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tubman · 01-29-2025, 12:36 AM

Locks are funny things; they can become gummed up, which is why they make special lock lubricant with graphite. On the chance that WD-40 would accumulate dust and dirt over time, I would use brake cleaner for the initial cleaning, and then the specialized lock lubricant if it freed up.

Maybe "32Phil" will see this and add his expertise.

01-29-2025, 12:36 AM	#7
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 12,146	Re: 47 outside door handle won’t open the door, now. Locks are funny things; they can become gummed up, which is why they make special lock lubricant with graphite. On the chance that WD-40 would accumulate dust and dirt over time, I would use brake cleaner for the initial cleaning, and then the specialized lock lubricant if it freed up. Maybe "32Phil" will see this and add his expertise.