Picking tip for old, rusted, or hard to turn padlocks!

[helloman]

For some padlocks like old rusted ones once you have it picked its good to take the pick out and stick another tension wrench in to help turn it to prevent bending of the first one. not that good of a tip but some times it helps.

[jimmysmith]

once its picked i would just slide in the reversed side of the pick...or a small screw driver.

lube

[helloman]

ya that works to

[Eyes_Only]

PB Blast! http://www.pbblaster.com/store/moreinfo ... oduct_ID=1

[Mr. Glass]

PB Blast! http://www.pbblaster.com/store/moreinfo ... oduct_ID=1

First, I've gotta say that I love PB Blaster and have used it in all sorts of automotive applications. My question though, is once you've used it on a lock, won't it attract all sorts of dirt and particles over time? Is there something that should be used to clean it out once its been used?

[Eyes_Only]

I normally first use brake cleaner and then blast it with a can of compressed air to clean it all out. Some people say that brake cleaner will leave residue that will attract dirt as well but I've personally never had this problem. Or you can just use regular rubbing alcohol. I hear that works too.

[BobbO45]

I have found that boeshield lube works really well. It is called T-9 and was developed by Boeing for lube of aircraft stuff. A little pricey at 15$ for a can, but it is incredible.

[illusion]

For the locks that have a really strong spring on the plug, or are rusted tight, I use a small screwdriver to get the turning force needed.

[Mr. Glass]

I have found that boeshield lube works really well. It is called T-9 and was developed by Boeing for lube of aircraft stuff. A little pricey at 15$ for a can, but it is incredible.

I have heard good things about that stuff. Do you know major local retailers that carry it (ie: Napa, Autozone...etc) [Assuming you are in the US].

[BobbO45]

No, unfortunately I know of no major chains that carry T-9. I picked mine up at a local bike shop. Sorry - I wish I could help more than suggesting your local bike shop.

[Mr. Glass]

Thanks though, that is a good start. I noticed alot of online bike shops that had it, so I wouldn't be surprised if one of the local ones by me did as well.

[lockedin]

Bathe those kind of locks Kerosene. It leaves a lot of them like new. Take them apart first if you can.