does any one else oil there windows? or car locks?

logie28

Hi i have double glazed windows and doors. About twice a year i grab a can

of WD40 and spray the locks handles and the metal frame mechanism (opening and closing) and hinges.

prevents rusting and seizing up, might even get an extra year or two out of them.

Also i use a remote control for access to my car, never the key. my driver door lock and boot have now seized up , just managed to save the passenger side with a squirt of WD40.. just a word of warning..

Basic maintenance i know, just maybe remind a few people if its slipped there mind!!

logana

WD40 is not a lubricant/oil - it is a water dispersant (there is a clue in the name).

Use oil if you want to lubricate something - not WD40 ! Please !!

logie28

logana wrote: »

WD40 is not a lubricant/oil - it is a water dispersant (there is a clue in the name).

Use oil if you want to lubricate something - not WD40 ! Please !!

on the can it says..
LUBRICATES AND PROTECTS:
stops squeaks, drives out moisture , cleans and protects , loosens rusted parts and frees sticky mechanisms,

so no need to use oil, WD40 works a treat, perfect for windows and locks,

does exactly what it says on the tin!!!

Peartree

My Dad, a retired engineer, swears by WD40 to such an extent it has become a family joke. We bought him a 'demi-john' size one Christmas and are considering popping a can in his casket when he finally pops his clogs.

Whether or not it is a 'lubricant' is pure semantics given the OP's suggested uses. With our wet winters (and summers) WD40 has got me out of many a difficult spot over the years and has endless moneysaving uses. In fact, I'd go to the extent of suggesting a 'uses for WD40 thread'.

I'd suggest to the OP that such good advice might get the response it deserves over on the 'Old Style' board. In particular, there's a 'Preparing for Winter' thread with a lively community which I think would welcome such input. http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=531601

will-he-payitoff

WD 40 forces lubricant out of locks, you should use graphite grease.

thebaldwindowfitter

you should not use wd40 on any moving parts as suggested it is a water despersant which is why it is used on car electrics to dry out any moisture . i use 3 in 1 spray oil or silicon spray on locks etc .never smother moving parts with oil this will cause dust and grit to stick

Anglea

I think it's a good idea to oil the windows as most of mine jammed on one side of the house and I didn't realise it was down to the weather. After getting them done, one in particular has completely stopped opening, never had so much rain I'm guessing it's down to that unless someone here can give me another reason.

savemoney

I use spray spray grease from Morrisons for locks. I think the white grease stuff you get in a aerosol is what you are suppose to use

totalsolutions

WD40 so named because the designer took 40 attempts to get the formulae right. It not a lubricant and is too thin and evaporates in time. Its a freeing agent but not a penatrating oil. Can be used for cleaning metal surfaces and has many uses, but for oiling windows clean area and use a drop of motor oil. White grease is good (its white, not black/oily) and used on car hinges

27col

WD-40 does appear to lubricate and is o.k. for a quick fix. But it does evaporate quite quickly as others have said and for a long term fix an oil spray would be preferable.

evilgoose

For locks I'd suggest getting a special lock lubricant, oil can freeze if it is particulary cold.