frozen locks, what do you guys use?

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11-23-2007, 11:42 PM

Stella94GT

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frozen locks, what do you guys use?

i was wondering if anyone knew any tricks to get their locks open when they are frozen besides lock deicer. my locks froze on me tonight and i had to go all over the place to find some lock deicer.

11-24-2007, 10:34 AM

hot wheels

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RE: frozen locks, what do you guys use?

a heated garage. keep a lighter on ya' and heat the key up.

11-25-2007, 01:54 PM

musclecargt71

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RE: frozen locks, what do you guys use?

i know they sell small cans of deicer u can use on your locks at some hardware stores. or just carry a lighter as hot wheels suggested.

11-25-2007, 02:53 PM

Chopper

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RE: frozen locks, what do you guys use?

There is a product called "Lockeze" (I think) that works very well.It contains graphite.

11-25-2007, 04:04 PM

Colorado_Mustang

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RE: frozen locks, what do you guys use?

Lube the locks with Teflon or silicon. That won't give the ice anything to hold on to. And never park in such a way as to let the wind blow onto your door lock when precip is expected.