tried ordering the MB door lock grease, but it is NLA.


What have you guys used? I am avoiding graphite in favor of oil or grease.


My drivers door and trunk locks are getting sticky.


I ordered some super lube PTFE oil. Its for rifles and firearms.


Will this do the trick?

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1983 300CD Turbodiesel

Yes, Teflon oil should work fine w/o getting gooky. Silicone spray also seems to avoid gunk. Long ago, I bought speedometer cable lubricant at auto parts, which was graphite in a thin oil and might be what you are shooting for.

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1984 & 1985 CA 300D's
1964 & 65 Mopar's - Valiant, Dart, Newport
1996 & 2002 Chrysler minivans

I've heard that Houdini Lock Lube is very good, but I've still got a can of MB lock lube that will probably last another ten years.

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M. Dillon
'87 124.193 (300TD) "White Whale", ~392k miles, 3.5l IP fitted
'95 124.131 (E300) "Sapphire", 380k miles
'73 Balboa 20 "Sanctification"
Charleston SC

Could you please describe the MB stuff?


Is it clear?
Is it oil? or grease?
Spray?


Any clues to help identify the cocktail that MB used in the past.


I've read that it works really well, but haven't read anything about what is is, and how its applied.


Thanks,

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1983 300CD Turbodiesel

super lube PTFE spray is the bees knees for this job. Benz use a mix of beeswax and parrafin wax.

You can buy it from ace hardware as a crayon called lockeze. its about 2 dollars and one crayon lasts years.

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2012 BMW X5 (Beef + Granite suspension model)

1995 E300D - The original humming machine (consumed by Flood 2017)
2000 E320 - The evolution (consumed by flood 2017)

great info!

there are two varieties of the super lube ptfe spray.

dri-film and multi-purpose...

I'm thinking dri-film is more suitable for this application?

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1983 300CD Turbodiesel

Your locks will work like NEW!

read some bad things about lithium spray.

specifically that it will in time attract dirt and jam things up.

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1983 300CD Turbodiesel

It's clear, has a nice aroma. Little tiny pressurized can with a tip shaped like the end of a key so it fits into the lock cylinder to inject the lube.

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Respectfully,
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M. Dillon
'87 124.193 (300TD) "White Whale", ~392k miles, 3.5l IP fitted
'95 124.131 (E300) "Sapphire", 380k miles
'73 Balboa 20 "Sanctification"
Charleston SC

The can has lots of warnings about how flammable the contents are, many warnings. Basically you will burst into flames if you get angry while using it. Part number is A001 989 26 51 10.

Looks to me like it can still be ordered, although quite pricey at over $20 for a can, which is 0.85 fluid ounces.

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M. Dillon
'87 124.193 (300TD) "White Whale", ~392k miles, 3.5l IP fitted
'95 124.131 (E300) "Sapphire", 380k miles
'73 Balboa 20 "Sanctification"
Charleston SC

You read the wrong article. Or maybe I read the wrong one.

Lithium Grease in a Spray Can | Cool Tools - Kevin Kelly
kk.org/cooltools/lithium-grease-in-a-spray-can/
Jul 21, 2016 - It remains in the place where it is needed, unlike oil, which can run away from its intended placement. Grease ... A few years ago I found lithium grease in a spray can. ... It's a great lube and protectant, and doesn't attract dirt.

what's wrong with graphite? My drivers door lock was a little bit sticky and graphite was the ticket. Super smooth now, and it'll never attract dirt and graphite is cheap.

I bought some lock cylinder grease this last August from my friendly neighborhood dealer - p/n was 002-989-06-51, $20 USD for a small spray can.

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1992 300SD 140.134 Sold

get the dri film. Chevy use that for locks sticking in snowy winter and they never stick again... Superlube USA make some real good products.

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2012 BMW X5 (Beef + Granite suspension model)

1995 E300D - The original humming machine (consumed by Flood 2017)
2000 E320 - The evolution (consumed by flood 2017)

Jabstick420, it is a grease, very light and clear.

I think you should shop around a bit, I have a feeling that it is still available. Your dealer may be really telling you that he doesn't want your business?

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Respectfully,
/s/
M. Dillon
'87 124.193 (300TD) "White Whale", ~392k miles, 3.5l IP fitted
'95 124.131 (E300) "Sapphire", 380k miles
'73 Balboa 20 "Sanctification"
Charleston SC