I really like Lock Saver...

http://www.amazon.com/Mil-Comm-Lock-Saver-Travel-Aerosol/dp/B002TIUFWY

Cheers,

Jeff

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Steve
Sent: Friday, October 16, 2015 4:01 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Sticky locks

 Sticky locks are a common problem, but WD-40 is not the best product to
use.  While it is a wonderful product for water displacement, and a fair
penetrant, it leaves a lot to be desired for lubricating locks.  When we
service locks here in the shop, they are chemically cleaned then lubricated
with a synthetic grease designed just for locks.  It is not available to the
general public.  Our favorite lubricant that is readily available is
TriFlow.  We find it to be quite good.  Many hardware stores sell it, and as
do a lot of bicycle shops.  Please do not use graphite.  It combines with
grime, metal particles and moisture to form a goo that sometimes cements
locks in place.

Note that the split tumbler series of Toyota locks are quite prone to issues
that can cause them to be quite unruly with moderate key wear.  A correctly
cut key will solve problems many times with those locks.  Just duplicating
your key will not give you a new key; it just results in a worn out key on
new metal.  A locksmith can code cut a key back to new key specifications.

Steve Sandlin
Registered Locksmith
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