Lock lubricant a blessing and a curse

[GWiens2001]

That is the correct Tri-Flow. Love the stuff. But as has been stated before on the forum, only a tiny bit is needed.

Gordon

P.S. Shoot me a PM and we can work out a trade for some American padlocks.

[sentientsentinel]

Lock Saver has a a pump spray bottle too this may help you Ozzies.

http://www.amazon.com/Mil-Comm-Lock-Sav ... lock+saver

[deolslyfox]

Anybody know what the lube is / was used by the Gov't?? I just picked and stripped a 1986 vintage 5200. It had something inside that looked like old butter. It floated on alcohol but the WD got it.

I have seen some "gooped up" locks in my day but this one takes the prize!!

I was honestly surprised that it picked as well as it did.

Never seen this stuff. Anybody ??

[GWiens2001]

Usually the 5200 locks have some form of grease on the locking cam and bearings.

Gordon

[deolslyfox]

Concur .... I've just never seen anything that looked / acted like this stuff .... Yuk !!

Usually the 5200 locks have some form of grease on the locking cam and bearings.

Gordon

[Syl]

I have seen many members here mentioning the use of graphite, which hasn't been mentioned in this thread. Would one use graphite on locks that are already near "good" condition, but the Lock-Saver on locks that are further gone? Or, is the lock-saver superior in every way?

[LinZex]

I'm a mechanic in training, and i know, that at the garage i work at, when we service cars, we have a can of lock greaser, that we squirt into the keyway on the outside locks of the car as part of the service, might not be lock-saver, and it might not even be good i dont know, but it might be, and maybe there's a garage in australia that does this too


LinZex

[GWiens2001]

I'm a mechanic in training, and i know, that at the garage i work at, when we service cars, we have a can of lock greaser, that we squirt into the keyway on the outside locks of the car as part of the service, might not be lock-saver, and it might not even be good i dont know, but it might be, and maybe there's a garage in australia that does this too


LinZex

Any way you can find out what kind of "lock greaser" you use? Would be interested to see what it is.

Gordon

P.S. - Am a mechanic, too.

[LinZex]

Any way you can find out what kind of "lock greaser" you use? Would be interested to see what it is.

Gordon

P.S. - Am a mechanic, too.

Here you go: http://i.imgur.com/x4ueyj4.jpg


LinZex

[Zenophryk]

I use PB Blaster. Wonderful stuff. it's a little messy though.

-Zenophryk

[nick08037]

Naturally a quick internet search was called for, who isn't curious about another lock lubricant. -Nick

http://ex.tunap.com/sg/ranges/automotiv ... s/101.html

TUNAP micrologic® PREMIUM 101 Synthetic Liquid Grease
"Unique, fully synthetic ingredient with PTFE for long-lasting lubrication..."

note: PTFE = Teflon

[GWiens2001]

So why did they call it Tuna P? What does fish urine have to do with lubing locks?

Gordon

[Barracuda559]

I'm new here and to locks, but one product I use on my guns is CorrosionX. It's an ok lube and cleaner but one of the best corrosion and rust inhibitors. It comes in aerosol or squirt bottle.

[aussieguy]

Not sure what brands are available in other Countries, but in Australia a good lubricant for locks is WD-40 Specialist Dry PTFE lube. (Dry film Teflon)
I also use it on my bicycle chain so I do not get oil splatter like regular lubricants.

http://www.wd40.com.au/wp-content/uploa ... _Sheet.pdf

I have purchased it from Bunnings in the tool section, just make sure you get the Dry (smaller 150g/219mL size) and not the larger wet PTFE lube.
http://www.bunnings.com.au/wd-40-specia ... -_p6100410

If you need to clean the lock first, use contact cleaner or a non-residue thinner/solvent. Also if the lock is really dirty use regular WD-40 first, then thinners/solvent to get rid of the regular WD-40. Lastly finish off with the Dry Film PTFE lube.

Aussieguy.

[Jburgett2nd]

I used frog lube a week or so back on a lock that was giving me issue, that is a type of gun lube, it is kind of pricey but lasts a long time, was kind of surprised it didn't gunk up the lock. I used it because I didn't have anything else on hand and was like "eh might as well" here is a link I don't think I'd really want to use this regularly the build up might cause issues and the price would defiantly cause some issues for my wallet.

http://shop.froglube.com/FrogLube-Clams ... L-CS14.htm