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Door latch revival


DJB350Z

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Hey,

My doors didn't come with latches so I picked up a pair from a breakers but they need attention.

They look well sealed so can I safely submerge them in something and if so, what? Or, can I somehow disassemble them?

Also, once clean, do the internals need lubricating?

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If they were mine, I'd first get what grease I could with sprayed solvent, then ultrasonic bath in hot soapy water.  Dry with compressed air.  If there is rust, don't use acids--they will attack what zinc plating remains.  Use a chelate like Evaporust.  You can replate the exterior if you are set up for it.

Dry again, and lubricate.

Ed

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