Lube on BMW keys.
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From: Originally from Koeln, Deutschland. Enjoying it in Bonita Springs, Florida Now :)
So the BMW Keys come with some kind of lubricant on them from the factory. Is it a good idea to maybe re-apply some to the key after it has worn off?
If yes, what kind of lube?
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If yes, what kind of lube?
To the members of this fine forum: can we please refrain from making lube jokes?
Thank you
-Krozi
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IMHO never lube keys, the lube enables dirt to stick to the inside of the lock and can cause it to jam.
If you want to use anything then graphite dust squirted into the lock is better, being dry lubricant it will not attract dirt.
If you want to use anything then graphite dust squirted into the lock is better, being dry lubricant it will not attract dirt.
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From: Originally from Koeln, Deutschland. Enjoying it in Bonita Springs, Florida Now :)
Originally Posted by andy535xi' post='863227' date='Apr 29 2009, 06:03 PM
I use KY Jelly (the blue one) but Vaseline should work just fine as well.
Sorry couldn't resist
Sorry couldn't resistIf the key is kept free of dirt I would think no dirt would get into the lock since it is sealed by a metal flap that covers the hole when the key is not inserted.
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Originally Posted by Krozi' post='863249' date='Apr 29 2009, 05:18 PM
it was inevitable
If the key is kept free of dirt I would think no dirt would get into the lock since it is sealed by a metal flap that covers the hole when the key is not inserted.
If the key is kept free of dirt I would think no dirt would get into the lock since it is sealed by a metal flap that covers the hole when the key is not inserted.
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From: Originally from Koeln, Deutschland. Enjoying it in Bonita Springs, Florida Now :)
Originally Posted by CWS530' post='863263' date='Apr 29 2009, 06:26 PM
Yeah, for this bunch it was just too tempting. Then you added "flap" and "inserted." And so it begins....
. I guess this thread has gone off the deep end At least I got one straight answer
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umm... i lubed my key and inserted it past the flap of the hole.
Originally Posted by CWS530' post='863263' date='Apr 29 2009, 03:26 PM
Yeah, for this bunch it was just too tempting. Then you added "flap" and "inserted." And so it begins....
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