Lubricating locks

Mark McNeill said:

I've got an Abus lock which I use rarely, and its mechanism has stiffened
up; does anyone have any recommendations for lubricating it?

I find a couple of drips of 3in1 down the keyhole usually does the
trick, although wax chain lube is less of a problem if it gets on your
clothes from the keys.

Guy
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Response to Just zis Guy, you know?:

Quoted message said:

I find a couple of drips of 3in1 down the keyhole usually does the
trick, although wax chain lube is less of a problem if it gets on your
clothes from the keys.

Thanks, Guy - both Abus and White Lightning are at work, so I'll do both
lock and bike next time I have a theatre-sponsored moment.

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