minus-squareCase@lemmy.worldtoAsk Lemmy@lemmy.world•Type of key? And how to get broken part out of lock?linkfedilinkarrow-up2·9 days agoWD-40 is not a lubricant, it can do it short term, but makes things worse long term. WD-40 literally stands for Water Displacement - Formula 40. Its to keep mechanical components hydrophobic so they don’t rust or otherwise degrade due to the presence of water. For locks and keyways, you want powdered graphite as a lubricant. I keep a small tube (puffer style) in my pick kit if needed. linkfedilink
WD-40 is not a lubricant, it can do it short term, but makes things worse long term.
WD-40 literally stands for Water Displacement - Formula 40.
Its to keep mechanical components hydrophobic so they don’t rust or otherwise degrade due to the presence of water.
For locks and keyways, you want powdered graphite as a lubricant. I keep a small tube (puffer style) in my pick kit if needed.