Author Topic: Rear door hinges stiff.. (Read 980 times)

Toptek · « **on:** May 16, 2021, 05:01:07 PM »

I've noticed that the rear doors need to be shut with a firm push as if the hinges are dry. It's not a big issue, other than we have to make sure we close them securely, I sprayed them with PTFE spray which hasn't done much, nor cleaning and applying some grease to the black bar. Decided to wipe it clean and they are still reluctant to swing shut; anyone else have this issue?

Westy36 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 16, 2021, 05:36:09 PM »

I would spray liberally and repeatedly with 3 in 1 spray oil. Then work the hinge, open and close many times over to work the oil in. Should do the trick.

https://www.wilko.com/3-in-one-200ml-original-multi-purpose-oil-spray/p/0242762?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvsO35tDO8AIVxojVCh1qsQEAEAQYBCABEgIFgvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

I had a squeaky hinge on the boot of my Jazz. Took many days and applications for the squeak to disappear and the oil to get to where it was needed.

Toptek · « **Reply #2 on:** May 16, 2021, 06:43:48 PM »

Thanks, will give it a go.

Westy36 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 16, 2021, 09:10:16 PM »

It was Jocko on this forum that recommended 3 in 1 oil. I must say, I am impressed with the stuff, a good purchase.

culzean · « **Reply #4 on:** May 17, 2021, 09:10:18 AM »

Quote from: Westy36 on May 16, 2021, 09:10:16 PM

It was Jocko on this forum that recommended 3 in 1 oil. I must say, I am impressed with the stuff, a good purchase.

3inOne advanced lubricant with PTFE https://www.3inone.com/products/ptfe-lube/

3inOne Owned by WD-40 company, but luckily they didn't bring the stuff down to the level of WD... phew