What is Houdini lubricant used for?

Houdini Lock Lube is the #1 Spray Lock Lube in the Locksmith industry for over 30 Years. Use the cleaning lubricant professionals use! Lock lubrication that penetrates tight spaces for effective lube protection. Houdini Lock Lube brings back the smooth operation, free of sticking and key jamming that can plague locks.

Who makes Houdini Lock lubricant?

Protexall Products, Inc.
ABOUT OUR COMPANY Protexall Products, Inc. Has been Manufacturing the highest quality specialty lubricants for over 50 years.

What spray do locksmiths use?

By far, locksmiths use a product that contains Teflon (yes, the same non-stick coating on cookware, in a different form). Teflon is a brand name (by Chemours), generically it’s known as PTFE, or polytetraflouroethylene.

Is WD-40 Good for key holes?

Do not use WD-40, WD-40 is a solvent, not a lubricant and will, in fact, remove any type of lubricant that is in the cylinder. Use a lubricant that has a silicone, graphite or Teflon base only. Make sure the lock cylinder is facing up and spray or pour the lubricant into the cylinder.

Should you use WD-40 on locks?

But this multi-faceted product has limitations – it should never be used to lubricate locks! The main reason for this is that WD40 is not a true lubricant; it is a water and oil displacing solvent. This means that it can actually remove any lube already in the lock, leaving it dry and susceptible to sticking.

Should I use graphite or WD-40 in my locks?

A: Although WD-40 is magic stuff, it is not the best choice to lubricate automotive door locks and linkages. Although it does a good job of cleaning and temporary lubricating, it goes away, so it makes a good first step. Graphite has long been a popular lube choice, but we like to use bike chain lube.

Why you shouldn’t use WD-40 on locks?

Which is better graphite or WD-40?

How do you unlock a padlock with a key?

Turn the key counterclockwise to free the shackle. Most key locks will unlock when you turn the key counterclockwise, although this may not always be the case. Turn your key back and forth if turning it clockwise doesn’t open it. You’ll feel the shackle disengaging in the lock when you’ve unlocked it successfully.

What is the lock code?

A code that prevents a wireless phone from unauthorized use. When explicitly locked, and each time the phone is turned on, it will prompt the user to enter the code before it will allow a call to be placed. Calls, such as emergency or other specially-programmed numbers, may be placed without entering a lock code.

Do locksmiths use graphite?

Locksmiths have long used powdered graphite to lubricate the workings of locks, and if your key refuses to slide fully into the lock, you can do the same.

Do locks need to be oiled?

Locks typically last for around seven years. To maximize the lifespan of your lock, you should perform regular cleaning and lubrication. You can use compressed air to clean locks, as well as wet cleaners like WD-40. Dry lubes are great for locks because they require less follow up lubrication.

Is Vaseline good for locks?

One of our favorite uses for Vaseline is lubricating a keyhole to prevent the lock from freezing. To do this, apply Vaseline to both the lock and the key, then insert the key into the lock and work it back and forth to coat the mechanism.

What do locksmiths lubricate locks with?

CRC Dry Graphite Lube In fact, most lock makers actually lubricate their new locks using graphite, and before the rise PTFEs, it was the primary lubricant used by many early locksmiths.

Should you spray WD40 in a lock?

Should I use WD40 to lubricate door locks? The simple answer is you should not use WD40 to lubricate locks. WD-40 is one of the solvent-based lubricants and does not contain any lubricant and over time can make your lock even stickier by gumming the lock up.

How do you open a padlock without the code?

Pull up gently on the shackle and hold it in place. Turn the dial clockwise listening carefully until you hear the lock click. Start with a good deal of pressure and gently let up as you spin it around, until you meet resistance in only one place. If the dial catches every few numbers, you are pulling too hard.