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What should be used to lubricate a garage door spring?
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<blockquote data-quote="swampratt" data-source="post: 4267071" data-attributes="member: 15054"><p>My springs broke around 2002 and I use that double coil spring 16 foot wood door all the time.</p><p>I maintained many overhead doors and fire doors at FAA in the warehouse and silicone spray was used on the springs.</p><p></p><p>Any spray lube that is not a dry lube will collect dust and dust mixed with oil/grease is rubbing compound.</p><p></p><p>I suppose if you spray often to keep the grit washed away you may be fine.</p><p></p><p>Like a motorcycle chain that you lube.</p><p>You do not lube it when it is covered with dirt.</p><p></p><p>2024 and I keep wondering when my springs will break again. Knocking on wood.</p><p></p><p>I do a lot of work in the garage so wood, metal or bondo/fiberglass dust is always getting blown around.</p><p></p><p>I suppose if you just use it to park cars in it may not get the work out that I give mine.</p><p></p><p>Some white lithium sprays will leave a dry coating.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="swampratt, post: 4267071, member: 15054"] My springs broke around 2002 and I use that double coil spring 16 foot wood door all the time. I maintained many overhead doors and fire doors at FAA in the warehouse and silicone spray was used on the springs. Any spray lube that is not a dry lube will collect dust and dust mixed with oil/grease is rubbing compound. I suppose if you spray often to keep the grit washed away you may be fine. Like a motorcycle chain that you lube. You do not lube it when it is covered with dirt. 2024 and I keep wondering when my springs will break again. Knocking on wood. I do a lot of work in the garage so wood, metal or bondo/fiberglass dust is always getting blown around. I suppose if you just use it to park cars in it may not get the work out that I give mine. Some white lithium sprays will leave a dry coating. [/QUOTE]
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