"Dripless" penetrating oil

[tubman]

I have a sticky door latch on my '51 club coupe. The factory manual says that this should be lubricated with "Dripless Penetrating Oil". Does anyone know what this is or what would serve the same purpose?

 

[V8COOPMAN]

I have a sticky door latch on my '51 club coupe. The factory manual says that this should be lubricated with "Dripless Penetrating Oil". Does anyone know what this is or what would serve the same purpose?

Well, The General seems to have some! DD

 

[tubman]

That looks really old! Is it still available? Where did you find it?

 

[petehoovie]

https://www.amazon.com/American-Grease-Stick-DRIPLESS-OIL-3-4/dp/B000II8GVY?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[tubman]

Thanjks, "petehoovie". I guess I should have "Googled" it first, but it's more fun asking here!

 

[Keystone 34 3w]

So,,,,how do you get the product out of the container?

 

[40 Deluxe]

So,,,,how do you get the product out of the container?

In one big glob, apparently! Not drop by drop!

 

[corvette8n]

I can tell you what NOT to use "fluid film" it works fine in warm weather but when the cold hits the lube binds up.

 

[Big-Foot]

Get yourself an aerosol can of motorcycle chain-oil.

This stuff is made to cling and not drip. Also, like all oils, it creeps (penetrates)...
https://www.amazon.com/PJ1-13oz-Label-Motorcycle-Chain/dp/B00230KKJQ/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Ed Pitts]

This is the spray lube that I use. Ed
https://www.amazon.com/Torco-International-Corp-Spray-Lube/dp/B00HD0ZOYW?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[tiger.1000]

A few drops of EP 130 should do the trick

 

[weemark]

i would use a powdered lubricant like graphite.

 

[barnfind]

PB Blaster works for me.
less than $3.

 

[rotorwrench]

Dripless penetrant was just a basic heavy oil that was mixed with a fast evaporating solvent. It's not so much that it won't drip out of the can since it is thinned with the solvent but after application, the solvent evaporates and then the residual oil stays in place better. These types of lubricant were obsoleted by spray lubricants a long time back.

 

[Karl]

A few drops of EP 130 should do the trick

That's what i use in everything from my 1910 Hupmobile through to my moderns. Sticks and Lubricates well -Karl

 

[Tim Ayers]

Get yourself an aerosol can of motorcycle chain-oil.

This stuff is made to cling and not drip. Also, like all oils, it creeps (penetrates)...
https://www.amazon.com/PJ1-13oz-Label-Motorcycle-Chain/dp/B00230KKJQ/?tag=atomicindus08-20

This. Modern chain lube is amazing stuff.