how to stop my locks freezing up...

[E21_Ross]

just went to get into the car.......bugger, key won't even insert into the keyhole, let alone twist to unlock the door.

i have just got some lock de-icer but would rather see if i can try something that will stop it (or at least help) freezing over. i've got some bilt hamber ferrosol (better version of WD40) or some thick grease, both of those should, in theory, help stop water getting in, but i'm not so sure.

any thoughts?

thanks guys.

[Jonboy_t]

Not exactly if this works, but I've heard that WD40 in them will stop/help to stop them freezing.

[jbi]

WD-40 apparently... failing that a warm kettle of water usually does the trick

[Gizmo!]

Jonboy_t said:

Not exactly if this works, but I've heard that WD40 in them will stop/help to stop them freezing.

I'm tempted to give this a go. The locks on mine are a bit stiff at the best of time.

[E21_Ross]

jbi said:

WD-40 apparently... failing that a warm kettle of water usually does the trick

remember trying this last year, worked a treat, but it then froze over again pretty quick

think i'd use the de-icer in a bit and then spray plenty of ferrosol in there. hopefully that'll help.

any further suggestions welcome

i hate winter

[Globs]

Blowtorches work well too, but cars can also melt down as well as burn up.

[plasticpig]

Graphite grease.

[Shaw Tarse]

Fag lighter on the blade of the key.

[TwistingMyMelon]

My merc does the same, WD40 to losen up the locks and displace any moisture and then silcon grease on the key and sprayed in the lock to stop the locks re-freezing