jiggity76 Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 The STE has really stiff hinges and door latches right now. What would be good to use to loosen/lubricate them up so everything works smoother? Is WD-40 a no no? I want to use a spray so I can really get into hard to reach areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pshojo Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 Try Graphite spray. jiggity76 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfewtrail Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 Silicone w/ ptfe is the GM recommendation I believe. WD-40, engine oil, etc. will all work fine though. jiggity76 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiggity76 Posted November 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 59 minutes ago, mfewtrail said: Silicone w/ ptfe is the GM recommendation I believe. WD-40, engine oil, etc. will all work fine though. Ok, thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiggity76 Posted November 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 8 hours ago, pshojo said: Try Graphite spray. Is this available at auto parts stores? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich_e777 Posted November 19, 2019 Report Share Posted November 19, 2019 3n1 oil works great and the bottle has a long nozzle, a couple of drops of 5w, 10w etc motor oil works great too. jiggity76 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 of 996 Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 Castle Thrust The only thing guaranteed to work. Spray it on, fully work the hinge back & forth several times until free, wipe off access and spray with white grease. jiggity76 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiggity76 Posted November 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 12 minutes ago, 1 of 996 said: Castle Thrust The only thing guaranteed to work. Spray it on, fully work the hinge back & forth several times until free, wipe off access and spray with white grease. Ok, thank you! Getting a lot of good help here. They are pretty stiff so I need to do something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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