Hi all.I've got a passenger door lock barrel that has had 15 years of dust and dirt and little or no use.Its pretty much jambed solid.Its out of the door and I gave it a couple of good soaks in WD40 and a blast with the air.
The key will go in now and it almost turns.
Any suggestions as to the best thing to soak it in to soften the remaining gunk!Meths!Petrol! Diesel!
zephyrheaven,
Jul 2, 4:46pm
graphite powder works its way into anything, locksmiths always tut tut crc and other 'lubricant' based fixes
ryanm2,
Jul 2, 4:59pm
graphite powder indeed. Excellent lubricant.
supernova2,
Jul 2, 5:13pm
Would do that but the whole barrel is a solid block of dry gunk.Need to get that crud out and then try the graphite.
supernova2,
Jul 2, 5:14pm
Maybe should send it to our favourite watchmaker and he could pop it in his ultrasonic cleaner.
scuba,
Jul 2, 5:35pm
I would give it a good spray with carb clean down the barrell or something similar .then air dry then lube with graphite dust.
supernova2,
Jul 2, 6:09pm
Got a can of brake clean.Will give that a go.Tempted to stick it in the dishwasher but not sure how pleased "the boss' might be with black plates.
hounddog2,
Jul 2, 6:32pm
Rustoff or rostoff from memory i love the stuff works mint
dr.doolittle,
Jul 2, 6:34pm
Diesel or ATF, then a good soak in a solvent to clean & dry, blast with air, before a decent puff ofgraphite.
muzz67,
Jul 2, 7:08pm
supercheap's engine degreaser is great stuff
the-lada-dude,
Jul 3, 6:32am
engine reconditioners tricloroethelene tub
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