For a door latch that keeps getting water in it and freezing so it will not operate. Something that will work in extreme cold, WD-40 seems to freeze up with the latest cold temps.
2007-02-05 04:52:43 · 12 answers · asked by Donald C 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Use graphite. WD-40 will only gum up the works. For a frozen lock try heating your key with a lighter (hold the key with pliers) and work it into the lock. You may have to reheat the key once or twice.
2007-02-05 06:46:14 · answer #1 · answered by big_mustache 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I second the usage of Vaseline. It's less expensive and you may have some in the form of a lip therapy product used by someone in the family.
2007-02-05 16:29:41 · answer #2 · answered by Amber Eyes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lock Thaw
2007-02-05 12:59:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
On exterior locks I use automotive bearing grease the thick green kind, any hardware or auto store will carry it.
2007-02-05 13:24:09 · answer #4 · answered by booster5012 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the above all fail try Vaseline from the pharmacist.
2007-02-05 13:23:19 · answer #5 · answered by Amante D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try '2 in 1' household lubricant. Most hardware stores carry it.
2007-02-05 12:58:35 · answer #6 · answered by kscape2002 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
use a dry graphite, getting it into the lock.
2007-02-05 14:14:48 · answer #7 · answered by jepa8196 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Liquid graphite would work for you.
2007-02-05 13:22:50 · answer #8 · answered by JML 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How about using synthetic motor oil?
2007-02-05 12:57:20 · answer #9 · answered by wizjp 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
you can use 3in1 oil. it has never froze in my squeeky car even after sitting in the snow for weeks at a time.
2007-02-05 12:58:48 · answer #10 · answered by pooh 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋