Originally Posted By: bigmike
Am I the only one here that uses graphite spray on door hinges?
Yep!.... J/K
Am I the only one here that uses graphite spray on door hinges?
Yep!.... J/K
grease for door hinges
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JHZR2
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MB recommends oil for their door hinges, and they tend to be bombproof.
MB also had grease fitting on some hinges.
BTW, hinges are easy to oil when they are worn out. The oil gets in there nicely! But it is too late,then.
BTW, hinges are easy to oil when they are worn out. The oil gets in there nicely! But it is too late,then.
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There is a little ball-bearing fitting, but apparently that was for oil anyway, not grease. Oil kind-of goes in with an oil gun.
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Originally Posted By: bigmike
Am I the only one here that uses graphite spray on door hinges?
Yep!.... J/K
Apparently!
I've been a big fan of using graphite anywhere I can instead of lubricant. It stays put and works great, doesn't collect any dust/dirt. I can understand it might not penetrate very well into a hinge, but all my door hinges are exposed so it's a non-issue for me.
I use it in door locks all the time as well. However, when I've asked for "graphite spray" in auto parts stores I get blank stares. I then say "lock spray" and they point me right to it.
Originally Posted By: bigmike
Am I the only one here that uses graphite spray on door hinges?
Yep!.... J/K
Apparently!
I've been a big fan of using graphite anywhere I can instead of lubricant. It stays put and works great, doesn't collect any dust/dirt. I can understand it might not penetrate very well into a hinge, but all my door hinges are exposed so it's a non-issue for me.
I use it in door locks all the time as well. However, when I've asked for "graphite spray" in auto parts stores I get blank stares. I then say "lock spray" and they point me right to it.
BMW factory specifically recommends 3M 8876 or Loctite 24378 for door hardware lubrication (hinges, springs guides - not locks).
On the other hand with the Canadian DIY/parts store market being the way it is I have never seen either one anywhere. I've seen it on the shelf at US stores.
I believe they have a different but similar 3M part number that they use on the strikers and latches. Probably something non-staining so that it doesn't mark clothing.
On the other hand with the Canadian DIY/parts store market being the way it is I have never seen either one anywhere. I've seen it on the shelf at US stores.
I believe they have a different but similar 3M part number that they use on the strikers and latches. Probably something non-staining so that it doesn't mark clothing.
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BE VERY CAREFUL USING GRAPHITE based lubricants around anything that has power going to it, this includes power locks and windows, and of course the ignition switch....!
It's best to stick with a nonconductive lube if power is near any lock or part of any locking mechanism!
A medium duty grease that flows as a liquid (Tri Flow) is probably the best solution for most folks unless a light oil (VW, Audi, MB) is specified.
Although even VW and Audi specify a moly based grease for things like door check rods and the like since it is heavy duty and lasts a long time.
It's best to stick with a nonconductive lube if power is near any lock or part of any locking mechanism!
A medium duty grease that flows as a liquid (Tri Flow) is probably the best solution for most folks unless a light oil (VW, Audi, MB) is specified.
Although even VW and Audi specify a moly based grease for things like door check rods and the like since it is heavy duty and lasts a long time.
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