How To Dry A Door Hinge Pin

This will ensure the hinges are quiet and slick.

How to dry a door hinge pin.

The process of taking the door off the hinges first to paint it is time consuming. You can close the door to lighten the weight on the hinge. Remove any loose paint with a clean rag. Put a small dab of grease on the end and tap the pin back into place.

Next remove and paint all the middle hinges and then reinstall them. Close the door to take some of the weight off the hinge. Now that your door is nicely replaced it s time to give it a finishing touch. Spray a silicone lubricating spray over the moving parts of the hinge as well as into the top part of the hinge around the pin.

You ll save more time. Leave the hinge to cool and dry. After you have taken care of all the hinges open the door. Move it back and forth several times to work the lubricant in.

Spray the hinge pin with silicone lubricant. It will take a little extra time. Spray the hinges with an oiled lubricant. Cook the hinge over low heat for 15 minutes or until the paint starts to peel off of the metal.

Wait for 10 to 15 minutes for the spray to penetrate the hinge. Hopefully the squeak is gone. Also spray it over all the moving parts of the door hinge plate including its surrounding area. Coat the pin with a thin layer of grease.

Wd 40 will dry out quickly. Think about how long it will take you to remove the door paint it wait for it to dry and mount it again. Lift the hinge from the water using a pair of tongs. Wait for at least 15 minutes after spraying to let liquid penetrate through the hinge and its surrounding parts.

First remove using a drill with a bit or a screwdriver and paint all the top hinges and then reinstall them. Finally remove and paint all the bottom hinges and then reinstall them. Repeat the process if the squeak persists.