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offgrid
Senior Member Joined: 23 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5290 |
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Topic: squeaky Door Posted: 24 Sep 2022 at 1:34pm |
I use LPS1 for that type of application. It's a light, grease less lubricant what won't attract duest and contaminates and is also a water displacement agent. It's commonly used in the aviation industry to lube exposed hinges and similar moving parts. I figure if it's good enough for my aileron hinges it's good enough for trailer doors...
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1994 Chinook Concourse
1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold |
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jato
Senior Member Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Kewadin, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 3252 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 24 Sep 2022 at 8:42am |
I have used straight silicone spray or any penetrant (Schaeffer's makes a great product) with excellent results.
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God's pod
'11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
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gpokluda
Senior Member Joined: 11 Nov 2018 Location: NM Online Status: Offline Posts: 327 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 04 Sep 2022 at 10:03pm |
I'm a WD40 guy as well. There's nothing that stuff can't do. Shoot some in the carb of a stubborn motor as primer. Remove road tar from a rocker panel. Polish up some stainless steel. My dad used grind up aspirin, mix it with WD40 and rub it on his shoulder. Swore it worked better than anything else. I wouldn't suggest anyone try that.
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Gpokluda
2017 Rpod 179(sold 2023) 2022 Escape 5.0TA 2022 Ford F150 4X4 3.5EB Kawasaki KLR650 |
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Colt
Senior Member Joined: 16 Nov 2019 Online Status: Offline Posts: 383 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 04 Sep 2022 at 5:50pm |
That is a good application for motorcycle chain lube. Among the best for locks and hinges is a Harley-Davidson product. Since they got away from chains, it may not be available anymore. My can is OLD and I only use it for locks and hinges. I use PJ-1 on my chains. Check out the Hardley store to see if they still have it.
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John
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_WW_
Newbie Joined: 25 Dec 2021 Location: Mt Vernon, WA Online Status: Offline Posts: 20 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 04 Sep 2022 at 4:24pm |
Our owners manual says to oil the hinge before every trip so that's what I do. I use WD40 since I do it that often. I also look for possible dust build up and give that a squirt too. Then wipe off the over spray and keep on truckin'
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GlueGuy
Senior Member Joined: 15 May 2017 Location: N. California Online Status: Offline Posts: 2652 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 03 Sep 2022 at 12:07pm |
+1 It's like Brilcream. A little dab'll do ya.
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bp
2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6326 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 02 Sep 2022 at 6:57pm |
I tried other lubricants but Tri-Flow has been the best for getting rid of the noise and lasting a pretty long time before it needs to be done again. I also like that it doesn't take much. A pinpoint oiler (such as one would use for a sewing machine) is good for getting the Tri-Flow where it is needed without a lot of excess dripping down.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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Old Man Running
Newbie Joined: 28 Mar 2021 Location: Alabama Online Status: Offline Posts: 24 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 01 Sep 2022 at 5:24pm |
Thanks for all of the great input from fellow-users. I am very familiar with Tri-Flow from my years of biking. I applied the Tri-Flow at each hinge point, waited about 15-minutes for it to soak in and presto, no more squeaky door.
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campman
Senior Member Joined: 26 Mar 2021 Location: La Salle, MB Online Status: Offline Posts: 209 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 01 Sep 2022 at 7:18am |
I use a spray type "dry lube" on our friction door hinges.
This deals with the noise, reduces the effort to open/close the door enough that it shouldn't pop anymore screw heads off that mount the door to the wall (what happened to me). It goes in "wet" and drys almost instantly. I still wipe the area to clean up overspray. Andy |
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Andy and Laurie
'16 F150 5.0 4X4 w/factory tow pkg '21 RP192 "If the women don't find you handsome...at least let them find you handy!" Red-Green |
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lostagain
Senior Member Joined: 06 Sep 2016 Location: Quaker Hill, CT Online Status: Offline Posts: 2595 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 01 Sep 2022 at 5:43am |
Tri-Flow is a great lubricant. I've used it for years, but it does require a few precautions for safe use. Here's a link to the SDS that explains the risk and safeguards: https://www.grabberpro.com/userfiles/documents/TechnicalDocuments/SDS/TRI-FLOW-Lubricant.pdf
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Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost |
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