How to lube the door latches inside the door

[nissanh]

I've been wondering how to lubricate the door latch mechanism inside the doors without removing any door panels.

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[segafan1989]

Is that PB Blaster you're using?

 

[nissanh]

^^ Yes. Why?

 

[buickid]

PB Blaster is a good penetrant for stuck fasteners, but not ideal for long term lubrication. You want to use something like white lithium grease, which will stay in place longer and not wash out/run all over the place.

 

[nissanh]

I like the penetrant as it runs even into the pivot bolt that holds the two sliding plates etc.,

Alright, I'll blast those latches with white lithium grease!

 

[TheDurk]

I like the penetrant as it runs even into the pivot bolt that holds the two sliding plates etc.,

Alright, I'll blast those latches with white lithium grease!

If I have something stiff, I'll hit it with PB Blaster first, and work it loose. Then I'll hit it with WLG to keep it working. If it's working well, I just use WLG. PB Blaster just does't last as a lube.