Best Lubricant for Ignition Switch

[pasogrande]

I know I've seen this before, but please remind me. It believe I need to lubricate the lock mechanism, without affecting the electrical switch.

I have read that WD-40 works well for a few days then clogs the switch.

I have heard of Vaseline being used.

I have tried silicone spray, but this seemed to make things worse.

What is the current thinking?

Wilf.

[Jack Valiant]

I would use Electrolube for this type of application fella

RS Components have it

Chris

[mrzigazaga]

Hi Wilf...If you are talking about where the key goes in then it was recommended to me to use some graphite powder.I did and afterwards the action was a lot smoother..Which reminds me..Might be time to do it again...There is also a lubricant version that dries inside the lock..Ideally you dont want to use anything else prior to this...Cheers...Ziga

[keatsie]

Graphite dust, great for locks or something like servisol?

[pasogrande]

And that doesn't give me black pockets?

[RCK974X]

I can't remember the name for sure, but I have used a 'dry' lubricant on locks before, which seems to work fairly well - I think it was called "DryGlide" or something like that. Comes in a can just like WD40...

[wooly350i]

I remember firing some black graphite into a front door lock whilst the customer was stood the other side in his suit ready to go out,he flinched back like he'd been shot! I did giggle like a girl.

[keatsie]

Yep it will do that... But, once it's worked in its like any other lubricant

[pasogrande]

Thanks, everybody.

I did not like the idea of graphite (which conducts electricity) in an electric switch. I guess you are saying that is not a problem.

Wilf.

[marcus1875]

People will no doubt scoff. A standard HB pencil, up and down several times on both sides of the key works a treat. Much less messy than the graphite powder and doesn't make a mess of pockets.
marcus