Lock De-icer ? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Impala · #1 11-19-2005, 03:05 AM

Winter is coming and soon we'll have freezing temperatures. What would you use to prevent frozen locks? Just any lock de-icer you can buy from auto stores, or there're specific brands/types suitable for Mercedes? Thank you.

page62 · #2 11-19-2005, 11:54 AM

The last car I owned that had this problem was a 1963 Ford Falcon. Anyhow, lock de-icer is used after your locks are frozen. If you feel compelled to lube your locks in advance of winter, however, use a dry graphite lube.

Impala · #3 11-19-2005, 02:52 PM

Maybe it's my misconception but I thought those de-icer sprays can be used as a pre-cautionary measure.

Anyway, is the dry graphite lube in spray can format? Or powder, in which case how to deliver it to the lock mechanism? Thanks again for the advice.

page62 · #4 11-19-2005, 07:31 PM

Nowadays, you can find dry lube in a spray can. I picked up a can at Lowes on clearance a couple of years back -- enough to last me 25 years!!!

G-Benz · #5 11-19-2005, 07:45 PM

I had frozen lock problems on many of my late model vehicles that I owned when I resided in states with cold winters (and no keyless entry).

The main issue was frequent car washing to keep the salt at bay, which eventually removed the lubing that had been done...locks were fine during the day, but by nightfall, moisture trapped in the hidden crevices created havoc.

But just as previously posted, lock de-icer is designed to thaw out the moisture, so it only serves its purpose when you are in a jam.

mpolli · #6 11-20-2005, 03:08 PM

I always had good luck with good old WD-40. But you don't need so spray much. And then it gets on your key. So dry lube would be better in that respect. But the WD-40 does work well if you already have some.

Mike