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Ski rack lock freezes....

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kingkarl4
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anyone know how to prevent ski rack lock from freezing or how to unfreeze fast?thanks
Dec 11 2013 3:02PM
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stickerman
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next time, spray some WD40 in the locks before you head out. I spray mine at the start of the season and never froze once. Try a lighter if you need a quick fix?
Dec 11 2013 3:03PM
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BROSEIDON
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came to same this exact same thing, I thought I was the only one who did this too haha
Dec 11 2013 3:59PM
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JakeSalvador
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lighter...? lol
Dec 11 2013 10:46PM
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srg_bchkv
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Boiling water. But then it'll freeze again, of course.


Dec 11 2013 11:50PM
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Casey
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They make de icing spray cans that would probly work decently, they are made for windshields and work awesome for that, probly worth having anyway
Dec 12 2013 7:35PM
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suup
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I might be a dumbass but antifreeze?!
Dec 13 2013 12:25AM
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DrunkRandy
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Thought the same thing haha
Dec 13 2013 1:16AM
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Dustin.
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Lighter
Dec 13 2013 1:18AM
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Saga.
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Auto parts stores or walmart type places will sell some stuff in a can that looks like wd40 but is specifically for de icing locks. Not sure what its called but google can probably tell you.
Dec 13 2013 5:27AM
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freeskibum82
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lock-de-icer. name says it all
Dec 13 2013 9:31AM
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NMMedia
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If you need to get it open heat up your key with a lighter then insert it and itll melt the ice. But look for a more permanent solution after that like other people here are suggesting
Dec 13 2013 10:18AM
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_____alfredo____
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just piss on the lock
Dec 13 2013 7:33PM
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freeskibum82
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now THAT is thinking! good idea
Dec 15 2013 8:33AM
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Bumblesteeze
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Just bring a blowtorch every time you go skiing.
Dec 15 2013 9:40AM
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Casey
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Yep that'll be really good for the plastic
Dec 15 2013 7:44PM
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NH_OPERATOR
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WD-40 is not a particularly good solution, as it can still freeze in very cold temps. If you want to un-stick your locks, On a warmer day when they are working alright you want to spray in some graphite. The stuff is made specifically for applications where extreme temps are an issue (hot or cold). Warning though, the shit is messy as fuck and will stain your clothes so be careful with it.

Heres a link to the stuff I used.

Dec 16 2013 5:05AM
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