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| | | | Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 37 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 37 | I have a 61 chevy. I live in Illinois, it doesnt get bitterly cold, but it does get cold enough to freeze. Lately when it rains my door freezes shut pretty tight. i can usually crack it open, but does anyone have suggestions for the 'C' shaped lock? water collects underneath it and freezes, making entry impossible | | | | | Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 37 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 37 | I gave it a good coat of wd40, thats it | | | | | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,987 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,987 | You might have to take a hair dryer to it and get it good and dried out. If the moisture lingers in there, it will just refreeze again. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,893 Socket Breaker | | Socket Breaker Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,893 |
an old truck pal of mine from New Hampshire has this suggestion:
What worked for us up north was to shoot a bunch of graphite into the lock itself (buy cheap at hardware store) and use lithium grease on the hinges, clasp and inside the door panel on the locking/door handle mechanisms.
Do NOT use WD40, PB Lube or hot water!!
No idea why, but the spray lubes always make it worse.
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 273 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 273 | Do NOT use WD40, PB Lube or hot water!!
No idea why, but the spray lubes always make it worse. WD-40 and other spray lubes attract dust, even in cold weather (static electricity?) and you end up with a gummy, mucky substance that jams everything up. I found that out by fooling around with locks and getting a good hearty laugh from my locksmith before he explained it to me.
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,254 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,254 | You need to check for the source of the water and how it is getting in. You may have a bad seal or parking under an overhang.
The only problem I remember (growing up in Michigan) was after a freezing rain the lock openning would freeze over. I would simply take off a mitten and cover the lock with my hand. This always left a round red mark on my hand. LOL
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Dennis
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 109 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 109 | DW40 is a solvent, not a lube, so it cleans real well, but something like motor/bicycle chain spray on lube will stick on the surface. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 | I've has problems with rubber door gasket freezing.Rubbing in di-electric grease helped | | | | | Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 37 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 37 | alright, thanks for all the suggestions, i'll try graphite first | | |
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