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Old 01-29-12, 06:23 PM
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Help....What can I safely put on my Hinges?...I have 92 400 SC Love it but doors creak really loud when opening and closing......any ideas out there?
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MItch in NJ
Old 01-29-12, 06:38 PM
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Silicone spray or wd-40.
Old 01-29-12, 06:40 PM
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If it is popping, remove the 10mm bolt that the hinge allows to swing. It does not do anything to the support of the door. It is a well known problem. Do this on both doors. If this doesnt fix, spray some wd40... GL
Old 01-29-12, 06:41 PM
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heavy duty silicone spray, welcome to the forum where in NJ are you located?
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Spray graphite, Wd 40, poly lube put on by hand, motor oil. Just make sure you wipe the excess off.
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i use wd40 for mine..

what part of nj are u from?
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Toms River Area!!!!!
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Graphite would be best.
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Hit me up Mitch I'm in belmar area!!
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WD-40 Did the Trick...Thanks all!!!!.........Next...the Steel is showing though in big spot on one of my side pillars......should I remove them and let the steel shine through...or cover them in the Carbon Tape stuff???
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Originally Posted by Mitch1770
WD-40 Did the Trick...Thanks all!!!!.........Next...the Steel is showing though in big spot on one of my side pillars......should I remove them and let the steel shine through...or cover them in the Carbon Tape stuff???
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Mitch
pics of which pillar you are talking about
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wd-40 is not a lubricant. use graphite.
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graphite works great. done mine 2 years ago.
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