My question isn't really for knives. I'm looking for a good spray lubricant to use around the house. I want something that I can use to lube door hinges, door tracking, windows sills, and the like. I've used WD-40 before, but I'm looking for something better. I tried Jig-A-Loo recently, but I wasn't impressed. I just didn't feel that it was very smooth. Anyway, I'm open to any ideas you guys have. Thanks again in advance.
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Recommend Me A Spray Lube for Home Use
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I forgot to mention that I would like something that doesn't have a strong scent as I would like use this stuff in my house. I looked at the CorrosionX. It looks like some good stuff, and I'll keep it in mind. Any other suggestions would be much appreciated.
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You've just written an advertisement for my favorite lubricant -- Boeing's T9. Do a Google, buy a can or bottle (I use both) and experience a unique product. A bit more expensive, but worth the extra $$...
White grease in arosol spray cans are great for things like squeaky door hinges and general lubrication.
For locks use a graphite based lubricant, it lubricates lock tumblers without oils that gunk up and attract more dirt each time the key is inserted.
WD40 is a solvent/cleaner and should not be used for lubrication, but rather for cleaning up gunk off of parts.
For locks use a graphite based lubricant, it lubricates lock tumblers without oils that gunk up and attract more dirt each time the key is inserted.
WD40 is a solvent/cleaner and should not be used for lubrication, but rather for cleaning up gunk off of parts.
I've been using trifolw for a while on door hinges as well as extensively on my bicycle. GREAT stuff! Its the only oil I use on customer's bikes here at the shop.
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WD 40 IS a lubricant, but there are better ones.
I've been looking at the Trifolow website. I was just wondering what version of the product that people use? The more I think about it, I think that I would like to use a lubricant that dries so that I don't have to worry about it rubbing off on something in my house. What dry spray lubricants would everyone recommend? Thanks again guys.
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To exactly answer your question as far as windows, a Pella Windows service guy told me they all use 3M 08897 Silicone Lubricant (Dry Type). It really works well and can be used on sashes, gears and mechanisms of casement windows, etc. Just keep it off unfinished wood as it will be tough to get paint to adhere after. Finished surfaces - no problem.
You can get it at Amazon or Midway.
You can get it at Amazon or Midway.
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There is no single all encompassing lubricant that works best in all situations.
Silicone dry film lubes work best in situations where there is not a lot of pressure being applied. The sides of windows would be a good place for them.
Somebody mentioned graphite powder for locks. Good call. Powdered moly disulfide is good for that type of usage as well. And powdered moly won't promote corrosion like graphite can.
But you need oil or better to handle the higher pressures found on actual bearing surfaces such as hinges. I do not know of an oil that is low enough in viscosity to spray unless it is cut with solvent. Nor do I know of a low viscosity oil that is cut further with solvent to make it sprayable. (WD-40 does not lubricate well once the solvent has evaporated. The base oil is too high in viscosity. It forms a gummy film once all the solvent evaporates.)
(note, moly disulfide and graphite can handle higher pressures but unless they are incorporated in a grease or resin they do not stay put, so may not be what you want there.
Personally, I use a fine oil such as sewing machine oil for hinges et. al. But it comes in a bottle or can, not an aerosol.
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Dpuont makes a product called Teflon silicone lubricant spray. It works great arround the house.
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Don't know if they still make it, but there was a product called Tri-Flow that I used to keep around the house, worked on just about anything. No foul smell either. It smelled like bananas!!!!
Well guys, thanks for all the help. I've looked at the products that you've recommended, and I think I'm going to give Tri-Flow a try. It seemed to get the most votes from people posting in this thread. It looks like some good stuff. Although, after reading knarfeng's post, I think I'm going to use 3-In-1 oil or something similar for hinges and other high pressure situations. I've never had to lube a lock before, but if I ever do, I think that I'll try some moly disulfide. Sounds like some really good stuff.
I live in the "Great Plains", with the ugly weather that goes with that, and I've used "TriFlow" for everry use you can think of........vehicle locks, bike chains, hinges, padlocks, truck tailgates, etc., etc., etc......and I've never had a bit of complaint. Sure, there a probably "better" things for locks, but never had one jamb or freeze. It's the modern man's "WD-40", but high tech & MUCH better.