Getting resistance while opening door. Should I use Lithium grease?
- posted
16 years ago
Getting resistance while opening door. Should I use Lithium grease?
Not if there's someone inside trying to keep you out.
Re: 1991 Miata
What is the recommended product and procedure for lubricating the Miata doors which is making a noise when I open them.
You would think this would be easy but just do some Google searches and you get a wide range of opinion. From WD-40, which some people rave about and others claim will ruin your door hinges.
I would like a two step recommendation:
(1) Clean the current hinges of any contaminants that are there.
(2) Apply a lubricant, what ever that may be.
Thanks,
Gary
A pal of mine likes to remind people "WD40 is a solvent, not a lubricant". As such, it might be a nice step 1 to help clean the hinge. I know it cleans grungy areas of my cycle well.
For step 2, I've used "no-flyoff" motorcycle chain lube. It sprays on, penetrates, and then kind of gels. Otherwise some kind of lock lube with graphite in it might be nice.
I knew a secretary whose typewriter was squeaking on certain keys, and they asked maintenance what to lube it with... the guy opened the cover and a mouse ran out... really!
miker
Spray some WD40 in a clean glass bowl. After the solvent evaporates, examine the slippery greasy film that remains and have your friend explain how it's not a lubricant.
However the LAST thing I want is to start yet ANOTHER "WD-40 is the Devil's spittle" thread.
A lube that penetrates, the thickens into a grease is what's called for. Motorcycle chain lube is an excellent choice. So is LPS-3
Too late, are you going to start a natural vs synthetic thread also?
;>)
I couldn't find the recommended LPS product but I picked up something called PB Blaster, which is supposed to be a penetrating catalyst and recommended by Auto Zone. I found out later that its not really a lubricant but they have another spray called PB-50 that is a lubricant which I should have bought. PB Blaster is an orange consociation and seems to dry up with no perceivable lubricant coating the cup. I will not use that on my Miata. Its really a WD-40 competitor, I am told.
So I went down to this huge Harley Davidson store and its really huge. I grabbed something called Lube Plus. I looked at it in a cup and there is real lubricant along the sides of the cup. It has the consistency of WD-40 in the cup but more lubricant. I think I will go with it unless I get a thumbs down here.
Dirt bike shops sell waterproof synthetic chainlube that squirts thin, penetrates, then sets up to thick grease. Nearly 30 years ago, the best brand was PJ-1. I still have a can, and guess where I use it?
MotorsForum website is not affiliated with any of the manufacturers or service providers discussed here. All logos and trade names are the property of their respective owners.