Jerry Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I've got one of these and it sort of does the job but it's pretty cheap and plasticky. I'm looking for somewhere I can get an upmarket version of the same thing that won't fall apart in 10 minutes. What I really need is a supercharged one cos my blue truck loves to refuse to let me in regularly during the winter :yes: "I couldn't get into the car,,,,,,,,again" is wearing thin on the boss :roll: Is there something (silicon spray?) I can blast into the lock to stop it icing up in the first place? I've tried the little bottles of isopropyl but it doesn't work for my locks. Or do I have to pull the door apart and grease up the mechanisms to stop the ice? :cheers: in advance :wrench: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue88Comanche Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 insert blank key before lock iced over, use lighter to heat key blank that is frozen in lock, heat will be transferred via the key into the lock :yes: how does your gizmo work? I don't get iced out often on the Alabama Gulf Coast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Posted October 14, 2011 Author Share Posted October 14, 2011 insert blank key before lock iced over, use lighter to heat key blank that is frozen in lock, heat will be transferred via the key into the lock :yes: how does your gizmo work? I don't get iced out often on the Alabama Gulf Coast Good idea! Reckon I can figure out some method to transfer heat to the blank with electrikery :thumbsup: The gadget has a couple of batteries in it that somehow warm up a thin piece of metal that slides out from it like in this pic. I guess the metal bit is like a resistor? It works but it's real slow and the batteries run out quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btm24 Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Wait your door locks freeze?!? :eek: could you just pour water on it? Idk that's what I do on my windshield when I get ice on it. Brandon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Pour water on your windshield in winter in BC and you ain't gonna get it off until spring thaw. As for the lock, I heat the key with a propane torch,then insert into the lock. In the old days when people were smokers, we used a Zippo lighter. Get a can of ether, starting fluid. Spray the cylinder, making sure you get the inside good. Do this the night before. It won't thaw a frozen lock but it will dry up the moisture keeping it from freezing. Move to Southern California. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjrev10 Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Wait your door locks freeze?!? :eek: could you just pour water on it? Idk that's what I do on my windshield when I get ice on it. Brandon :rotf: Have you ever left Florida? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche County Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Happened to me once, ignoring the laws of physics, I tried to fit my 200 lb round body through the square hole of my back glass opening. Fortunately, this was in front of a Bass Pro shop and only 150 or more people saw me dangling stuck. A family walked by as I unstuck myself and their 10 year old said, "Hey cool truck!" So I asked permission to slide the kid through the window which was granted, but the doors were fast frozen and he wasn't strong enough to open it. So he was trapped and as he seemed to start panicking and as his parents irritation grew to being outright irate. I gave one last heave and finally yanked the door open before the law was called. Carried a propane torch in the bed after that. :oops: :dunce: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btm24 Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Wait your door locks freeze?!? :eek: could you just pour water on it? Idk that's what I do on my windshield when I get ice on it. Brandon :rotf: Have you ever left Florida? Not really Lol. I've never seen snow, frozen lakes, chains on tires, or know any body who owns a "winter beater". Hell I didn't know rust got as bad as it does untill I joined this forum and saw some of the floor boards/rear fenders. I'm sorry but if it's so cold that it freezes my door locks I would NOT be out side. Does it take long for this to happen? If it only happens over night then I just wouldn't lock my doors (I am assuming that you live in a rural area). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeepcoma Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 As for the lock, I heat the key with a propane torch,then insert into the lock. In the old days when people were smokers, we used a Zippo lighter. My bike's ignition freezes up all the time in the winter, and this works great for getting the key in and the ignition turned on. Not so great once you reach your destination and the key is frozen in the "on" position. :roll: When I get to work I have to shut off the engine with the kill switch, run inside to get some hot water from the coffee machine, run back outside, then carefully pour the hot water over the exterior of the ignition cylinder (careful not to get any more water down the key hole!) to unfreeze it. Fun times. I'm thinking of upgrading to a keychain minitorch so I can just blast that sucker. That, or actually cleaning the water out of the cylinder... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 When I was a kid I had a 1927 Harley Davidson WD that I tried, unsuccessfully, to kill myself on. The switch was all rusted and the key had been broke off with the stub still in the lock. Then there wasn't starters and electronic ignitions. Just magnetos. All the sw did was open or close the ground for the mag. I made up a 10 inch piece of wire with a alligator clip on both ends. When I wanted to go somewhere I would clip one end to the mag and the other end to ground. Then kick it 10-15 times and I was on my way. To shut it off, remove the wire. Basic, but it worked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comanche12 Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 NEVER pour hot water on cold windshield.. I'm my self a deaf but ill hear the crack from window... :roll: :peek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Posted October 18, 2011 Author Share Posted October 18, 2011 Happened to me once, ignoring the laws of physics, I tried to fit my 200 lb round body through the square hole of my back glass opening. Fortunately, this was in front of a Bass Pro shop and only 150 or more people saw me dangling stuck. A family walked by as I unstuck myself and their 10 year old said, "Hey cool truck!" So I asked permission to slide the kid through the window which was granted, but the doors were fast frozen and he wasn't strong enough to open it. So he was trapped and as he seemed to start panicking and as his parents irritation grew to being outright irate. I gave one last heave and finally yanked the door open before the law was called. Carried a propane torch in the bed after that. :oops: :dunce: :clapping: :rotf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinkrun Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 I use a lube called breakfree in all my locks in winter have not had one freeze yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnuck Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I use PB'Laster in all my locks and catch mechanisms every 6 months. No freeze up even on Mt Baker. (except 1 missing it's "door") I use a stick of potassium (?) grease on the rubber so it doesn't stick or make a mess of clothes if touched. But then I grew up in the Great White North, eh? (Spent my winters between Surrey, BC and Valdez, AK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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