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Best Product for Lubricating Locks on uPVC Doors

Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2017 5:44 pm
by polypody
What would be the best lubricant for lock mechanism on uPVC doors please? The window company that supplied the doors suggest WD-40 or silicone spray but I read somewhere that use of WD-40 is not recommended & graphite powder is preferable.

Re: Best Product for Lubricating Locks on uPVC Doors

Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 6:42 pm
by welsh brickie
lithium grease,or you can use Vaseline

Re: Best Product for Lubricating Locks on uPVC Doors

Posted: Fri Mar 10, 2017 10:27 am
by ellanvannin54
use Graphite grease (its a powder). Use WD-40 or Vasaline they will work but they attract dirt and you will then get more problems with stiff or sticking locks!

Re: Best Product for Lubricating Locks on uPVC Doors

Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2017 5:02 pm
by polypody
Thanks for your help. I've now got some graphite powder & that has improved the lock operation.

Re: Best Product for Lubricating Locks on uPVC Doors

Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2018 11:11 pm
by Skid Sprocket
I would use silicone spray not WD40.