Door lock lube spray suggestions?

[berniedd]

Key is getting harder to turn in the ol' Honda's doors. I'm thinking of using a lube sprayed into the key slot. Any suggestions, guys?

 

[Kestas]

Triflow. I know graphite lube is recommended, but repeated use can clog the mechanism with graphite solids. Triflow has fine Teflon particles in oil.

 

[ollie]

I second Triflow!!

 

[spasm3]

I've used wd-40 to clean the mechanism, especially if its sticky, Wd. 40 evaporates pretty quick. I use superlube dry film lube spray. I don't like any grease or really wet lubes, i only use wd-40 if the lock needs to be cleaned first.

Amazon.com

https://www.amazon.com/Super-Lube-1...01735998&sprefix=superlube+dry,aps,181&sr=8-2

 

[SWS]

Modern cars often have an electrical switch associated with the key lock.
I do not know if it is embedded within the lock.
If so, then graphite, being conductive, can short the contacts.
I have read about this issue in various places, and stopped using graphite.
Now I don’t know what to use either, so it will be interesting to see the recommendations!

 

[zfasts03]

a little bit of WD40, wipe key also and exercise

 

[JeffKeryk]

Did anyone mention a little squirt of WD-40?

 

[DBMaster]

Lock-Ease

 

[TheLawnRanger]

WD40 +4

 

[berniedd]

Thanks, peeps. Anybody tried Silicone spray?

 

[Killer223]

as a locksmith, this is what you want to use. NEVER use WD-40. it gums them up.
even works great on hinges and auto locks.

 

[AutoMechanic]

I always use dry graphite lubricant. I used it for the door locks on my beetle and it worked nicely I just put some in about once a month or so and it does fine.