What kind of lubricant is good for a sticky lock?

Question

I'm afraid if I use WD-40, it will collect dirt and eventually gunk up the lock.

Answer 1

You are correct - any liquid lubricant (that remains a liquid - such as WD40) in this application may eventually collect enough dust and dirt to cause the lock mechanism to stick.
The best lubricants for lock mechanisms are powdered graphite and/or teflon based lubricants from which the carrier solvents evaporate and leave a dry teflon coating on the internal surfaces of the lock mechanism.
Both are available in small tubes at most hardware outlets. If you have a 'problem' lock you might try using a lock cleaning solution BEFORE using the graphite or teflon.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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What kind of lubricant is good for a sticky lock?
I'm afraid if I use WD-40, it will collect dirt and eventually gunk up the lock.

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Water-based lubricants are made mostly with glycerine, which tends to become sticky fairly quickly. If you still wish to use a water-base so that it is easily wiped off without soap and water, I'd suggest System JO H2O lubricant or Pjur Water-Based because they have the lowest glycerine content on the market and stay slick for the longest period of time out of all the water-based lubes on the market. There are a few other lubes that boast "Glycerine-free water-based" but those contain aloe vera (plant glycerine) so they tend to get sticky even more quickly and are mainly meant for people allergic to traditional glycerines. You can also switch to either a silicone-based lubricant (which is primarily for anal, as it leaves an oily-feeling residue) or a dimethicone-based lubricant (which is a super-refined form of silicone that can be either absorbed as a moisturizer for the body or washed away with soap and water). A dimethicone-based lube like Pjur Original is a little pricey, but a few drops will go as far as a few tablespoons of your traditional water-based lube and won't have to be reapplied repeatedly due to drying out or stickiness. Pjur Original is also hypo-allergenic, non-comedogenic, and it can be used in all orifices and with all types of toy materials and condoms without problem. Pjur is also completely odorless and color-free.

Answer 5

For locks, I recommend graphite powder, sold in lock shops or Home Depot. Works better than WD-40 and lasts longer too.

Answer 6

We have used both WD-40 and graphite on the locks. We have a house a block and a half off the beach and everything is subject to the moist salt air.They both work about the same.

Answer 7

wd-40 isnt the best choice for lubrication althoughit would be a good idea to soak it in wd40 to clean it and flush out any old grease and dirt then you should apply a copper or lthium based grease which will repel dirt and lube the lock

Answer 8

any hardware store carries graphite powder, usually in little tubes,you can also try teflon's multi-use lubricant which is a liquid for ease of application but dries to a powdery film similar to the graphite!!!!!

Answer 9

I just took 4 deadbolt locks to the locksmith after using graphite. They said it mixes with water/oil and makes "mud" which plugs up the works. They recommend Tri-Flow or WD-40.

Answer 10

WD-40 will gunk up most locks. We used to use powdered graphite to un stick locks. You can get it at most hardware stores.