Powdered graphite is the best lubricant for any type of locking mechanism, provided that it does not have any sensitive electric circuitry (e.g. car locks with alarm, ignition, etc.).
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Allan Streib Sent: Monday, August 18, 2008 8:43 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lock cylinder lube Local locksmith advised WD-40 when we were having troubles with the ignition lock on our Dodge Caravan. Probably not bad advice; should do a decent job disolving gunk, and it eventually evaporates almost entirely, leaving a very light lube behind if anything. Allan "R A Bennell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > I recently got something similar from a locksmith to use on my house > locks. We had a deadbolt that was not working correctly. It was a good > quality double cylinder lock but 20+ years old. I wondered if it > needed to be disassembled and cleaned or if there might be parts that > needed to be changed or repaired. I took it into a local locksmith and > asked if it was worth repairing or if I just needed to buy a new > one. The fellow looked it over and tried the key in it and said > basically that he doubted there was anything really wrong with it > apart from needing to be lubed a bit. He recommended a bottle of oil > that they had on the counter as being what they used. I don't recall > the total cost but it was not much - under $10 if I recall - only a > month ago so I should. They had aerosol spray cans of it or squeeze > bottles. I bought the latter. > > It certainly seems to have worked well. No more problems with that > lock and I did the other doors too. A little messy for a few days. Had > to wipe the key off after locking or unlocking but so far so > good. Have not tried it on the vehicles but might be a good idea. > > Randy > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
