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morpheuskafka 5 months ago | parent | context | favorite | on: People who know the formula for WD-40

What about graphite powder? Isn't that what you put inside the lock, would it work on the hinge too?

AngryData 5 months ago | [–]

It will probably work and as a bonus won't collect dust, the hard part will be getting it actually inside the hinge which might be a bit messy.

jonway 5 months ago | [–]

Just use lithium grease.

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