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Just a little graphite and they are working like they're brand new again.

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[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Graphite lubricant is awesome. I was going to use WD40 for my front door lock but luckily my brother had some graphite.

[–] SirSamuel 8 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Graphite for the deadbolt assembly, a lightweight silicon lubricant for the lock cylinder. WD40 for clearing water out of exterior extension cords, and melting Styrofoam cups to entertain your nephew

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 week ago (1 children)

This person lubricates! (and melts)

[–] SirSamuel 2 points 1 week ago

Sometimes both at the same time!

[–] hactar42 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

WD40 also works wonders for getting sticker residue of glass and metal. Better than goo gone in my experience.

[–] SirSamuel 2 points 1 week ago

100%

Also the best penetrant I've found is a 50/50 mix of acetone and automatic transmission fluid. Better than Kroil if I'm being honest.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

WD stands for water displacement it removed light rust and therefore makes you think it's a lubricant, but as a lubricant it's not very long lasting.

[–] pigup 2 points 1 week ago

Because its volatile components evaporate and what's left isn't much of a lubricant