On Tuesday, March 7, 2006 at 6:24:39 PM UTC-5, Jim Yanik wrote:
Mys Terry wrote in
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On 7 Mar 2006 12:23:40 GMT, Jim Yanik wrote:

Mys Terry wrote in
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On 6 Mar 2006 17:13:26 -0800, wrote:


Daniel Prince wrote:
In your opinion, what is the best lubricant for an outdoor padlock?
I live in a humid area about six miles from the ocean. Thank you in
advance for all replies.

According to the "master's"

http://www.masterlock.com/general/fa...dservice.shtml

I have a few padlocks on my sailboat, which is in a salt water
environment. I buy the rubber covered padlocks that include a cap over
the keyhole. I force marine grease (not the same as automotive grease)
into the keyhole and the holes for the shackle. They last a few years
this way. I have never had a problem opening locks treated in this
manner, even when the temps are in the 20's.




dry graphite works well in all temps.

But doesn't do squat to protect a padlock from salt laden moist air.



He was looking for a LUBRICANT,not a corrosion protectant.
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Jim Yanik
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In my experience, graphite in a humid environment is a disaster. Yes, it lubricates well when dry, but then it becomes mud and then cakes and will absolutely jam a lock.

My preference would be STP, but just a tiny bit on a toothpick.