Every locksmith I know would scream blue murder if they caught me using WD-40. It will work in an emergency but as you suggest, a dry lube is said to be far more preferable. Anything oily runs the risk of collecting dust, etc. Your thoughts?
I use it on daily basis! And as a professional locksmith I recommend it because it works soooo much better than others lube out there. If you don’t trust what I said it’s your decision.
It works very well with locks and door hardware, mechanism etc.. as far as what it’s made of, well that’s a good question... I didn’t find information about it.
IF YOU EVEN CONSIDER'ed WD 40 try the BEST 3 in ONE OIL Isn't most locks Stainless Steel Always used 3 in one oil for years on my bicycle chain rode my bike in rain many many times, NEVER NO PROBLEMS, One time i didn't have 3 in one so i used WD 40 , First time i rode in the rain with it as my chain lube, knotted up like a 50 year old rusted chain...NEVER USE WD 40 On a bicycle chain if you gonna ride in the rain....I have TREASURED Pistols mounted on the wall, Always'ed used 3 in one oil on all my guns NEVER NO PROBLEM Some mounted within 5 feet of a window THAT IS ALWAYS OPEN ,I LIVE in the South HUMIDITY out the ying yang, Sometimes i don't close that window during rainstorms Take em down about 2 times a year and get the dust off with 3 in one, NEVER NO RUST OR ANY IMPERFECTIONS cause of the Humidity ect. COULD NOT GIVE ME/WILL NOT USE ANYTHING BUT 3 IN ONE OIL On ANYTHING I OWN THAT NEED OIL/OILING Years of Proof---I buy the full 3oz tins off e-bay, from the past, WD 40 Owns 3 in one now THEY SAY SAME FORMULA------ I CAN'T TAKE A CHANCE, I have to many OLD Guns I know 3 in one oil WORKS
WD-40 Water Displacement Formula Number 40. The inventor had 39 formulas until he settled on the last. It is not a lubricant nor is it a penetration oil, it won't break up rust. (Want to loosen something...mix automatic transmission fluid and acetone 50-50%). Most persons use WD-40 because it smells purty and is cheap. Many times BOGO.
I've used WD-40 to displace the water in my distributor when off-roading in mud pits. I've used it as a release agent that doesn't leave a lot of residue. I've also used it for a parts cleaner. It has its uses.
Yes it can help but I recommend you to take the lock to any local locksmith store front so they can hopefully fix it so it won’t happen again, or contact a local mobile locksmith to come to you and service this program And make sure to mention what type of lock do you have because the mul-t-lock is a high security grade 1 lock and some Locksmith’s don’t have experience with this lock brand etc
Summary, Houdini lube commercial.
I don't get why not just use the 3 in 1, he didn't give a reason not to use it
Skip to 0:39 thank me later
Im buying the 3 in 1 stuff. Ive used their original formula for decades and now that i know they make a version that has propelled graphite im all in.
WD-40 is great for anything BUT lubricating. I only use it as a cleaner. (remember what the WD stands for and why there isn't a 5 versions)
WD-40 is not a good lubricant for locking mechanism and locks in general, this is why I made this video
@@S.E.Locksmith WD-40 is not a lubricant. It cleans mechanism pretty well, but you have to lubricate it with something else. It evaporates quickly after it cleaned the lubricant, leaving the mechanism dry.
Jordan You are exactly right
Half the people say use wd40 others says don't. I wish people would stop pretending to be experts.
I’m a professional locksmith and when I just started I used to use WD40 but after short time I realized that it didn’t really help to lose the locks and for the long term it was even worse.
Using Houdini Lock Lubricant use the professional product for locking mechanisms and it was and still my favorite lock lubricant for long term
WD 40 is a water displacement spray. Not a lubricant. It was designed by NASA for the Apollo missions to displace moisture. The 40 stands for the fortieth formula. Does that help?
Nice explanation 👍🏻
So which half of the people are you wanting to stop being experts?
Hang on. This is an ad for the Houdini product. So what's in it then. All professionals advice to use dry lube products like teflon or graphite and to not use wd40 or silicone or oil based products as they attract dirt which sticks to the lubricant over time.
So, why not tefon or graphite.
Sounds like bull to me.
I’ve been using it for a couple years now.
Give it a shot and see it for yourself if you didn’t like it just buy a dry lube and that’s it.
Agreed. This video is nothing more than an ad. You should be able to get powdered graphite in a small puffer bottle from your local hardware store. It should be only half full so that when you squeeze it it blows the graphite out if the nozzle. Use that if your lock just needs lubrication. If it's gummed up with old oil you'll need to wash it out with lighter fuel or "naphtha" (Ronsonol or Zippo fluid) while working the mechanism and then blow it out with air. When it's dry lubricate it with graphite. If the lock is rusty or seized you'll need to free it first - Houdini might be good for that, or maybe not, as I don't know what the ingredients are. Once you've got it moving freely you'll need to wash out the gunk you used to free it with lighter fluid, then blow it dry then apply graphite. Liquid lubricants have no place in a lock.
wd40 is not a lubricant. only use lock lubricants for locks.
I agree
WD40 IS NOT A LUBRICANT IT IS WATER DISPERSER
What is the lubricant that makes it work?
I got a new key 🔐 necklace does this help it from rusting
Of course
If you regularly lubricate it
Why would you use an oil-based lube on a door lock like WD-40?
Good question, but many people do
The perils of green screens
WD-40 is NOT good for locks! Read up on that elsewhere.
That’s exactly why I made this video
Yes they do and also some WD-40 lub are more dedicated for LOCKS etc
But Houdini needs re-apply like every 6 months. How about dry graphite or dry Teflon ? How long can they last before re-apply ?
I’m not really sure about that, but in general I always recommend to lube your locks every 6 months anyway
I think you will find most lock lubricants and protectants will have similar reapplication reccomendations
Grapithe can last up to atleast 10 months. If you can get it worked up into the bible good then thay stuff will last well over a year.
Safari Charlie's Lube Plus Gun Lubricant & Protectant, Houdini Lock Lube or Super Slick Stuff are all made by the same company (Protexall Products Inc.) and it is all the exact same stuff.
Thanks. 👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸
OK Kobi, So is Houdini ALSO good for garage doors as well? Just curious! Thanks for the great videos!
Yes it is
Hey can you tell me if you can use this on a safe. The rods seem to be dragging when you turn the handle. It's a Sentury safe?
Yes most definitely
Can i use it for my cars ignition cylinder?
Yes of course
@@S.E.Locksmith what's the best simple method with a summarized step by step walkthrough. I'm tryna avoid any potential mishaps or fuck ups etc. Please and thank you!
There is no specific method
The Houdini Locklube it’s designed for lock cylinders and it’s the same four cars or trucks I use it all the time for the ignition and for the doors
Thanks.
White Lithium and standard WD40 is garbage for locks. It allows dust and dirt to build up. Dry lubes, dry teflon, or graphite only if you want your locks to last.
Which one is the best for my key not being able to go into the ignition? I think my ignition cylinder had dirt in it and had locked.
The one I recommend in the video is the best “Houdini Lock Lubricant”
Any graphite spray, Houdini works well because it also appears to clean the lock. The key though is maintenance. You have to spray your lock at least once or twice a year. I use liquid wrench on all my locks for 35 years now. I have never had a problem with any type of lock or ignition.
This is exactly what I explain to my customers
Carl, just be careful. Liquid Wrench is Teflon base. Teflon is linked to many types of cancer.
Harry Lee One or two squirts twice a year won't give anyone cancer but thanks for the concern. It takes me about a decade to go through a can.
Wd-40 is terrible - it attracts grit and will gum everything up. It's good for cleaning only and has to be rinsed off. Best lube for locks is lithium grease, gun grease, or gun oils.
I have a real hard time opening my front door now, it's a brass lever type, and I have to swing it up and down really hard a few times before it allows the door to open, is the Houdini Spray a good answer for this type of problem,? (where exactly is the problem that I'm facing, is it the hinge? the keyhole? or some other part of the door handle?)
Yes you can try first the Houdini Lock Lub and make sure to spray inside the lock mechanism as well.
If it’s a Kwikset brand so it’s a common problem and if lubrication doesn’t help so I would replace the latch or the entire lock at this point.
@@S.E.Locksmith Thank you so much for responding, who knows I might even need your local service on this or something else one day, if you have an email address or text #, I could film a 15 second video of what happens, I'm not sure of what you mean by spraying inside the lock mechanism ?
Yes,
Check out my email at the about page in my channel
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Wd40 is NOT a lubricant it's a water displacement fluid just look it up if you don't believe me ;)
ROBIN HOOD elaborate please?
@Paul Bryant, well lets do look it up... advertised on their web site as a lubricant... hmmm... MSDS says it contains a little less than 25% "petroleum base oil"... oil? Last time I checked that was also referred to as a lubricant. People have been using WD-40 to loosen up and lube locks for decades, the world has not come to an end yet from doing so. Are there better options to lube a lock? Sure, but I digress since the purpose here was to point out your mistake.
WD-40? Really? Every locksmith I know would scream blue murder if they caught me using WD-40. It will work in an emergency but as you suggest, a dry lube is said to be far more preferable. Anything oily runs the risk of collecting dust, etc. Your thoughts?
Apologies if I misunderstood. :)
WD-40 is a penetrating fluid, not a lubricant
can i use this to lubricant my makita collated screw gun bfr450，or not？
it's mainly for locks and door mechanism but its also good for all other things as well
Any idea where to get it in the UK?
Hyss Amazon.co.uk sometimes has it
Houdini!
It smells good also! 👍🏻
Yes it is
So if it doesn't have grafite etc etc. Well is it. We can't just take your word without elaboration. We have Trump for that.
I use it on daily basis! And as a professional locksmith I recommend it because it works soooo much better than others lube out there.
If you don’t trust what I said it’s your decision.
Silver Eagle Locksmith I'm just asking what is it made of. Seems like a fair question. If you don't know that's fine.
It works very well with locks and door hardware, mechanism etc..
as far as what it’s made of, well that’s a good question... I didn’t find information about it.
@@S.E.Locksmith serious ? Nothing on the can ? Only your word 🤔
Dummy
IF YOU EVEN CONSIDER'ed WD 40 try the BEST 3 in ONE OIL
Isn't most locks Stainless Steel
Always used 3 in one oil for years on my bicycle chain rode my bike in rain many many times, NEVER NO PROBLEMS, One time i didn't have 3 in one so i used WD 40 , First time i rode in the rain with it as my chain lube, knotted up like a 50 year old rusted chain...NEVER
USE WD 40 On a bicycle chain if you gonna ride in the rain....I have TREASURED Pistols
mounted on the wall, Always'ed used 3 in one oil on all my guns NEVER NO PROBLEM
Some mounted within 5 feet of a window THAT IS ALWAYS OPEN ,I LIVE in the South
HUMIDITY out the ying yang, Sometimes i don't close that window during rainstorms
Take em down about 2 times a year and get the dust off with 3 in one, NEVER NO RUST
OR ANY IMPERFECTIONS cause of the Humidity ect. COULD NOT GIVE ME/WILL
NOT USE ANYTHING BUT 3 IN ONE OIL On ANYTHING I OWN THAT NEED OIL/OILING
Years of Proof---I buy the full 3oz tins off e-bay, from the past, WD 40 Owns 3 in one now
THEY SAY SAME FORMULA------ I CAN'T TAKE A CHANCE, I have to many OLD Guns
I know 3 in one oil WORKS
What would you suggest to keep a outdoor padlock from freezing in really cold temps?
Something with graphite in it.
WD-40 Water Displacement Formula Number 40. The inventor had 39 formulas until he settled on the last. It is not a lubricant nor is it a penetration oil, it won't break up rust. (Want to loosen something...mix automatic transmission fluid and acetone 50-50%). Most persons use WD-40 because it smells purty and is cheap. Many times BOGO.
I've used WD-40 to displace the water in my distributor when off-roading in mud pits. I've used it as a release agent that doesn't leave a lot of residue. I've also used it for a parts cleaner. It has its uses.
I have a mul-t-lock deadbolt and my key recently got stuck. Should I use Houdini to try and remove it?
Yes it can help but I recommend you to take the lock to any local locksmith store front so they can hopefully fix it so it won’t happen again, or contact a local mobile locksmith to come to you and service this program
And make sure to mention what type of lock do you have because the mul-t-lock is a high security grade 1 lock and some Locksmith’s don’t have experience with this lock brand etc
@@S.E.Locksmith Thank you very much for the insight.
Anytime