How To Lubricate A Stuck Garage Door
Is your garage door stuck? Squeaky or stuck garage doors can be super annoying.
To make sure that your garage door has a long life, the most effective way to maintain it is by lubricating the moving parts regularly with a trusted product like WD-40®. Using WD-40® products on its rollers, door hinges, locks, and pivot points, you can:
- Displace extra moisture
- Lubricate and loosen stuck parts
- Protect it from rust and corrosion
So, what should you do when you find your garage door is stuck? Follow the steps below and you’ll be on your way!
Things you will need
Densely bristled brush
Step 1
Remove rust
Firstly, look for rust on your stuck garage door and remove it. Removing the rust will make the job of the lubricator easier. Don’t worry – WD-40® Multi-Use Product can help to dislodge rust, making it easier to remove. Grab a densely bristled brush, squirt the product directly onto the affected areas, and get to work scrubbing!
Step 2
Lubricate those squeaky parts
Once the rust has been removed, it’s time to address that squeaking. You can use a silicone spray on your garage door, and on the parts that are causing the sound.
WD-40 Specialist® White Lithium Grease has an innovative lubricating formula that can be used to protect your garage door by waterproofing the fixtures, and therefore preventing rust and corrosion. The lubricant will also prevent parts from sticking and binding, ensuring a smooth and squeak free process.
Simply spray the product directly into the affected area.
Step 3
Finish the job
To finish the job, you can also spray the product on different parts of the garage door to make it roll more smoothly.
WD-40 Specialist® White Lithium Grease provides great long-term lubrication and has a high viscosity formula which means that it won’t drip or run. With all of these benefits, it can reduce friction and wear for your garage door leading to a longer life.
Nice one!
So, there you have it! An un-stuck, squeak free garage door. Remember, using WD-40 Specialist® White Lithium Grease twice a month will have a huge impact on the condition and performance of the garage door!
Want to find out more ways WD-40 Brand can help around the home? Check out our other blogs.
The uses shown and described for WD-40 Multi-Use Product were provided to WD-40 Company by the users themselves. These uses haven’t been tested by WD-40 Company and do not constitute a recommendation of suggestion for use by WD-40 Company. Common sense should be exercised whenever using WD-40 Company products. Always follow the instructions and take heed of any warnings printed on the packaging.
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