On Thu, 6 Mar 2008 13:53:06 -0600, "miker"
<miker4butnospamok@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>> I would like a two step recommendation:
>>
>> (1) Clean the current hinges of any contaminants that are there.
>>
>> (2) Apply a lubricant, what ever that may be.
>
>A pal of mine likes to remind people "WD40 is a solvent, not a
lubricant".
>As such, it might be a nice step 1 to help clean the hinge. I know it
cleans
>grungy areas of my cycle well.
Spray some WD40 in a clean glass bowl. After the solvent eva****ates,
examine the slippery greasy film that remains and have your friend
explain how it's not a lubricant.
However the LAST thing I want is to start yet ANOTHER "WD-40 is the
Devil's spittle" thread.
>
>For step 2, I've used "no-flyoff" motorcycle chain lube. It sprays on,
>penetrates, and then kind of gels. Otherwise some kind of lock lube with
>graphite in it might be nice.
>
A lube that penetrates, the thickens into a grease is what's called
for. Motorcycle chain lube is an excellent choice. So is LPS-3
http://www.lpslabs.com/Products/CorrosionInh/Lps3.asp
It is marketed for its superb anti-corrosion properites, but I've used
in on motorcycle chains as a lubricant with excellent results.
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