Non-messy Door Hinge Lubrication
09-08-2018, 08:13 PM
#1
Non-messy Door Hinge Lubrication What product(s) and method(s) do you use to lubricate door hinges and detent rollers for effectiveness without too much mess?
As clean as my 98 Trans Am is, the door hinge area had probably never been thoroughly cleaned. I finally cleaned them earlier today with, in part, clearcoat-safe, wheel cleaner spray; so a bit aggressive.
I intend to hit the entire hinge area with a spray wax and wipe it down. After, what do you suggest for an effective lubricant that will not make a mess?
I am using an aerosol lithium grease in conjunction with the dispensing straw on my daily driver, but it is hard to apply without making a mess. It tends to splatter. Ok on my beat-up daily driver, but not to keen on using it for my garage-queen TA.
Thanks.
As clean as my 98 Trans Am is, the door hinge area had probably never been thoroughly cleaned. I finally cleaned them earlier today with, in part, clearcoat-safe, wheel cleaner spray; so a bit aggressive.
I intend to hit the entire hinge area with a spray wax and wipe it down. After, what do you suggest for an effective lubricant that will not make a mess?I am using an aerosol lithium grease in conjunction with the dispensing straw on my daily driver, but it is hard to apply without making a mess. It tends to splatter. Ok on my beat-up daily driver, but not to keen on using it for my garage-queen TA.
Thanks.
09-09-2018, 08:07 AM
#3
WD-40 breaks down really quickly and will wash away in the hinge's environment. There's no place for WD-40 on our car except for breaking rusty bolts loose. Since the 80's, there are much stronger products available for lubrication.
SuperLube is great in this application. http://www.super-lube.com/ It's found at most parts stores. Parts stores will have the spray cans, but if you can wait until next week and get to a Grainger, they should be able to order you the needle dropper dispenser, which is perfect for hinges:
You can also get hinge repair kits with zerk fittings on them. This is a very involved thing (ie: PITA) to do, but all squeaks (except for the spring roller) go completely away for good.
SuperLube is great in this application. http://www.super-lube.com/ It's found at most parts stores. Parts stores will have the spray cans, but if you can wait until next week and get to a Grainger, they should be able to order you the needle dropper dispenser, which is perfect for hinges:
You can also get hinge repair kits with zerk fittings on them. This is a very involved thing (ie: PITA) to do, but all squeaks (except for the spring roller) go completely away for good.
Last edited by wssix99; 09-09-2018 at 08:16 AM.
09-10-2018, 07:14 AM
#5
It looks like the "WD-40 Dirt & Dust Resistant Dry Lube PTFE Spray" is a competitive product to the SuperLube. I do really like WD-40's new nozzle/straw mechanism for most jobs. However, for hinges; nothing beats the needle/pen dropper that we can get with the SuperLube. (It put's a big amount of oil only at the top of the hinge where it soaks in - no over spray.)
09-10-2018, 08:33 PM
#7
Thanks for the responses everyone.
The hinge repair kit with zerk fittings looks awesome. Fortunately, my hinges are fine. Still, good to know about it.
According to the shop manual, “GM P/N 12346241 or equivalent” is recommended. That P/N is “ACDelco Super Lube® Multi-Purpose Lubricant” 11oz aerosol. Product label lists the following.
I ordered a 32oz non-aerosol spray bottle (51600) of Super Lube® Multi-Purpose Synthetic Lubricant with Syncolon and some syringes w/ 18ga, blunt tip needles.
Thank you again.
The hinge repair kit with zerk fittings looks awesome. Fortunately, my hinges are fine. Still, good to know about it.
According to the shop manual, “GM P/N 12346241 or equivalent” is recommended. That P/N is “ACDelco Super Lube® Multi-Purpose Lubricant” 11oz aerosol. Product label lists the following.
- Safe to use on plastic parts
- Turns into grease after application
- Lubricates with PTFE
I ordered a 32oz non-aerosol spray bottle (51600) of Super Lube® Multi-Purpose Synthetic Lubricant with Syncolon and some syringes w/ 18ga, blunt tip needles.
Thank you again.
