Topic: Lubricating hinges and locks

[Slow_lane]

Hi

I want to lubricate hinges and locks on our cars. I will be doing doors, hood, trunk, hinges, latches and door locks.

On past cars I believe I have used white lithium grease but the over spray that accidentally got on rubber (Like casing around wires leading to doors) really stained the rubber. That really pissed me off.

I was wondering if there is a good lubricant I can use that will not stain rubber or plastic. Also wondering if same product should be used inside key holes of locks.

[Firm]

For locks I like WD-40 because it's thin and doesn't gum anything up. For hinges I like Rust Cure 3000 or Fluid Film; little thicker and better wash-off resistance.

[ktm525]

silicone spray and or wax based chain lube (dupont chain saver)

[Slow_lane]

For locks I like WD-40 because it's thin and doesn't gum anything up. For hinges I like Rust Cure 3000 or Fluid Film; little thicker and better wash-off resistance.

I have Fluid film on hand. Might go with that. Thanks

[Great_Big_Abyss]

Nice thing about RustCheck is they go and spray the hinges all around the car for you.  I don't have to worry about it, as long as I get rust checked yearly.

[HeliDriver]

For hinges I’ve always used whatever is handy: usually Fluid Film or white lithium, but I’ve never been fussed about it.

I never put anything in the door locks unless I have issues. If I do, I just give it a squirt of powdered graphite. That’s the only thing that belongs in there, IMO.

[EV Dan]

WD dry lube with PTFE on hinges, haven't done locks. Seems to work, no squeaks, no mess.

[ArticSteve]

For locks I like WD-40 because it's thin and doesn't gum anything up. For hinges I like Rust Cure 3000 or Fluid Film; little thicker and better wash-off resistance.

^^  WD for lock cylinders as it's primarily a solvent and dust will not bind to it.