Auto parts have a special grafite spray for locks.  It will disappate
the water,and lube the lock,but will not atract dirt like oils will.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
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            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler
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On Mon, 20 Dec 2004, Carl Hansen wrote:

> Any one else have this problem?  Last nights rain soaks the mechanisms,
> then the temperature drops below freezing and in the Morning...... I have
> to yank on the door to get the door to release the seal.... and worse, the
> lock mechanism freezes up and won't latch when I try shut it!
>
> Heat loosens the mechanism temporarily, but it takes sittin in the sun for
> hours to make the phenomenon truly go away!
>
> Any ideas????  too much grease?  not enough grease?  kinda frustrating........
>
> Ch
>
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