Powdered Graphite Lubricant

[timzak]

On my '94 Mustang GT, my key would no longer work to unlock the passenger door, and had a difficult time with the trunk (no remote key on my car). A couple of years back, I had the car in service for another problem and asked them to look at it. They said the key was too worn and because it was seldom used on the passenger side, the lock didn't "wear with the key" and there was nothing I could do but live with it.

Last weekend I was at Autozone and happened to spot a tube of powdered graphite lube for $1.39. I gave it a try and voila! My key works fine now in all locks on the car. It took a lot of pulling in and out, working the key in the lock before it finally started to work, then a few more tries and it works with no effort now.

 

[moribundman]

I've never used anything else than graphite powder in door locks. Never had a problem either...

 

[labman]

Great stuff anywhere there is metal to metal contact. I just put some on my mole trap before setting it. It doesn't wash off or hold dirt.

 

[BOBISTHEOILGUY]

One of my customers turned me onto using the Schaeffers 132 EP additive on locks. Particularly any outside locks like on gates and such. Said, he's never had to service them again as this stuff really stays in there. I tried it, and I'll be dang as he didn't lie. Use it on all my locks, bikes, gates, doors. Never would have thought.

 

[manualman]

Ya, great stuff, been using it for years. Never had a lock get stiff or go bad on me.

Since it is a dry powder, it does't attract dust and grime like oils do. I use it on my locks at home too.

 

[Rick in PA]

Yeah, I've been using simmilar stuff for about 15 years. It's graphite in a light penetrating oil, put a couple of drops on the key, run the key in and out a few times, then wipe the key clean. I do it every fall, haven't had a lock freeze-up yet. It came in a small blue can, "Lock-Eze" was the name I think (can's in the garage).