eh? The forum software obviously objected to a word you used!
If it's a question about key-holes, spray WD40 into them. If it's about the actual catch mechanism, white grease (aerosol stuff) does the job nicely.
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>>key-holes, spray WD40 into them
Although it's commonly done, WD-40 is a bad choice. It washes the grease out of the lock mechanism.
By all means, wash the grease out with WD-40, and then squirt in some new grease.
Try a forum search for author - Cyd and for the text - lock and grease
Number_Cruncher
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Although it's commonly done WD-40 is a bad choice.
Interesting point, and I spose the theory suggests additional grease is a good idea. I've just always used WD40 and never had a problem with locks. Might think again in future though!
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I've mentioned this before, but I'll mention it again:-
If it is as stiff lock, once you've loosened the lock up with wd-40, then take note of Cyd's suggestion in the following thread:-
www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=8483
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NC beat me to Cyd's previous excellent suggestion. My excuse was that I forum searching for it ;o)
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WD 40 also does something even worse. In a dry lock the grit and rubbish is well dispersed. Add WD40 which washes it out and it all ends up in a large drip. The WD40 evaporates and leaves a hard lump of cement-like goo and your lock is even more stuck than before.
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Graphite lubricant is excellent for locks. If you don't have it in a bottle, rub a pencil on the key until it's covered in a thick layer of dust.
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If you use a pencil, best to make sure it is a 9B, otherwise it will contain clay.
www.pencilpages.com/articles/grades.htm
One thing to also consider is that the key blade may get grease or whatever on it and then smell and make your hand, pocket and clothes stained or greasy.
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