The recommendation was made to use graphite in the locks. That's the most common cause of gumming them up. The graphite mixes with the VW grease and turns to a mud that's quite difficult to remove. We first solvent clean then ultrasonic clean them to free them up. Steve Sandlin, Registered Locksmith Steve's Lock Shoppe http://www.steveslockshop.com |
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