As I stated before. I use Tri-flow, or any lube, very sparingly and precisely. Tri-flow goes on wet but, when applied sparingly, the moisture evaporates leaving a fine teflon powder behind. Most of the items I use it on are not open to road debris. In areas where a lock is exposed to road debris, like the padlock on the back of a trailer or box truck. I literally drowned(rinse) the lock with WD40. Squirting directly into the key hole and the all shackle points(the ball bearings). After drowning and draining. I then apply the Tri-flow. If I want it dry, I heat with a heat gun until I visibly see the fluid evaporate. This works!