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reconditioning door latches |
stugray |
Jun 17 2012, 06:34 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,825 Joined: 17-September 09 From: Longmont, CO Member No.: 10,819 Region Association: None |
So since both of my doors had the dreaded "broken cam latch disease" and could only be opened from the inside, I decided to take the plunge.
Both plastic door cams are broken in the classical spot. I ordered new cams but I think we need to address the root cause. Over 40 years ,the door handles & latches have been sprayed with everything from white lithium, to WD-40 and are seriously gummed up inside. They barely moved. This is obviously what breaks the white plastic cam piece in the handle. So I took my latches out and soaked them in engine degrease and scrubbed them good. The plating alll looks like new, now for the real question: What should I re-grease them with? I could give them a final soak in mineral spirits, then a spray of white lithium.... Or do I use the new "high tech" anti-sieze that I use to clean my guns, or the stuff my locksmith swears by, or graphite..... Any experience? Stu - as usual, over-thinking (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bootyshake.gif) |
markb |
Jun 17 2012, 07:09 PM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California |
Don't forget to clean the stuff on the door. The rod, the receiver, etc. Those get gummed up too. NEVER use graphite!!!
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eric9144 |
Jun 17 2012, 10:52 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,734 Joined: 30-March 11 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 12,876 Region Association: Southern California |
Mark, why not graphite? Just curious...
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markb |
Jun 17 2012, 11:15 PM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California |
Graphite gums things up, and is (believe it or not) an abrasive. I use a Wurth product when I rebuild lock sets.
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Valy |
Jun 17 2012, 11:29 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,677 Joined: 6-April 10 From: Sunnyvale, CA Member No.: 11,573 Region Association: Northern California |
Just rebuilt my door lock few weeks ago.
After the degrease in ultrasonic bath all worked well until it completely dried. Then I had to grease everything to make it move again. I used lithium grease |
stugray |
Jun 18 2012, 08:16 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,825 Joined: 17-September 09 From: Longmont, CO Member No.: 10,819 Region Association: None |
QUOTE After the degrease in ultrasonic bath Ooohhh.... I forgot that I have an ultrasonic cleaner.... I'll do that and go with the white lithium. Stu |
Elliot Cannon |
Jun 18 2012, 11:28 AM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None |
You can lube it with just about anything. You just have to remember to take it apart and clean it all up every 40 years or so. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
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