Will Honea wrote:
> Mike Romain wrote:
>
>> I would just spray it like it is and as mentioned, if that helps a
>> lubricant 'might' be in order, but...
>>
>> If it got dusted or mudded up and you see grit coming out with the
WD40,
>> I would want to leave it dry inside after the WD40 eva****ates. I think
>> any kind of lube will only collect the dust you managed to spray out
>> making it worse and harder next time.
>>
>> I think a bone dry lock cylinder works best on a Jeep.
>>
>
> Have you tried powdered graphite? I have a squeeze bottle of the stuff
that
> will blow it in pretty well and I've used it for years on locks and
speedo
> cables. Messiest damn stuff I ever worked with - worse than copier
toner -
> but it works well and a dose lasts forever, it seems.
>
> If you use WD40 in the lock, make sure you blow it out really well
before it
> can dry in there. WD40 works well but it does leave a film if it
> eva****ates in place and that's all it takes to gum up some lock
cylinders.
>
Yes I have used it, but as you say it is extremely messy. I don't like
the messy key.
Lock deicer will also clean out a lock cylinder and not leave anything
behind. Or even brake cleaner. Spray contact cleaner also.
Mike
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