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08-23-2017, 07:55 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
2015 27' FB International
stow
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Join Date: Sep 2016
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Lubricating Main Door Hinges
A/S Question
Hinges are creaking and need to be lubed. Have heard not to use WD-40 as it leaves a film. What is best product to buy and use for this application.
Thanks, Mike
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08-23-2017, 08:10 PM
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Rivet Master 
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,278
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Silicone spray.
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08-23-2017, 08:13 PM
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Site Team
2009 25' FB International
2018 27' Globetrotter
Tavares
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 3,725
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AWCHIEF
Silicone spray.
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Is there anything related to lubrication for which silicone spray should not be used? It seems to be the go to solution on anything needing lubrication.
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08-23-2017, 08:55 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 13,669
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I use dry lube. Mountain bike dry chain lube is my go to wherever I don't want to attract dust and grime.
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08-23-2017, 09:02 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
2016 25' Flying Cloud
Holly Springs
, Mississippi
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 426
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Try Rem-Oil. It's much better than WD-40 and seems to hold up better (i.e., lasts longer) than silicone sprays.
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2016 FC 25' FB twin
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08-23-2017, 10:20 PM
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Rivet Master
1999 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Hillsboro
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 6,408
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WD to clean only. Gun oil made to handle environmentals. Also, I use LPS 2.. it is an industrial lube, spray and bulk. Also good for MC cables.. after WD clean and flush.
LPS works on weapons too... the 1 is light.. 2 then 3 heavier weights. The 3 stays on longer so fewer dribbles. Just wipe off to keep clean.
There is now Teflon spray but I cannot say how that works on hinges.
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08-23-2017, 10:28 PM
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2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
2012 23' FB Flying Cloud
2005 25' Safari
Santa Rosa Beach
, Florida
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 13,159
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We use Houdini, a professional lock lubricant.
Brian
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08-24-2017, 12:20 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2016 30' International
Quartz Hill
, California
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 356
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I use silicone spray. it doesn't attract dust and grime.
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08-24-2017, 12:29 PM
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Rivet Master
2017 26' Flying Cloud
Tampa
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 7,655
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Three in One oil?
I always seem to have a can sitting around. Can seals tight.
The problem with a spray is a hinge needs for the lube to find it's way down into the hidden recesses of the pin. I like a very light oil, including a gun oil like Eezox.
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08-24-2017, 04:56 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
2016 26' Flying Cloud
2016 20' Flying Cloud
St Petersburg
, Florida
Join Date: Oct 2016
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Carrma
A/S Question
Hinges are creaking and need to be lubed. Have heard not to use WD-40 as it leaves a film. What is best product to buy and use for this application.
Thanks, Mike
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I use white lithium grease.
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08-24-2017, 05:02 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 25' Flying Cloud
Cuddebackville
, New York
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 4,346
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As said, WD-40 is not a lubricant. Silcone is a short lived one. That being said, it's pretty easy to lube the hinges fairly often.
I use Corrosion-X.
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08-24-2017, 07:46 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 25' Flying Cloud
2016 30' Flying Cloud
Blenheim Ontario
, Ontario
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 1,263
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Three in One.
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08-24-2017, 08:10 PM
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:SPACE A" S/O 11 Air19745
2006 34' Classic S/O
Fort Worth
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,766
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Don't use silicone around areas you may later want to paint, clear coat, or seal. It will have to be abraded off, unless a lot of time passes for the elements to dissipate it.
guskmg
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