Lubing door hinges

slaughterj · Dec 4, 2003

I think my door hinges are in need of some lubing, what should I use? Something other than WD-40 necessary / recommended? Do I need to be extra careful not to get it on the paint, e.g., like brake fluid?

Mister Bone · Dec 4, 2003

Spray white lube. But clean off the hinges of all dirt before you use it, and remove the excess lube after you use it.

BlownGTS · Dec 4, 2003

slaughterj said:
I think my door hinges are in need of some lubing, what should I use? Something other than WD-40 necessary / recommended? Do I need to be extra careful not to get it on the paint, e.g., like brake fluid?

is this a joke? or am I missing something?

slaughterj · Dec 4, 2003

Jerome said:
Spray white lube. But clean off the hinges of all dirt before you use it, and remove the excess lube after you use it.

What's white lube?

slaughterj · Dec 4, 2003

[quote='96 Viper GTS]

slaughterj said:
I think my door hinges are in need of some lubing, what should I use? Something other than WD-40 necessary / recommended? Do I need to be extra careful not to get it on the paint, e.g., like brake fluid?

is this a joke? or am I missing something? [/quote]

Nope, no joke. Last year I had to have a door hinge replaced, and was suggested to lube it in the future to avoid that issue (creaky, etc.), and think I'm in need of such currently. No secret anal lube joke here, sorry.

BlownGTS · Dec 4, 2003

slaughterj said:
[quote='96 Viper GTS]

slaughterj said:

I think my door hinges are in need of some lubing, what should I use? Something other than WD-40 necessary / recommended? Do I need to be extra careful not to get it on the paint, e.g., like brake fluid?

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is this a joke? or am I missing something?

Nope, no joke. Last year I had to have a door hinge replaced, and was suggested to lube it in the future to avoid that issue (creaky, etc.), and think I'm in need of such currently. No secret anal lube joke here, sorry. [/quote]lol...lucky no anal lube here.....w-40 is best bet

Mister Bone · Dec 4, 2003

slaughterj said:
Jerome said:

Spray white lube. But clean off the hinges of all dirt before you use it, and remove the excess lube after you use it.

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What's white lube?

It is just a white colored grease that comes in a spray can or in a tub like wheel bearing grease comes in. Get it in the spray, it will come out "thin" but will thicken up after you spray it. The good brands will anyway. Shake can well before use. /images/graemlins/laughing.gif

Some people use other spray lubes but they are too thin and just drip off. They have no "tac" to them. Not tacky = no sticky :doh:

If you overspray it don't worry, just wipe it off when you do it. It won't hurt the paint at all.

Use just enough to do the job and wipe off all excess. Could not be any easier.

ByteME · Dec 4, 2003

I used the spray white lube on my door hinges and it worked well. It stays in there a lot longer than WD-40.

Denny Wagner · Dec 4, 2003

The last time I lubed my hinges, I used some of my wife's KY Jelly !! It worked great, and stayed there a long time.....but now, my Viper smells like FISH!! Can't figure it out!!!
Denny

Mister Bone · Dec 4, 2003

RT/10-Retired said:
The last time I lubed my hinges, I used some of my wife's KY Jelly !! It worked great, and stayed there a long time.....but now, my Viper smells like FISH!! Can't figure it out!!!
Denny

:lolcry:

Denny you fit right in here. :nod:

viper spray · Dec 5, 2003

If you don't lube them that little thingy,(metal stopper) breaks and the door comes back after you every time you open it. I know!!!

SRT Mike · Dec 5, 2003

Slaughter,

I used to use WD-40 but after a few weeks the hinges were creaking again. I have used some of that white "lithium grease" with good luck, and the other thing that works VERY well was motorcycle chain wax. You spray it on and it turns into a gooey, slimy waxy substance. It doesnt wash off and the spray seems to sort of work its way into the hinge and lubricate over a longer time than the WD or grease did.

slaughterj · Dec 5, 2003

Thanks for all the responses. I'm looking to getting well lubed up this weekend

Super Squirrel · Dec 5, 2003

"well lubed up this weekend..."

okay then

Tie · Dec 5, 2003

I use "Motul" MC chain lube and it works well and stays. It's sticker than white grease and beats the hell out of PJ1 MC chain lube.

GENIIGTS · Dec 5, 2003

RT/10-Retired said:
The last time I lubed my hinges, I used some of my wife's KY Jelly !! It worked great, and stayed there a long time.....but now, my Viper smells like FISH!! Can't figure it out!!!
Denny

Denny, that must be the reason for all those open sores around your lips. Kidding aside,BEL-RAY chain lube for dirt bike chains is also great for hinges.

Hog Whisperer · Dec 5, 2003

Slaughter, your door wouldn't be creaking if you weren't such a Godless heathen. /images/graemlins/supergrin.gif /images/graemlins/supergrin.gif

Minivan Man · Dec 5, 2003

You should lube the hinges at least once a year. Replacements are mucho expensive.

slaughterj · Dec 5, 2003

PaulB said:
Slaughter, your door wouldn't be creaking if you weren't such a Godless heathen. /images/graemlins/supergrin.gif /images/graemlins/supergrin.gif

LOL! Nah, I think it's more a matter of the fact that I DRIVE MY VIPER, unlike some of the worthless garage queen owners around here

:nuts:

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