I have two cable bicycle locks, neither of which I can use. I have in which the key is stuck in the lock and will not turn (nor can I pull it out) and I have another that while I can insert and remove the key, will not turn the lock. I have tried WD-40, baking soda and vinegar, and putting them in the freezer. One of the locks looks like it has some evidence of oxidized copper (greenish tint to the metal lock) if that helps. Thanks!
2007-08-12 13:26:40 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Unless you live in the desert, keep away from powdered graphite. It just turns mud inside the lock, and has no penetrating value.
The Coke idea is original, but will leave the lock just as sticky.
Electro contact cleaner is ether based, cleans, and dries quickly after spraying. Douche the lock with it, and then follow with a heavy silicone based lubricant. I like TriFlow, but there are many others just like it.
You can also try dipping the lick in mineral spirits, to eat away the corrosion. Make sure to give the lock plenty of lubricant afterward. Oh yeah, WD-40 is for water displacement, not lock lubrication. It dries pretty quickly, and attracts dust. I always recommend to NOT use WD-40 and powder graphite.
2007-08-12 16:30:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jammed Bike Lock
2016-12-18 10:11:40 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Coca-Cola. It's worked for decades on corroded car battery posts in order to clean them and have the electronic connection work and get one's car started, so I bet it works here too. And then use some houselhold cleaner, like Windex multi-purpose cleaner to get the stickiness of Coca-Cola off. I also recently used it on my tractor's brake pedal that had similar corrosion on it, and it loosened it up and now the emergency brake pedal works fine.God Bless you.
2007-08-12 13:38:20 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots & lots of WD-40. Let it sit overnight - spray some more & try it again. If that fails to work, it's time for a blow torch.
2016-03-12 21:59:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Powdered graphite should do the trick. You can buy it at any auto supply shop or home improvement store.
2007-08-12 13:31:57 · answer #5 · answered by shojo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is also Marvels Magic Mystery Oil, which can be purchased at any autoparts store. I'd just throw the crap away though and buy new....
2007-08-12 15:59:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Rather than mess with them, why not buy new ones and then you know they will work, when you need them to. good luck.
2007-08-12 13:32:53 · answer #7 · answered by Fordman 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋