Hi,
I am about to restore my car which means I have fully disassembled all parts. It also means I have all 5 lock cylinders as single units in my hand.
I do understand many people suggest graphite or some dry lube for installed locks as some sort of quick fix if there are any problems.
I am looking for a long term solution because now I have a chance of providing the best lubrication while the locks are out.
Can anyone recommend a solution?
I was thinking of fully submerging all lock cylinders in a synthetic 0W40 engine oil. A 0W40 should stay thin at cold temperatures, the synthetic oil should never gum up as a mineral oil. I would let it drip off and occasionally wipe the excess off until I will install them again in 6 months.
Lucas
I am about to restore my car which means I have fully disassembled all parts. It also means I have all 5 lock cylinders as single units in my hand.
I do understand many people suggest graphite or some dry lube for installed locks as some sort of quick fix if there are any problems.
I am looking for a long term solution because now I have a chance of providing the best lubrication while the locks are out.
Can anyone recommend a solution?
I was thinking of fully submerging all lock cylinders in a synthetic 0W40 engine oil. A 0W40 should stay thin at cold temperatures, the synthetic oil should never gum up as a mineral oil. I would let it drip off and occasionally wipe the excess off until I will install them again in 6 months.
Lucas