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Locksmiths hate WD-40
How do they feel about Ballistol?
Never heard of it, but I use Tri-flow and Houdini liberally. If Ballistol doesn't leave a residue it's probably fine
Well it's an oil that leaves a bit of a layer to protect metal against rust, so probably not lol.
not a locksmith, but...
One of those candidates for 'worst memorable phrase in history' is the old "duct-tape for things that move and shouldn't and wd-40 for things that should move and don't".
WD-40 isn't a lubricant. It often works to get something un-stuck, but then you need to still clean and lubricate the parts to keep it working.
Why this one?
I imagine it gunks up the lock mechanism. I have had to eventually replace locks I used it in.
IANAL, but people use it on squeaky hinges and knobs and locks, but it sits in the mechanism and collects dust. It turns into a gummy mess eventually, which is the last thing you would want in a lock.
This is it ☝️
IANALPL
That reminds me, I haven't watched one of his videos in a while.
You really shouldn't be using WD-40 for that.