"Just make sure you wipe off any excess around the lock after applying or you'll get a slippery mess on your door handle... learned that the hard way."
Haha, been there. Silicone spray is decent, but honestly, I've found graphite easier to manage. Sure, it's a bit messy at first, but once it's in there, you're good for ages without reapplying. Silicone seems to need more frequent touch-ups in my experience—especially if your lock sees heavy use. But hey, whatever keeps us from freezing outside at midnight again works for me.
Graphite's solid, but I've had it gum up on me a couple times—maybe I went overboard? Silicone spray's been my go-to lately, quick and less messy if you're careful. One thing I learned the hard way: don't mix graphite and silicone... turns into a weird paste that makes things worse. Has anyone tried powdered Teflon? Heard it's good stuff, but haven't given it a shot yet.
Powdered Teflon can be pretty effective—I've used it on sliding patio doors and window tracks with good results. It's cleaner than graphite, but you have to apply it sparingly or it can get messy too. Curious if anyone's tried it specifically on locks though...
I've actually tried powdered Teflon on a stubborn front door lock—it worked surprisingly well. Definitely cleaner than graphite, but yeah, go easy with it or you'll have white powder everywhere... learned that the hard way.
"Definitely cleaner than graphite, but yeah, go easy with it or you'll have white powder everywhere... learned that the hard way."
Interesting tip about powdered Teflon—I hadn't considered that option before. Recently, I had a similar issue with an old patio door lock and ended up using silicone spray lubricant. It worked decently, but the overspray was a bit messy. Has anyone compared silicone spray directly to powdered Teflon for locks? Curious if there's a noticeable difference in longevity or ease of application between the two.
