[DML] Re: What kind of lubricant should be used on door latches?

["David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I have heard of Kroil. I have even used it. I remember it as a very
sticky, black oil. Not what you would want to use on the anchor pins.
For door and hood latches and anchor pins I use a product that looks
like a giant lipstick. It is very waxy and clear and won't soil
clothing. I don't have the name of it handy but I'am sure if you go to
any large auto store they will have it or something similar. You do
not want to use anything too oily, it will attract and hold dirt.
Eventually it will get so messy with dirt it will accelerate the wear
you are trying to avoid by lubricating! Give the latch mechanisms a
short shot of WD-40 and a small smear of the waxy lubricant on the
anchor pins. Of course you should wipe off any old dirt, grease, oil
before lubricating. Don't go crazy with the lubricant. More is not
better, just messy. If things are not working smoothly and in need of
adjustment, lubricating is not going to make it much better. If
everything is properly adjusted you hardly need much lubrication
anyway. Put a drop of light machine oil on the hinges. They should not
squeak. I also use a light wipe of silicon on the door seal. Spray it
onto a paper towel and then wipe the edge of the seal all around the
door. it will make the seal last longer and lubricate it so rubbing
won't tear it. You can also wipe it onto the door where it touches the
seal too. I think the slogan for Kroil is "Don't oil it, Kroil it". Am
I right?
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757




--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Robert Lingo" <rlingo@xxxx> wrote:
> Anyone ever heard of Kroil?  It's manufactured in Nashville. 
> www.kanolalabs.com  They make the best lubs and cleaners in the
world from 
> what I can tell.  Many people I have talked to about said it's the 








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