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| koozy |
 Dec 22 2009, 09:22 PM
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Tri-Flow is good too. It's basically Teflon and wax in a petroleum base. It's good stuff but WAY more expensive. True, graphite is an abrasive so it will accelerate wear but the amount of wear over a lifetime of use is negligible. Want to use a great product, get Tri-Flow. Want something that works for a couple of bucks, graphite will do the trick. With either product, don't put gobs of it in there. There is such a thing as too much of a good thing.
Like Cap'n said, wd 40 is not a lube. |
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| P.Rocket |
Dec 22 2009, 09:29 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 54 Joined: 17-March 08 From: Abbotsford BC Member No.: 8,822 Region Association: None |
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I've used Tri-flo for my whole career on locks and hinges. With all the salt and crap they use on the winter roads in BC often one application and the car is good for a couple or three years. I used it on the doors in the house over eight years ago and they're still quiet as ever. I won't use anything else but that's just my opinion. Cheers, Andrew. |
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| mojorisen914 |
Dec 23 2009, 10:26 AM
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Visit your local strip club Group: Members Posts: 695 Joined: 9-July 06 From: Denver Colorado Member No.: 6,403 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
When I re-did my locks back in November, I used brake cleaner to clean the cylinders, wafers, and springs. I used a very small amount of anti-sieze. I mean a very small amount. The handles and locks OAD (operate as designed). I'm sure someone is going to shoot this one down but think of it this way: The amount of time it takes to remove a door handle and the cylinder is about 5 minutes. If I have to do this every couple of years; then so be it.
Just my .02 worth. |
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| Drums66 |
Dec 23 2009, 01:27 PM
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914 Rudiments Group: Members Posts: 5,321 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Coronado,Cali Member No.: 151 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(Rob-O 1167 @ Dec 22 2009, 02:36 PM)  I've always used white lithium grease. They work smooth as silk afterwards. You're not trying to grease the part where the key goes in, but rather the outside of the cylinder and the inside of the housing. Me,myself and I, as well....silicone is also a good 1...adhere to the ending of rob's quote!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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