Simple Locksmith Graphite Mold Release

[pcmacd]

I used to use the LETS (long gone) white graphite for mold release. It was awesome and protected against rust.

When it was no longer available, I tried conventional graphite for locks in a spray can from McFadden-Dale.

This stuff has no residual carrier - it is FOR LOCKS? The carrier evaporates, leaving a nice coat of graphite on your molds.

It is a wonderful release agent. It MIGHT also protect against rust.

Good stuff.

Make sure IT HAS NO RESIDUAL CARRIER? If it for locks, it should not have that.

[BIGOX]

I've thought about it for a while now. We used to use that stuff on our locks when traveling through real bad weather. Great stuff and left no residuals. Its been so long i don't remember the brand name. Now to find some and try it out.

[Alan in Vermont]

The product I use for locks is "Lock-Ease", a powdered graphite lubricant in a very volatile carrier, its in either a small aerosol can or a plastic squeeze bottle, both of which are dark blue with IIRC yellow, text labeling. Ace Hardware has it on the shelf up here in the cold country.