Osiris 1st Gear March 23, 2005 Share March 23, 2005 Do we need to lubricate our cars keyholes such as the ignition, boot and doors? Reason I asked is because recently, I was locked out of my home because my door lock keyhole was spoiled due to lack of lubricate after 2 years. (the spring got jammed with dust, grime and what not.) Had to call the locksmith to break in (normal lockpicking can't work, have to destroy and replace a new one) The lock smith explained it happened because I didn't lubricate it. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda Neutral Newbie March 23, 2005 Share March 23, 2005 Call me ill-informed but this is really the 1st time I've heard about that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtvox Neutral Newbie March 23, 2005 Share March 23, 2005 Is there actually keyhole lubricants in the market at all? Or are we suppose to WD-40 the key hole once in a while? Maybe can try KY... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benhew05 Neutral Newbie March 23, 2005 Share March 23, 2005 (edited) Wow! anything that has to poke inside some hole must lubricate! ... applicable to all things and humans! but then again, I used to spray WD40 at the locking parts once awhile... but definitely not at the ignition keyhole... dun thing water can get that far in Edited March 23, 2005 by Benhew05 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osiris 1st Gear March 23, 2005 Author Share March 23, 2005 Both my folks and in-law laugh when I told them what happened. Both use WD40 on their keyholes once in a while. First time happened to me too. Somemore my lock is Yale not Sunrise Brand. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osiris 1st Gear March 23, 2005 Author Share March 23, 2005 is not water but dust and grime getting trap in the springs where your keys teeth is suppose to go... The locksmith show me the lock before attempting. all those springy thing gone, Kenna stuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benhew05 Neutral Newbie March 23, 2005 Share March 23, 2005 Could it be sabotage? I mean someone pump in superglue into your keyhole... ahem... (pardon my sentence) It sets... and you had it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osiris 1st Gear March 23, 2005 Author Share March 23, 2005 That's my first thought too and also thought kenna break-in. I asked the locksmith if kenna sabo, he say no. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soya Supersonic March 23, 2005 Share March 23, 2005 yes, lubricating wif WD40 once in a blue moon helps. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelpie 2nd Gear March 23, 2005 Share March 23, 2005 I changed all my door locks periodically(something like every 2-3 years) for safety reason and to withstand mechanical faults. My gates are subject to rain and shine so change locks more practical. Regards, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgeter 2nd Gear March 23, 2005 Share March 23, 2005 I do spray WD40 once a while.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pisces69 6th Gear March 23, 2005 Share March 23, 2005 I use RP spray lube on all locks, hinges & keyholes at home & on car. I don't use WD 40 as it's not much more than kerosene & won't lubricate well or last long. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slonez Clutched March 23, 2005 Share March 23, 2005 My understanding is that WD40 actually "dries up" the parts after it dried up. Try "Singer Oil" (correct spelling or not?). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanceteo Neutral Newbie March 23, 2005 Share March 23, 2005 kinda make sense to me i feel we should apply some oil or somthing once in a long long while for the key holes in our cars. simple reason being we perspire and there is some moisture in our pockets where our car keys are so in the long run it might affect the ignition. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osiris 1st Gear March 24, 2005 Author Share March 24, 2005 Thanks for the tip bro. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pisces69 6th Gear March 24, 2005 Share March 24, 2005 (edited) In fact when I was at an aerospace co, WD 40 was banned. Anyone bringing it to work faced dismissal. They tested it by soaking metals in it & found it caused metals to become pitted. Standard used was RP 7. (I don't think this is same as royal purple, & if i'm not mistaken, it's made by Selleys) It's the green/red & white spray can. I think WD 40 is good at freeing rusted or stuck metal parts as it "eats" into the metal & frees it. It's also ok for drying out wet distributors & spark plug boots. Edited March 24, 2005 by Pisces69 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pisces69 6th Gear March 24, 2005 Share March 24, 2005 No prob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pisces69 6th Gear March 24, 2005 Share March 24, 2005 I feel Singer Oil is a little too thin for auto use. A heavier duty oil/grease will give more protection. The car door hinges have a lot of stress placed on them & best is a good auto multi=purpose grease but I find it a little hard to apply to the door hinges & key holes, so I use a heavier synthetic liquid oil like RP. But the choice is yours. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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