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Old 01-30-2025, 12:11 PM   #8
Kelly Burns
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Default Re: 47 outside door handle won’t open the door, now.

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Originally Posted by tubman View Post
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.
Its still not budging! So last night after driving it to dinner, I sprayed brake clean in the lock a couple of times. Tonight, I'll shoot more WD-40.

"Maybe "32Phil" will see this and add his expertise" I hope so!?
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