How do you lubricate hinges like these?

Cyrus

I have tried various things, spraying wd40 on directly (bit messy), pouring some oil down from the top, doesnt seem to work that well...

Irish_wolf

Contrary to popular belief standard* WD-40 is not a lubricant. Sure it can penetrate rusted bits, loosen parts and get things moving but if you want good long lasting lubrication you need to buy a grease or oil that meets the demands of the job. You could try a silicone or PTFE based grease, they come in spray cans and are usually sold beside the WD-40.

Something like this, although I can't vouch for this one in particular as I haven't used it, but they should all work the same.

https://www.halfords.ie/motoring/engine-oils-fluids/lubricating-penetrating-oil/3-in-one-pro-high-performance-lubricant-spray-with-ptfe-400ml-523290.html

*I know WD-40 do lubricants as well, but the standard stuff is not designed for long lasting lubrication.

Cyrus

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118911226#Comment_118911226

i have something like that, but as its a closed hinge do you just spray it all over or what?

Irish_wolf

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118911237#Comment_118911237

If it was me, I'd spray a little bit on all the moving bits and into the more exposed areas at the top and sides, open and close the door a few times to work it in, spray a bit more on and repeat until the squeaking stops. If that doesn't work then I'd remove each hinge individually so I don't have to take the door off and take them apart, clean everything with a wire brush, apply a heavier lubricant and then reassemble. Bit of work in that though to be honest, I'd be hoping the first method would work for a while anyway.

Worst case scenario you could find the same or nearly the same hinges in any DIY shop and just swap em out.

Cyrus

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118911296#Comment_118911296

thanks!

i presume looking at the them that the centre pin maybe comes out in some way, but i could be wrong on that .

jack of all

If you apply a little oil/ spray lubricant around the top it will work it's way down into the moving parts. A cotton bud can be used to wick oil in around the gaps, it won't take much, it's only an internal hinge so not subject to the same issues as a hinge exposed to the elements. I use light mineral oil (3 in 1) on internal hinges, white lithium spray grease on external hinges and graphite powder on cylinders.