car door freezes?

Question

Went out this morning and not only was the door key lock frozen, but so was some of the doors. Is there a spray or something i can put on em to make them defrost?

Answer 1

Car Chemicals for Winter

There are some specialty chemicals which can make your winter driving safer and reduce your hassle factor. Most of these Commercial Three Bayducts are designed to thaw frozen things or to keep them from freezing. The most common are the ice melting chemicals, normally called deicers. Deicers work well for defrosting the outside of an ice covered window but, what you may not know is, they do a marvelous job of Commercial Three Baytecting windshield wiper blades too.

So often on cold mornings, you'll find the rubber edge of your wiper blades tenaciously frozen to the windshield. Of course, you don’t realize this until you turn the wipers on and they will not move. When this happens shut the engine off and spray a small amount of deicer on the blades, in a few seconds they’re free. Do not restart the car until the deicer has thawed the blades, otherwise the wiper motor will struggle until it forces them to move. This shortens the life of the wiper motor and tears away small pieces of rubber leaving a rough blade edge, creating poor wiping and visibility when it rains.

You’re Commercial Three Baybably already aware that spray silicone is excellent for keeping door and window weather-stripping soft and pliable, but did you know that it can also prevent a seriously annoying winter Commercial Three Bayblem. Silicone liberally applied to your weather-strip once or twice during the coldest winter months will usually eliminate frozen doors. Doors refuse to open when water trapped between the doorframe and the weather-strip freezes, causing the door to stick to the rubber making it impossible to open. The time-honored ritual of pouring hot water around the doors opens them but many times leads to frozen locks or shattered glass. Liberal applications of spray silicone keep the rubber so slippery ice can’t adhere to it and you aren't frozen out. Silicone doesn't help when the vehicle is encased in a thick layer of ice but under average freezing conditions, it gets the job done very effectively.

Frozen locks are one of life’s character tests and that thought brings up lock deicer, another invaluable Commercial Three Bayduct. This also comes in spray form and quickly thaws frozen locks. Typically, lock deicer is conveniently stashed in the glove box, console, or trunk. Seems like a reasonable thing to do, that is, until you’re faced with a frozen lock. If the deicer is inside the car, you won’t be able to open the door to get to it. Lock deicer should be kept in your garage, purse or briefcase or it just becomes a bigger test of your character.

In addition to the lock deicer, you must have a container of graphite lock lubricant. This replenishes lubricating oils that lock deicers wash out of the locks. Graphite lock lubricant used several times during the winter will help keep locks ice-free. The lock lubricant oils prevent water intrusion, and if no water enters the locks they can’t freeze, it’s that simple.

Last is your ice scraper, I know it isn't a chemical but it is an indispensable part of your winter survival arsenal. Ice scrapers actually have a very short life and should be replaced a couple times during the average winter. Scraping ice causes small chips in the scraper’s edge leaving it rough and jagged. Once that happens extreme caution must be exercised or those rough edges will scratch your glass. Buy two scrapers, they’re cheap, glass isn't. A little forethought takes a lot of the bite out of winter.

Answer 2

Oh heck, thats no fun in the morning is it!!? There are all sorts of products on the market that can be of use but I have always found covering it over at night is the best....

It only needs to be an old blanket, although there are complete car coveralls that one can buy.... Probably not a bad investment when you think of how much your car cost all in all, plus the annoyance and inconvenience when all is frozen over.

Apparently, if you smear vaseline around the door seals, it will help prevent your doors freezing shut.
One other little tip,,, carry a cigarette lighter with you,,,,, by heating up your key with it , you should be able to gain access to your car a little more quickly.

Go well....

Answer 3

You might try heating the key with a lighter before you insert it in the lock. As for the door.....there are several commercial de-icers on the market...but READ the labels. Some might hurt the finish. I've seen people lay a blanket or sheet over the door (from the roof) and set a brick or whatever to hold it on. A handheld torch is what I use. Just keep it moving and don't hold it in one place too long. It will also help with the lock.

Answer 4

this is cause by condensation freezing the locks and doors. with the door lock moveable spray a lock lube in and it will keep the condensation from freezing it up again. I do like the Pam idea on the weather seals or wipe with a rag and WD40. to keep the strips from freezing the doors shut.

Answer 5

the best way. the most gentle to your car, and the cheapest. in the morning get a kettle of water thats not boiling only warm water (boiling water can shatter your windows but warm water is no problem at all) and pour it around the outside of the door, also works very well on iced up windows and mirrors. this is what i always use and it never failed me once. quick and easy, no need to buy all sorts of sprays and scrapers

Answer 6

This was a problem I encountered in Chicago once. I used some graphite spray. I do like the Pam idea too.

Answer 7

you can get lock deicer at most auto parts stores.. as to the door itself I used silicone spray (also at auto store) but I like the Pam idea as well

Answer 8

Yes there is a deicer you can buy for this problem. I bought mine at Checker Auto. They also have a deicer that melts the ice off windows, so you don't have to scrape the ice off.

Answer 9

spray alchohol on the lock part, like vodka or something hard like that. you can get 1 oz bottle at the liquor store. snd spray Pam on the inside of the door, where it gets stuck.

Answer 10

first thing never lock your doors,,LOCKS ARE ONLY FOR HONEST PEOPLE. remember a thief if they see something they want they take it.
as far as your doors not opening a small flat screwdriver just stick it it the crack around your door and apply a little pressure and the door will open every time.don't worry it wont chip your paint.