Whats everyone using for lube these days?

[schurchill39]

Mostly talking about interior and exterior doors here, but lets start a conversation about what you use to lube anything around the house. The world is our oyster for subject matter. :

I tried some Liquid Wrench Dry Lube on my doors and it worked awesome for about a week now they squeak more than ever. I used t he same on my garage door hinges with the same result. My wife is getting after me to have a better solution because now everything squeaks so I figured I would ask what beyond recommends.

[davidI]

Perhaps the recommendations for the bedroom should be in Ask Leo...

[benz_890]

Silicone lube

[pheoxs]

Perhaps the recommendations for the bedroom should be in Ask Leo...

THC Lube yo

[killramos]

Something something something... WD-40

[ExtraSlow]

I swear this came up earlier in the year.
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[rage2]

Something something something... WD-40
Surprised this is even a question. Isn't WD-40 the standard in these things? Lay down some paper towels to catch the drip, spray it down, open and close it a bunch to get 'er in there, repeat in 5 years.

[benz_890]

WD-40 is a penetrant, not a lubricant

[bjstare]

Silicone lube

This.


Something something something... WD-40

Not this.

[rage2]

WD-40 is a penetrant, not a lubricant
But it does stop the squeaks no? I mean my house is like 20 years old now, and doors work, shit doesn't squeak. Surely I can't be doing it wrong?

[ExtraSlow]

But it does stop the squeaks no? I mean my house is like 20 years old now, and doors work, shit doesn't squeak. Surely I can't be doing it wrong?
Da bahss is nebah wrong.

[Tik-Tok]

Contrary to the old adage, the squeeky wheel doesn't get the grease, it gets replaced.

https://www.homedepot.ca/product/paulin-3-inch-squeak-proof-hinge-sq-in-satin-nickel-6-pack-/1001026234

I've installed these on half the doors in my house, as the old ones start squeeking.

[ExtraSlow]

Contrary to the old adage, the squeeky wheel doesn't get the grease, it gets replaced.

https://www.homedepot.ca/product/paulin-3-inch-squeak-proof-hinge-sq-in-satin-nickel-6-pack-/1001026234

I've installed these on half the doors in my house, as the old ones start squeeking.

How do those work? What I want is a friction hinge like you can get on RV doors where the door stays where it's left, at any degree of openness. Want that on the ensuite bathroom door, to leave it mostly closed, but a crack open for airflow.

[Tik-Tok]

Nylon bushings, so there's no metal on metal contact.

[pheoxs]

How do those work? What I want is a friction hinge like you can get on RV doors where the door stays where it's left, at any degree of openness. Want that on the ensuite bathroom door, to leave it mostly closed, but a crack open for airflow.

Unless your frame is crooked none of my doors every move from where they are left.... isn't that how it normally is?

[ExtraSlow]

Unless your frame is crooked none of my doors every move from where they are left.... isn't that how it normally is?

Oh probably, it's really only one door where I even care, and of course that's the door that swings wide open by itself.

[HHURICANE1]

Fluid Film. Best lube I've found.
https://www.rona.ca/en/anti-rust-lubricant-33595000?viewStore=66550&cm_mmc=shopping_google-_-7782941925-_-81046789149-_-pla-334317154488&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrvudoLqN5gIV1x-tBh1bKwEGEAQYBCABEgJzofD_BwE

[bjstare]

But it does stop the squeaks no? I mean my house is like 20 years old now, and doors work, shit doesn't squeak. Surely I can't be doing it wrong?

It stops the squeaks, but only temporarily since it's not designed to be a squeak stopper (whereas silicone lube is). Once you start getting into the habit of using silicone lube instead of WD-40, you'll never go back. Doesn't smell bad, dries out but still maintains lubrication, all around it's just... better.

Use WD-40 to get rusty bolts unstuck.

edit: WD-40 does make a silicone lubricant called "specialist" or something. I'm talking about OG WD-40 not being the best choice as lubricant.

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

I use white lithium on doors at work.

[rage2]

It stops the squeaks, but only temporarily since it's not designed to be a squeak stopper (whereas silicone lube is). Once you start getting into the habit of using silicone lube instead of WD-40, you'll never go back. Doesn't smell bad, dries out but still maintains lubrication, all around it's just... better.

Use WD-40 to get rusty bolts unstuck.

edit: WD-40 does make a silicone lubricant called "specialist" or something. I'm talking about OG WD-40 not being the best choice as lubricant.
Well if 5-10 years per application is temporary, I'm good to go.

I like the smell of WD-40 lol.

[killramos]

It stops the squeaks, but only temporarily since it's not designed to be a squeak stopper (whereas silicone lube is). Once you start getting into the habit of using silicone lube instead of WD-40, you'll never go back. Doesn't smell bad, dries out but still maintains lubrication, all around it's just... better.

Use WD-40 to get rusty bolts unstuck.

edit: WD-40 does make a silicone lubricant called "specialist" or something. I'm talking about OG WD-40 not being the best choice as lubricant.

I just consider it “good enough”. It’s not a terrible lubricant even if it was never designed to be one.

For penetrating oil I prefer liquid wrench.

[Tik-Tok]

I just consider it “good enough”. It’s not a terrible lubricant even if it was never designed to be one.

For penetrating oil I prefer liquid wrench.

Mouse milk is king for penetrant, unless you need an aerosol can, then Aerokroil

[arcticcat522]

Jig-a-loo or whatever it's called... smells ok, doesn't stain.

[suntan]

3-in-1 oil for door hinges. If properly applied, will stop squeaking doors for about 10 years.

[taemo]

Something something something... WD-40

Yup, I've used this to lubricate a padlock
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/4186zvwWAwL._SY300_QL70_.jpg

[BerserkerCatSplat]

WD-40 is a penetrant, not a lubricant

WD-40 is a light mineral oil suspended in a penetrating solvent. When the solvent evaporates, the light oil remains - hence why WD-40 is both a penetrant and topical lubricant where light oil is called for. It's not the best lube in the world, but it's great for getting some lube into areas that a heavier oil (like 3in1) may have difficulty getting to.

[schurchill39]

What about for the hinges on garage doors? AndyL

[AndyL]

What about for the hinges on garage doors? AndyL

same as always, home depot, canadian tire, lowes, still sell a brand of actual garage door lube. If you don't really want to buy a specialty 30wt/atf in a 50/50 mix.

[spikerS]

I have used graphite lube before and it worked pretty well for metal on metal contact. WD-40 works too, but the oil will work it's way out of the hinge and it gets pretty black.

[nzwasp]

As a bit of a garage door noob where would I apply any lube mine is super squeaky? And should the chain / drive part be lubed too?

[Swank]

How do those work? What I want is a friction hinge like you can get on RV doors where the door stays where it's left, at any degree of openness. Want that on the ensuite bathroom door, to leave it mostly closed, but a crack open for airflow.

The ghetto yet easy, free, and effective solution is to pop out the middle hinge bolt, lay it on concrete, smack it with a hammer a few times for a very slight bend then re-insert. The added friction from the bend will keep the door from moving on it's own (unless it's really crooked or a heavy ass door). I've done it to a few doors over the decades and never had any issues as a result.

[AndyL]

As a bit of a garage door noob where would I apply any lube mine is super squeaky? And should the chain / drive part be lubed too?

Rollers (wheels in the track) pivot points on the hinges. Chain minimally doesnt need it (unless its siezed/rusting). The pivot does but usually has grease liberally applied. Bottom couple inches of the cables are good to prevent rusting through... Bearings beside your drums (where the cables run up to). Thats about it.

[bjstare]

The ghetto yet easy, free, and effective solution is to pop out the middle hinge bolt, lay it on concrete, smack it with a hammer a few times for a very slight bend then re-insert. The added friction from the bend will keep the door from moving on it's own (unless it's really crooked or a heavy ass door). I've done it to a few doors over the decades and never had any issues as a result.

Can confirm this works perfectly. Did this to one of the doors in our house that always liked to swing shut.