How To Grease A Door Hinge

Put a small dab of grease on the end and tap the pin back into place.

How to grease a door hinge.

An excellent home way to lubricate the door is to use the lead of a soft pencil. White lithium grease is ideal for the hood and trunk hinges. Next apply a thin coat of lubricant to the hinge pin and the hinge itself and put the pin back in the hinge. Move it back and forth several times to work the lubricant in.

Keep the door closed and work on only one hinge at a time. Spray the hinges after you wipe them clean with a cotton or microfiber cloth. Spray both sides of the hinges to ensure a thorough coating. Then wipe any dirt and grease off the pin and hinge plates with a paper towel or an old rag.

Once the pin is loose pull it out lift up on the door handle to relieve pressure if the pin binds. Coat the pin with a thin layer of hinge oil. Put a small dab of grease on the end and tap the pin back into place. To apply the grease extract the pin rub a light coat of grease on the entire length of it and then also put a small glob on the business end.

Work the hinge by opening and closing the door over its full travel to spread the grease and then wipe off the excess. Tap the pin fully in. Repeat the process if the squeak persists. Hopefully the squeak is gone.

After you have taken care of all the hinges open the door. This is very simple just put the lead on the hinges and move the door slightly in different directions. Repeat the process if the squeak persists. If you can utilize the silicon spray in the right way then it will last longer for its sloppiness.

Coat the pin with a thin layer of grease. Move the hinges to ensure the lubricant works into the areas around the moving parts. Silicon spray and plumber grease are the best lubricants for your door hinges. The material will crumble and fall on all the loops.

When you have addressed of all the hinges open the door and move it back and forth several times to work the oil in. To lubricate a door hinge start by using your fingers or a pair of long pliers to turn the hinge pin counterclockwise and remove it.