Sticky Key

**Bohica** · 12th January 2023, 01:50 PM

A few years a go I changed the ignition barrel. All works well, except removing the key it is stiff, like held in by pliers. But! remove the key in another other position the key comes out easily.
Any ideas?

**Tins** · 12th January 2023, 01:54 PM

Originally Posted by Bohica

Any ideas?

The barrel isn't lining up properly and the wafers won't let the key go. Why that is I don't know without looking at it. You may be able to ease the situation by puffing in some graphite. Do not use a spray like WD.

**V8Ian** · 12th January 2023, 03:49 PM

Originally Posted by Tins

The barrel isn't lining up properly and the wafers won't let the key go. Why that is I don't know without looking at it. You may be able to ease the situation by puffing in some graphite. Do not use a spray like WD.

Or any other (semi) liquid lubricant.

**Bohica** · 12th January 2023, 03:50 PM

I know what not to use as lube.

**Tins** · 12th January 2023, 04:33 PM

Originally Posted by Bohica

I know what not to use as lube.

Better we tell you what you already know than to assume that you do.

**Don 130** · 12th January 2023, 05:31 PM

PTFE dry spray.(with an injection tube if available) Get it from a locksmith if possible. the good stuff leaves only teflon dust in your lock. The hardware type stuff often has oil additives etc in it and is to be avoided. Squirt it into the lock and while the solvent is still present, work the key in and out many times.
Don.

**Bohica** · 13th January 2023, 06:06 PM

Originally Posted by Tins

Better we tell you what you already know than to assume that you do.

Yes absolutely true.

**d2dave** · 18th January 2023, 08:06 AM

I read some time ago that brake clean is ok for locks as it cleans them and dries, leaving no residue to attract dust.

I have used it on my ignition lock without any problems.

**350RRC** · 18th January 2023, 08:31 PM

Originally Posted by Tins

The barrel isn't lining up properly and the wafers won't let the key go. Why that is I don't know without looking at it. You may be able to ease the situation by puffing in some graphite. Do not use a spray like WD.

Yeah I know it's one of the great sins but about 5 years ago I bought a can of Aldi lock spray.

All I'll say is that the 49 year old upper tailgate lock on my POS is almost like new now and I used it on an expensive keyed lock barrel, from one of the gates to a very expensive seaside beach house where every lock is keyed alike.

Was obviously seized due to salt and dust. Sprayed it, wiggled the key, sprayed it again wiggled the key while tapping the barrel..........hey presto. That was 2 years ago and it's still fine.

I suspect it is some sort of silicon spray and I use it on other stuff with great success.

DL

**Tins** · 18th January 2023, 09:17 PM

Originally Posted by 350RRC

Yeah I know it's one of the great sins but about 5 years ago I bought a can of Aldi lock spray.

All I'll say is that the 49 year old upper tailgate lock on my POS is almost like new now and I used it on an expensive keyed lock barrel, from one of the gates to a very expensive seaside beach house where every lock is keyed alike.

Was obviously seized due to salt and dust. Sprayed it, wiggled the key, sprayed it again wiggled the key while tapping the barrel..........hey presto. That was 2 years ago and it's still fine.

I suspect it is some sort of silicon spray and I use it on other stuff with great success.

DL

ALDI stuff is great..

I have some LockLube and it's fine as well. I was trying to discourage any oil based product.

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