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My Gorilla Lock is rusted shut

Having read the FAQ's you are still unfulfilled and seek more enlightenment, so post your general lock picking questions here.
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My Gorilla Lock is rusted shut

Postby pbriggs » 25 Sep 2004 17:29

And I can't get the key to turn. I can get it in the whole way but it just doesn't turn. Is there anything I can do to get this lock off? I thought I would go to Home Depot to see if some WD-40 would help but thought someone might be able to help with another answer.
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Postby mcm757207 » 25 Sep 2004 17:31

Sorry this may seem obvios, but are you SURE your using the correct key? If so, then yes a lubricant such as WD-40 would most definetly help. Try spraying it inside, then running the key in and out a few times.
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Postby Chucklz » 25 Sep 2004 19:03

Would your lock happen to be of this variety?

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Postby CaptHook » 25 Sep 2004 19:20

You can try a different product, Liquid Wrench. WD40 is ok, but you need a penetrating oil to help get through the rust.
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Thanks everyone

Postby pbriggs » 25 Sep 2004 19:47

I ended up finding some WD40 and it eventually worked. I'm so glad I found this site, the internet is amazing. Chucklz, my lock was a trailer hitch lock but the keys and lock mechanism looked very similar.

Thanks again.
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