Key Cylinder is TOUGH
Recovery Vehicle
Joined: Jun 2017
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From: Alabama + Vegas + Texas
Okay here is the basics with "graphite" it was used back in the day when there wasn't Tri-Flow, WD40, or any other lubricants. Back then locks got old & worn out & graphite was used to fill the gaps of the old locks and to lube it....
It is a "snake oil" for locks of today and it does more harm than good. Those auto store chains also sell fake hood scoops which do absolutely nothing....
It is a "snake oil" for locks of today and it does more harm than good. Those auto store chains also sell fake hood scoops which do absolutely nothing....
Pro Wrench
Joined: Nov 2015
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From: Coastal Georgia
DIY......Tube of graphite on your surface of choice spread thinly and exposed to a humid environment for a period of time should produce your glob. May want to add a bit of lube to reproduce real lock world.
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Camel Trophy
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Charlotte
I'm in the financial institution business (CCTV, Alarm, Access Control, Locks, RTS, ATM, Vault) and the last thing we'd ever use is Graphite Spray. Tri-Flow is what we mainly use on FI locks.
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On a LR ignition switch Tri-Flow would be my #1 choice, but since it can be kinda hard to find depending on your location any lube used lightly on just the key (then rake it in out) should do the trick.
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On a LR ignition switch Tri-Flow would be my #1 choice, but since it can be kinda hard to find depending on your location any lube used lightly on just the key (then rake it in out) should do the trick.
Last edited by mln01; Oct 3, 2017 at 12:21 PM.
Baja
Joined: Aug 2013
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From: Near Bordeaux, France
I love silicone spray, the lube for most things that are stuck. Graphite spray is great also.
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