I also agree with the use of white lithium grease 
Lubricating the door hinges
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So it looks like there are pin and bushing kits to fix this. Any idea which one we need?
Something like this.
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...261341&jsn=545
Something like this.
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...261341&jsn=545
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The best way is to remove the pins and immerse the pins in melted candle wax or paraffin. Let the wax harden before pounding them back in. Waxing the interlocking knuckles might also be needed. Remove each plate, one at a time, and dip the knuckle end in melted wax, then drip excess off. Wax will not alter the surrounding woodwork or paint like oil or WD40 will. Wax will stay in place, unlike runny oils. I am also getting more knowledge by reading this useful article about lubricants for door hinges - https://trusthandy.com/best-lubrican...-garage-doors/
Last edited by JonWally; Apr 29, 2019 at 07:45 AM.
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Favorite lubricant
You can read for yourself. A little spendy, $18-$24, but very much "Wurth" it!
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Detailed my Jambs and Hinges last week...
... used wax and grease remover and a stiff toothbrush to Remove the 22 year accumulation of congealed useless lithium junk that retains Grit and dirt ...
Switched to LPS-1 ...Dry Silicone
Smooth, Silent and Shows No accumulation of dust or grit of any sort
And they look As New
... used wax and grease remover and a stiff toothbrush to Remove the 22 year accumulation of congealed useless lithium junk that retains Grit and dirt ...
Switched to LPS-1 ...Dry Silicone
Smooth, Silent and Shows No accumulation of dust or grit of any sort
And they look As New
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