I'm sure you've heard the old joke that the only tools you need in your garage is a can of WD-40 and a roll of duct tape. If something moves and it shouldn't, use the duct tape to secure it. If something doesn't move when it should, use the WD-40.
Our post box has been getting more and more difficult to open because it was almost impossible to put the key all the way in. Recently we squirted some powdered graphite into the lock and worked it around with the key. No better. I decided in the tried and true. I pushed the little red WD-40 tube into the key slot and squirted. The key slid in better than it would have slid into a cube of warm butter.
I tried the key again today with the same happy result. We shouldn't have to worry about getting our mail any more.
very familiar...silicone spray is equally great. It helps vinyl windows to slide smoothly
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