Gate door lift hinge lubricant

[FightinIrish]

Does anyone have recommendations on a lubricant for the gate hinge? My stern gate takes a lot more effort to pick up to open when compared to my other two gates. I am wondering if anyone else has had this issue and if a lubricant was the answer. Open to any other suggestions. Thanks!

 

[BigKahuna]

I used "gun" oil on several squeaky parts of our double Bimini when we first got it 4 yrs ago. Haven't heard it since.....

 

[jcr159]

I used "gun" oil on several squeaky parts of our double Bimini when we first got it 4 yrs ago. Haven't heard it since.....

my front gate with the "piano" hinge is starting to stick. wondering if the gun oil is the answer yet again...

That should be your signature: "try gun oil before posting your question..."

 

[tinkertoy]

I put pure silicone spray on mine. Dries dry and will not attract dust.
Be careful what you buy, most Si sprays are combined with light oil. Look for pure Si only, spray not grease.
TT

 

[Michiman]

WD-40 for me. I use it on everything, including popcorn.

 

[Vikingstaff]

WD-40 for me. I use it on everything, including popcorn.

Noted - not to do movie night at your place on the lake.

 

[Timdelta]

Marine zipper lube. No stain but it is a grease. I like the silicone spray idea.

 

[JohnL]

I use the silicone spray on my hinges, works well but have a rag to wipe off the over spray.

 

[FightinIrish]

Thanks all!

Does anyone have a link to a certain product? I found a couple on Amazon as below. The 3M doesn't appear to have a red straw but says specifically that it does not contain oil. Not sure about the WD-40 product.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00631GSSI/ref=ask_ql_qh_dp_hza?th=1

https://www.amazon.com/08897-Silicone-Lubricant-Dry-Type/dp/B000PJED72/ref=sr_1_7?crid=1Q3ZN02E8C8TR&keywords=silicone%2Bspray&qid=1684668556&sprefix=silicone%2Bspray%2Caps%2C99&sr=8-7&th=1

 

[tinkertoy]

Thanks all!

Does anyone have a link to a certain product? I found a couple on Amazon as below. The 3M doesn't appear to have a red straw but says specifically that it does not contain oil. Not sure about the WD-40 product.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00631GSSI/ref=ask_ql_qh_dp_hza?th=1

https://www.amazon.com/08897-Silicone-Lubricant-Dry-Type/dp/B000PJED72/ref=sr_1_7?crid=1Q3ZN02E8C8TR&keywords=silicone%2Bspray&qid=1684668556&sprefix=silicone%2Bspray%2Caps%2C99&sr=8-7&th=1

The second one "contains no petroleum lubricants" is the one you want.
TT