Press down on the button on the rear of the wd 40 canister to begin releasing the lubricant into the lock.
Spray into door locks.
Spray the lubricant into the keyhole itself and then spray it on the key.
If this superficial cleaning doesn t free the lock eliminate the aggravation altogether.
Slide the key in and out of the lock several times to spread the lubricant.
Squirt a small amount of the graphite lubricant into the car door locks and trunk locks to ensure they keep working smoothly.
Easily reach into narrow lock mechanism with the attachable straw or use the wider spray pattern to refurbish and protect the entire lock.
Use 3 in one lock dry lube to loosen lubricate and protect home auto and commercial locks.
See below for taking apart your door lock and getting it to work like new.
Unscrew the two screws.
3 in one lock dry lube dries clear to the touch within minutes and is safe to use on metal wood and most plastic surfaces.
Take about ten minutes to disassemble clean and reassemble the entire door lock.
Wd 40 is a great lubricant but any type of liquid lubricant in your door lock will eventually attract dirt and therefore will gum up the lock.
Hold down the spray button until the wd 40 begins to overflow from the lock opening.
Keep in mind that wd 40 will attract dust particles and eventually gum up your lock.
Use the wd 40 for latches and hinges on the glove box and gas tank cover.
Spray wd 40 into the keyhole.
Don t be afraid to use a liberal amount of oil a sticky lock needs the attention.
How to use the lubricants on car locks and hinges.
Insert your key into the keyhole and open and close the lock in order to work the wd 40 into the deadbolt.
You also should use this spray on the front and rear door hinges.
It should only be used as a short term solution.