BlueTypeSGuy

Hi, I am wondering what everyone uses to lube their doors. Mine is a bit stiff. Thanks!

SpiderX1016

Lithium Grease.

I think one of my instructors said something about Dry Silicone Spray as well.

gotkilled

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I've heard shin etsu works wonders.

01tl4tl

Deep Creep (seafoam aerosol)- wd40 or silicone spray all work fine
Clean the sills and use silicone spray on the rubber seals

Turbonut

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White Lithium Grease in a spray can.

SouthernBoy

That.

dwb993

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For the hinges=Lithium Grease
For the seals and rubber = Shin Etsu grease

SouthernBoy

Silicone is best for rubber seals. CRC makes an excellent product.

nfnsquared

Oh boy, here we go again. For those of you who claim, "X product is best": Please tell us why (preferably with a reference).

Thank you from those of us trying to learn!

skyfox23

Dumb question, but how often do you lube the door hinges, only when you notice they are stiff or squeak or is there a recommended maintence routine for the hinges??

01tl4tl

ck maitenance book schedule- once a year wont hurt, and lube the seals before winter to prevent sticking in freezing temps

info like that is hidden in the ck or lube sectons of book and techs never -well almost never-- actually lube all the hinges and locks like they should
shoot silicone lube on the rubber bushings for suspension and the cv boots- good time to carefully inspect for tears in cv boots too

Turbonut

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I lube them at oil change time as for me that's about a year.

Got to have faith in us old guys with all the years of experience, but:

White lithium grease:

3M™ Lithium Lubricant
Heavy-bodied lubricant used on door hinges, trunks, hood latches, cables and linkages, seat rails and window regulators. Lithium aerosol can.

Anointed King of Grease
The undisputed king of grease for miscellaneous automotive applications is white lithium grease. The obvious lubrication advantages are augmented by its ability to repel moisture, retain its lubrication and protect from corrosion. White lithium grease comes in a variety of consistencies. The best pairing for keeping things moving smoothly is a tub of the pasty thick stuff, and a can of the spray variety. Use the paste on heavy duty areas like door hinges and hood latches. The spray can is perfect for smaller spots. The small straw on the spray can helps with application in tighter areas such as door latch mechanisms.
Between the two types, everything can get covered. Hinges will keep hinging, latches will unlatch, seats will slide in their tracks, and hoods, hatchbacks and doors will open and close as they were designed.

DuPont™ Teflon™ White Lithium Grease
A clean, white, low odor grease for general purpose applications.
• Aerosol version sprays on wet, and then sets up as a water and corrosion resistant grease
• Resists melting, freezing, washing off, or breaking down under high speeds, high heats or heavy loads
• Excellent film strength and durability
• High dropping point helps ensure retention where high temperatures are encountered
• Good extreme pressure and anti-wear properties
• High quality base fluids provide reliable protection against rust and corrosion
• NLGI #2
Applications:
• Small motors, outdoor power equipment
• Garage doors, rollers, gears
• Open lube points and high load applications
• Shafts, joints, chassis and suspension
• Automotive hinges, battery posts, seat tracks, trunk and hood latches
• Fan motors, couplings, coils, non-disc brake parts
• Axles, bearings, pivots, linkages, springs and coil
• Heavy duty chains, cables and pulleys
• Bolt threads and plumbing fixtures

http://www.happynews.com/living/ride...y-car-door.htm

Silicone for rubber weatherstripping:

Permatex® Silicone Spray Lubricant
Lubricates and waterproofs all types of mechanical equipment. Stops friction and squeaks. Coats hinges and channels. Prevents locks, doors and windows from binding. High silicone formula does not attract dust or dirt. Protects and renews rubber mountings, bushings and weatherstripping. Prevents binding, sticking and deterioration. Non-gumming. Will not mar paint, rubber or plastic surfaces. Waterproofs and electrically insulates.

That's all, I'm tired!

dwb993

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https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-problems-fixes-114/why-shin-etsu-shiznit-745587/

This is my writeup of Shin Etsu. Read and learn!

Shin Etsu is a silicone based grease. Highly recommended based on my own personal experience.

Turbonut

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That is used/recommended by Honda to reduce rubber-to-rubber noises and to lubricate NSX-T roof seals. It's expensive and an ordinary silicone spray lube is fine. I spray the cloth then apply to the weatherstripping rather than the spray contaminating the area.

csmeance

Shin Etsu is great for lubricating any type of rubber on the TL, but I use 303 Aerospace Protectant on my door seals and trunk seals. As far as door hinges, white lithium grease should be fine.

Turbonut

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I never said it wasn't any good, just expensive and the job can be done with a product less expensive, but got to be careful which of the Shin Etsu silicon products you choose, as there are many:
http://www.silicone.jp/e/products/type/oil/index.shtml

As far as 303, yes it's one of the more popular fluids, but I use Turtle wax F21 (provides the highest level of UVA/UVB protection-That's what they advertise) for the dash and hard plastic interior parts, CRC silicon for the weather-stripping, and Mothers Leather Conditioner for the seats. Guess that about covers it, except for the engine and tire cleaners and conditioners, along with wheel cleaners and chrome polish. Maybe we ought to start a thread on the various cleaners/conditioners that are personal preference.

SouthernBoy

Yeah... after I wrote that, I thought to myself that what I really meant to say was, "silicone is also an excellent thing to use for rubber seals". I hope I didn't come across like an a--hole with my comment.

BlueTypeSGuy

I've been using white lithium grease for my old car, but that white on black doesn't go together. WD-40 is just temporary and attracts dusts like crazy. Can I use the Shin Etsu grease instead?