Sorry, Stupid Question: Best Lubricant For Hood Hinges? How About For Door Locks? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ShortCST · 08-31-2017, 11:04 PM

I figured you guys would know better than the guys at the parts counters.

Bigdogg · 08-31-2017, 11:11 PM

I like white lithium grease myself or silicone lubricant.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 08-31-2017, 11:17 PM

Graphite powder for door locks, [also house locks]. Does not attract dirt/sand which could jam the works. Aerosol white lithium is OK for hood hinges, except it's white and the hinges are black. I've also used regular ol' WD40 on the hinges without ill effects.
And the only stupid question is the one you're afraid to ask.

Bigdogg · 08-31-2017, 11:23 PM

yea when I spray the white lithium I use the straw to get into the places I want and wipe off any excess. but WD40 is good also

**Stocker** · 08-31-2017, 11:38 PM

Guys, about graphite in door locks: I have no knowledge or experience but Leon (LockDoc) has plenty of both. Here's his take on it:

Quote:

Originally Posted by LockDoc

I respectfully disagree about the graphite though. The main problem with graphite is that it attracts moisture, and after a few uses it builds up and becomes a sticky paste. I have disassembled a LOT of door and ignition lock cylinders and the ones that had graphite used in them were in much worse shape than any of them that were lubed with a spray lube. I know part of the problem is that people get really carried away with it though. It's the old adage that if a little is good a lot must be better.... If a spray lube with Teflon is used there is no oil to attract dust and dirt. Any lock will have a buildup of contaminants if they are not flushed once in a while with a good penetrating oil. I never recommend Graphite for any lock cylinder.

LockDoc

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 09-01-2017, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stocker

Guys, about graphite in door locks: I have no knowledge or experience but Leon (LockDoc) has plenty of both. Here's his take on it:

Interesting. This quote is from another thread? [Not sure how to do that trick myself.] LockDoc is a pro, so his opinion has some weight on this subject. I wonder why they sell that graphite powder?
We don't usually have a lot of humidity in Arizona. But I did have some difficulty entering the key into my front door lock during the recent monsoon season... Perhaps a related issue? I wanted to give it another shot of graphite, but couldn't find the tube. Now that the summer rains here are mostly over, the problem went away. I'll have to get some more Break Free.

**Stocker** · 09-02-2017, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

Interesting. This quote is from another thread? [Not sure how to do that trick myself.]

Yep. Post #6 in this thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...28#post7568928

This is the first time I tried it, and it's easy. Just do what you would to quote the post, then copy that quote and paste it into your new reply.

ShortCST · 08-31-2017, 11:46 PM

A bunch of fantastic info, thank you all! I have white lithium grease in a spray can for the hinges, and I have Tri-Flow with Teflon for the door locks! I'll go do it in an hour or so, just in case someone breaks into the conversation in the nick of time with a dire warning about either product.

**special-K** · 09-01-2017, 06:42 AM

I like Tri-Flo. White lithium is great on hinges and it lasts because it's a grease. Oils, silicones, etc. require more often application. And cleaning/flushing is important for any product that clings.

Katrina/10 · 09-01-2017, 08:07 AM

A few drops of motor oil on the hood hinges. I don't like the residue the white spray grease leaves.

**Warrens69GMC** · 09-01-2017, 09:18 AM

For the hood hinges, i have been using marine grease and PB blaster. Marine grease applied with brush (flux) and PB blaster to get it in the crevasses.

In The Ten Ring · 09-01-2017, 02:21 PM

Crap! I've been using butter!

Haven't lubed anything yet, hopefully soon. I have lots of lubes as I used to sell for ZEP Inc.

RedRider · 09-01-2017, 04:14 PM

X2 for Tri-Flow. Use it on everything from mountain bikes to AR-15's.

gvw5400 · 09-01-2017, 09:40 PM

Back when my daily driver was a 1980 K20 I used WD-40 monthly to prevent the dreaded
Kinked hood on the square bodies. I got a can of Triflow and decided to give it a try,
It lubed so much better than WD-40 the hood would not stay more than half way open!!!!
No kinked hood, but it was about 1 1/2 years after even cleaning the hinges with brake cleaner before the hood would stay open!!!
All the best, Dirk

08-31-2017, 11:04 PM	#1
ShortCST Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 170	Sorry, Stupid Question: Best Lubricant For Hood Hinges? How About For Door Locks? I figured you guys would know better than the guys at the parts counters.

08-31-2017, 11:11 PM	#2
Bigdogg Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: mount carmel, tn Posts: 10	Re: Sorry, Stupid Question: Best Lubricant For Hood Hinges? How About For Door Locks? I like white lithium grease myself or silicone lubricant.

08-31-2017, 11:17 PM	#3
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,504	Re: Sorry, Stupid Question: Best Lubricant For Hood Hinges? How About For Door Locks? Graphite powder for door locks, [also house locks]. Does not attract dirt/sand which could jam the works. Aerosol white lithium is OK for hood hinges, except it's white and the hinges are black. I've also used regular ol' WD40 on the hinges without ill effects. And the only stupid question is the one you're afraid to ask. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

08-31-2017, 11:23 PM	#4
Bigdogg Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: mount carmel, tn Posts: 10	Re: Sorry, Stupid Question: Best Lubricant For Hood Hinges? How About For Door Locks? yea when I spray the white lithium I use the straw to get into the places I want and wipe off any excess. but WD40 is good also

08-31-2017, 11:46 PM	#8
ShortCST Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 170	Re: Sorry, Stupid Question: Best Lubricant For Hood Hinges? How About For Door Locks? A bunch of fantastic info, thank you all! I have white lithium grease in a spray can for the hinges, and I have Tri-Flow with Teflon for the door locks! I'll go do it in an hour or so, just in case someone breaks into the conversation in the nick of time with a dire warning about either product.

09-01-2017, 06:42 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Sorry, Stupid Question: Best Lubricant For Hood Hinges? How About For Door Locks? I like Tri-Flo. White lithium is great on hinges and it lasts because it's a grease. Oils, silicones, etc. require more often application. And cleaning/flushing is important for any product that clings. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-01-2017, 08:07 AM	#10
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: Sorry, Stupid Question: Best Lubricant For Hood Hinges? How About For Door Locks? A few drops of motor oil on the hood hinges. I don't like the residue the white spray grease leaves. __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100

09-01-2017, 09:18 AM	#11
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,621	Re: Sorry, Stupid Question: Best Lubricant For Hood Hinges? How About For Door Locks? For the hood hinges, i have been using marine grease and PB blaster. Marine grease applied with brush (flux) and PB blaster to get it in the crevasses. __________________ 1969 307, t350 1950 Chevy Wagon 1978 Big 10 1967 C10, 250,3-OTT

09-01-2017, 02:21 PM	#12
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Re: Sorry, Stupid Question: Best Lubricant For Hood Hinges? How About For Door Locks? Crap! I've been using butter! Haven't lubed anything yet, hopefully soon. I have lots of lubes as I used to sell for ZEP Inc.

09-01-2017, 04:14 PM	#13
RedRider Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Poway, CA Posts: 356	Re: Sorry, Stupid Question: Best Lubricant For Hood Hinges? How About For Door Locks? X2 for Tri-Flow. Use it on everything from mountain bikes to AR-15's.

09-01-2017, 09:40 PM	#14
gvw5400 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains Posts: 263	Re: Sorry, Stupid Question: Best Lubricant For Hood Hinges? How About For Door Locks? Back when my daily driver was a 1980 K20 I used WD-40 monthly to prevent the dreaded Kinked hood on the square bodies. I got a can of Triflow and decided to give it a try, It lubed so much better than WD-40 the hood would not stay more than half way open!!!! No kinked hood, but it was about 1 1/2 years after even cleaning the hinges with brake cleaner before the hood would stay open!!! All the best, Dirk



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