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Old 07-12-2002, 06:26 AM
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Default Lubricate door locks/hinges - best products?
What's the best type of product to lubricate the door hinges, and the lock mechanism?

My doors don't close with the same crispness as they used to. Don't think they are out of alignment, just think the lock mechanisms need a little TLC.
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white lithium grease
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White lithium grease. I need some too. Let me know where you find some.
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autoparts store, kragen, autozone, napa, etc.
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Default Why white? I have some clear ish will it work fine?
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ditto, now my car door swings without pausing at the notches =(
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whites easy to see when applying. but lithium grease should be lithium grease
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I figured Mike might just pick up more than one. ;-)
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Default I have a big tube of lithium grease, but that's no fun to apply :)
I'll look for a can of spray grease. Kirk, I'll pick you up one if you would like.
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Don't anybody read that the wrong way
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