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 Post subject: lube mkI door catch
PostPosted: Thu Jun 07, 2012 8:28 pm 
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What is a goood lube for a mk I style door catch?

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I use lithium dry lube in a can. WD-40 make it under a different name,
I have used it on the boot lock, door hinges, strike plate, latch and the bonnet latch.
It all works smoothly now.

http://www.3inone.com.au/3inone/white_l ... grease.php

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PostPosted: Thu Jun 07, 2012 10:00 pm 
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I used graphite powder inside the lock, and a dry lube stick on the striker.

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