I have a UPVC door with hinges made of plastic presumably UPVC with a metal pin. The door has developed a distinct creak when opened. Can anyone suggest a suitable lubricant for these types of hinges?
Richard
Something PTFE based?
Silicone grease. Probably from a spray can. works really well on plastic to metal bearings, and doesn't seem to degraded into nasty muck.
+1 for silicone, by far and away the best thing for lubricating plastic.
Actually I find the silicone oil aerosol sprays find their way into the actual bearing surface, and stay there by surface tension for a reasonable length of time. Grease still leaves deposits on exposed surfaces that attract dirt without doing anything useful, unless you wipe them off after spraying.
WD40 dry PTFE spray £9 Amazon
I'd start with any silicone spray to hand. I've been using the silicone spray I bought for guttering, push-fit pipes etc. May not last as long as grease but it keeps curtains, drawers etc quiet and smooth
Silicone is a right bugger to get rid of, so I reckon silicone spray will persist longer than any grease-based spray. It's what I've started using.
I went with silicone spray (sorry Ian) and it was an instant result. Thanks to all who replayed
Richard
HomeOwnersHub website is not affiliated with any of the manufacturers or service providers discussed here. All logos and trade names are the property of their respective owners.