So helpful Larry, Trying to locate Houdini lock lube but no luck locally. Any ideas where I can get it like today? I called the local lock company I use and they don't have it. Searched on line with my zip code, but no luck.
My lock company did tell me re the graphite, to just use a "puff" in the door lock. Sounds like a good start.
If you have idea where to buy lock lube locally for me, that would be appreciated. With holidays and travel soon, no time to order online.
thanks so much for this great info, also adding this one to my list of lock fixes.
sharry
-----Original Message-----
>From: Larry Mek <larrysmail123@yahoo.com>
>Sent: Nov 21, 2011 8:14 PM
>To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: Re: [DIY] Sticky Lock, Not engaged
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>WD 40 is ok for a temporary
>fix, and works ok when the weather is hot, but when it gets cold it will turn
>to syrup and gum up, and cause the tumblers to stick. Contact cleaner can
>flush it out.
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>What is best for locks is
>what is called a Greaseless Lubricant. I have used several different kinds over
>the years. But the only one I have used in recent years is called Houdini. I
>tell folks it is my Magic-Potion. It works great for locks, and just about
>anything else that you would use WD 40 on.
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>Graphite works good, but it
>is unreal messy.
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>I don't know anything about
>the Teflon
>stuff, but I don't think I would put it in a lock.
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>Most locks do not require any kind of lubricants. You should not
>put anything in a lock unless it absolutely needs it. Locks that are not
>exposed to the weather or excessive dust usually don't need any kind of
>lubricant. Lubricants usually just attract dust and cause more problems.
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>Hope this helps…Larry
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