Cleaning a lock with Kerosene?

[Sennheiser]

Hello!

I have a simple question:

Can you clean all parts (including the "housing"), the pins, springs and the plug with Kerosene?

I have a lock made by brass, and would like to know if I can simply dissamble it, put all parts in some Kerosene to get it clean, without having to worry about damaging the lock or something. I don't know, maybe Kerosene makes brass rust or something? That wouldn't be so funny

--> Sennheiser <--

[Shrub]

Youll be fine, make sure you lube it before putting it back together, a silicon or teflon one is best

[illusion]

Brass.... rust?!??!?

Only Ferrous stuff will rust - if the pins are steel you might have this problem.

I use kerosene to clean all my lock parts, and you can fill a jar up kerosene, then with pins and springs, close the lid and shake vigorously for a minute... The pins will come out sparkling.

[Shrub]

Brass does corrode but with air so they will clean up then go dull again but thats going to happen with any way you clean them.

[Sennheiser]

Brass.... rust?!??!?

Only Ferrous stuff will rust - if the pins are steel you might have this problem.

I use kerosene to clean all my lock parts, and you can fill a jar up kerosene, then with pins and springs, close the lid and shake vigorously for a minute... The pins will come out sparkling.

Ok thanks, it seems I can clean it without any worries then

[Sennheiser]

Youll be fine, make sure you lube it before putting it back together, a silicon or teflon one is best

Why should I lube it? And what does lubing mean?

And is it important to lube it?

[Shrub]

Lubricate, yes its very important you lubricate it especially after cleaning with kerosine.

[Sennheiser]

Lubricate, yes its very important you lubricate it especially after cleaning with kerosine.

Is there any other substance I can use for cleaning my lock that doesn't require lubricating?

[illusion]

No... none that I can think of.

A small amount of low-viscoty oil is suffucient I find

[Shrub]

After youve cleaned any moving parts they should always be lubricated again afterwards as youve washed the old lube away, you could clean them with a spray like wd40 then re lube after a few stints at picking it, or you can spray silicon lube at it until its clean but all you need to do is clane them and give them a spary then reassemble.

Light oil is ok to begin with but attracts dust and much and eventually you will have to disassemble again and re clean then relube.

Theres nothing fast in this hobby.

[illusion]

That's true... For hobby picking though it's fine, because at room tempereature on my desk it's hardly a place where it'll come into contact with dirt...

But a good point.

[Sennheiser]

No... none that I can think of.

A small amount of low-viscoty oil is suffucient I find

Ok, but this about lubricating.. I searched for lubricating but didn't find so much information. Is there any FAQ or something here on LP101 that explains about lubricating, which lubricating substance you recommend, why you should lubricate a lock (what is it good for?), and how to lubricate a lock?

If it isn't, then I hope someone can answer these questions for me, please.

// Sennheiser

[Shrub]

Ive already said in this post, teflon spray or silicone spray, just spray the parts then put them back together, you lube all moving parts, you do this so they move freely and youll find the lock easier to pick as well.

[Sennheiser]

Ive already said in this post, teflon spray or silicone spray, just spray the parts then put them back together, you lube all moving parts, you do this so they move freely and youll find the lock easier to pick as well.

Ah, I think I'm starting to understand

1. Clean all parts, including the housing, with Kerosene.

2. Dry them and then spray the pins and the plug with this thing for example: http://www.lockpicks.com/index.asp?Page ... ProdID=573

3. Put them back together.

Ps. Should I lubricate the inside of the housing?

[Shrub]

If you lubricate one of the two parts moving on each other it will be ok so if you lube the plug then no you wouldnt lube the houseing, if you lube the pins then no you wouldnt lube the pin chambers,

Your link went to the index screen but i guess if it was a lockie supplys site then it will be ok, i dont like graphite powder myself but its up to you, a spray would be much easier, cleaner and effective,

Dont use WD40 to lubricate your lock.