I just noticed that my bonnet , or front hood etc of my
Cayman
R really creaks when I lift it up. I am afraid to spray anything on the little shocks. Where can I spray some lube, and what would I spray.
Thanks for the help.
John
The struts are gas cylinders, so it’s not necessarily a line problem.
Just replace the struts, easy and less than $30 on Amazon. They probably aren’t lifting as well as they should anyway at this point.
Very Good JSnTX I appreciate you getting back to me.
Best,
John
You sure it's the gas cylinders and not just the hinge? You can try some silicone spray on the hinge, it won't hurt anything.
I did just spray it a moment ago and it seems to be fine.
Same on my 2010 CS. I specifically sprayed the hinge with a WD 40 type lube. It works well.
Good call mambodoc1. thanks.
maybe some hog fat from the frypan would help......
Just a comment - white grease (lithium-based) is a much better choice than WD40, which is not actually a great lubricant. The WD40 will shortly dry out. It's made to displace water from metal surfaces to prevent rust (ie WD = Water Displacement, 40 = formula 40.)
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Agreed, grease would be better for this application. Just smear some in there with a long cotton swab or something, that's what fixed my squeak.
I used to use white lithium grease as well, but now I mostly use Super Lube Multi Purpose Synthetic Grease for car hinges. Works the same but it's clear and not white so just generally less messy looking.
WD-40 is literally just a mixture of oil and light solvent. It's supposed to be a cleaner and lubricant, but I find it's not very great at either and really never use it. I mean, it'll work, it just doesn't last very long.
WD40 is excellent for removing gummy adhesive residue. Spray some on, leave it to soak for an hour or so, and the gummy mess can be scraped off with an old credit card.
A spray lubricant I found to be excellent - despite being made by what I consider a "snake-oil" company is Slick-50 Lubricant.
Slick 50 43712012 $5.49 Protectant Lubricant Can Clear, 1 PK | Zoro.com
I was turned on to it by an equipment tech at my last job when I asked him for something to lube up the cheap Chinese fan I had at my desk. Anyone who has these fans know that after about a year the sintered bronze bearings in them dry up and gum up around the shaft, slowing the fan down, and eventually preventing it from starting up. A quick spritz at each bearing, let it sit for 5 minutes - pressed the button and it started up like brand new. I used that fan for another 10 years at the job, never touched it again, and it's now one of my garage hot-weather fans.. still haven't re-lubed it.
Good stuff - cheap and works. I used it on all the hinges on my Boxster when I got it, and haven't had to touch them again.
Thanks so much deilenberger, that is something I will search out.
