28 replies to this topic

[TORZIEnJIM]

Frozen locks, Bain o my life! I know a lot I people lock their cars up over winter. But I'm a strong believer in enjoying it no, point locking it away in a garage like an ornament, only my opinion and I respect that some people do this.

However, any tips on stopping the locks freezing over night?

[Globule]

I have heard to use graphite powder, never tried it before though! Don't use wd40 etc as it will attract dirt etc and damage the lock

[dolph]

Wd-40 in the key holes, help to reduce the moisture

[Jordie]

been a while since ive driven a mini through winter, but last time i did i was thinking of some way to cover the lock, bit of tape?

small cup of hot water works best. my gf's 206 with an alloy fuel cap is the same, she has to get a cup of hot water from the garage coffee machine so she can undo her fuel cap sometimes!

Jordie

[minimarco]

Whenever my locks freezes over, I just put a lighter under the key hole. 5 second job.

I have heard to use graphite powder, never tried it before though! Don't use wd40 etc as it will attract dirt etc and damage the lock

Graphite powder only smooths the action of the tumbler mechanism I believe, I don't think it has any anti freezing properties or side effects.

Wd-40 in the key holes, help to reduce the moisture

Terrible idea, as Globule said, it only attracts dirt and clogs up your lock.

Edited by minimarco, 11 February 2012 - 09:37 AM.

[mab01uk]

'3 in 1' oil the locks before winter (or as said WD40 also works, never had a problem).
Cig. lighter held under the lock.
Breathe some warm air on it!
If you are near a power socket/ extension lead a hair dryer does the trick but be careful, water and electricity don't mix!
If you use warm water they will be frozen worse the next day if it gets inside the mechanism.

Edited by mab01uk, 11 February 2012 - 10:09 AM.

[coopdog]

ive never had a problem with wd40,
also water isnt too good as you use it and it works but you get to the place your going and all the water you just poored on freezes again,
also just breathig on it works, open ther little sliding thing with the key and breath in to for a bit :)
might look a bit silly but hey!!

[jral4328]

Get on your hands and knees and blow, blow, blow.

[huntface]

Get on your hands and knees and blow, blow, blow.

Crikey

[Tahiti Joe]

Heat up the key with a lighter, place it into the lock, melts the ice on the way through.... It's the way I've always done it anyway!

[TORZIEnJIM]

I'll get the missus to help...

[canadiankev]

blowing in the lock will add moisture from your breath into the lock and refreeze........not sure where you can buy this but there is a product out there called lock deicer works a charm

[coopdog]

blowing in the lock will add moisture from your breath into the lock and refreeze........not sure where you can buy this but there is a product out there called lock deicer works a charm

i had one and it was poo

[canadiankev]

its a spray with a lubricant 2 or 3 applications a season

[Mad Max]

What you need is silcone spray, it displaces the water and doesn't freeze or attract dirt. Spray it on your rubbers too to stop them freezing the door shut.