Beans Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 It's getting more difficult to get the key in the lock of my Givi top box. The top box is pretty new, couple of months old. The key now only goes in bit by bit and it feels stuck. All I can think of is that the lock barrel needs oiling. Any advice? 3in one? Wd40? Graphite powder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richzx6r Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 Wd40 followed by some salt water and honey mixed with bull shark sperm.....it should have the lock working in no time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 Dry teflon lube. Graphite only exacerbates things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 If it's the lock as in tumblers graphite dust. If it's the turning bit on the back some oil and work it till it frees off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raesewell Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 Powdered graphite or candle wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 Clean lock out first with a drying cleaner or blast of compressed air Then either small amount of graphite powder or pencil rub dont just add lubricant as that will just add to the crud in the lock .... Clean and dry first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 engine oil 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 Vaginal Fluids! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geofferz Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 I know that wd40 isn't a lube but it works on locks just fine - done it loads of times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richzx6r Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 6 minutes ago, geofferz said: I know that wd40 isn't a lube but it works on locks just fine - done it loads of times I bet your mistress loves using wd40 as lube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 WD40 is able to free up sticky locks because of the high solvent levels in it. But having got it free you need to get something in there to provide lubrication and keep it free. I quite like cycle spray with teflon for locks. But a small amount of any decent oil seems to work fine. I know people get their knickers in a twist that oil will attract crud but I've never found that to be an issue. Most locks have a plate to seal out dirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marino Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 Graphite from pencil, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 I recently did all my locks using some 3 in 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raesewell Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 Any form of liquid lubricant will be fine at first, but as dirt dust and grit get attracted you are back where you started. To clean out the liquid lubricants use a good squirt of aerosol degreaser or contact cleaner, wait for it to dry then use my previously suggested powdered graphite or wax or PTFE spray. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 A tiny amount of this. https://www.toolstation.com/lithium-grease/p89691?searchstr=grease Perfect even if the lock is open to elements. Use it on the shed's padlock, last time I've applied it was well over 6 months ago. Keep in mind that's Scotland weather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marino Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 19 minutes ago, Marino said: Graphite from pencil, DO NOT USE GRAPHITE IN YOUR IGNITION LOCK. It makes and breaks electrical connections and graphite is a conductor of electricity. it's a good choice as a "dry" lube for other locks but not ones with switches in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted December 10, 2020 Author Share Posted December 10, 2020 Used graphite powder as we had just the thing at work. Seems to have done the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raesewell Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 As long as you only put it in the barrel it won't be making any electrical connections. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 41 minutes ago, raesewell said: As long as you only put it in the barrel it won't be making any electrical connections. Not in a top box lock it won't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onesea Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 The interior grade lock I used on the boat I filled with grease when I installed it 6 years ago. Lock is fine the key kept in locker on board is rusty as. Might have to replace the lock as I don't know if you can copy a key that rusty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedibiker Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 I cleaned my lock with brake cleaner, then soaked in acf50 before adding a little oil. I realise the oil may just move the remains on the acf50, but will see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper74 Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Strawberry flavoured KY Jelly ..... unlocks all my Ladies sticky bits .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Just dip the key in 10/40 engine oil . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 1 minute ago, fastbob said: Just dip the key in 10/40 engine oil . i squirt it in the keyhole with an oil can they are well lubed for a while then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onesea Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 2 hours ago, jedibiker said: I cleaned my lock with brake cleaner, then soaked in acf50 before adding a little oil. I realise the oil may just move the remains on the acf50, but will see ACF is remarkably resilient, between coatings I spend some time trying to clean it off my wing mirrors... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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