kenji wrote in
:

In article , (Todd H.)
wrote:

Powdered graphite (sold in small tubes near the key stuff and
lock de-icer) should prevent recurrence.

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Todd H.
http://www.toddh.net/

how does powdered graphite in a lock keep it from freezing? if
the polwder is in the cylinder, then water get also gets into
the cylinder then it freezes wouldn't you just have a frozen
cylinder that doesn't turn?

powdered graphite is v e r y slippery. It sticks to the metal like
white on rice. Any water that gets in and freezes basically winds up
freezing surrounded by graphite, so when pressure is applied
(inserting key, turning same, etc.) the ice just slides along on the
graphite.

To keep doors themselves from freezing/sticking, just use some
silicon spray. BE VERY CAREFUL - DO NOT GET THE SPRAY ON YOUR PAINT
OR GLASS! However you come up with to do it, just cover the surface
of the weatherstripping with silicone and no more frozen doors. Also
works well in the track for the glass window in the door.