w124 w202 key tumblers cleaning longevity

[yao500e]

Hello Gents,

I read that graphite dry lubricant is good for our old w124 or w202 key tumblers, whether ignition of side doors or trunk?

I never realized what a hassle it is if these key tumblers fail. Best to maintain them for their entire life.

Here is a Graphite lubricant brand pic attached. I also read that super lube Dri-flim may also be good for this?

Anyone here with experience on this?

I wish everyone here forever useful life of their original keys and key tumblers!

thank you all.

 

[gsxr]

Get the correct Mercedes lock lubricant, or the VW/Porch/Audi stuff which is slightly cheaper and very likely identical:

Thread 'What is the best lubricant for 124 lock cylinders / tumblers?'

Jun 24, 2018

What lubricant is best for our ignition, trunk, and door tumblers?

• Trae
• Replies: 36
• Forum: Body Shop

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[yao500e]

Get the correct Mercedes lock lubricant, or the VW/Porch/Audi stuff which is slightly cheaper and very likely identical:

Thread 'What is the best lubricant for 124 lock cylinders / tumblers?'

Jun 24, 2018

What lubricant is best for our ignition, trunk, and door tumblers?

• Trae
• Replies: 36
• Forum: Body Shop

• 

thank you! i did search this topic and nothing came up with I searched lock tumblers. I didnt realize its "lock cylinders". @gsxr

 

[gsxr]

thank you! i did search this topic and nothing came up with I searched lock tumblers. I didnt realize its "lock cylinders". @gsxr

Thanks for the tip! I'll edit that thread title to include the word "tumblers".

 

[yao500e]

Thanks for the tip! I'll edit that thread title to include the word "tumblers".

very cool! appreciate that.

also, i did a google search and found other forums discussing this lock tumbler cylinder longevity.

though it seems Mercedes lubricant grease is what Mercedes suggest from factory, a dry lubricant such as Super Lube Dri-Film PTSE works great.

Some say the Mercedes white grease can still attrack and trap dust and dirt particles in the tumblers.

@gsxr