Lock defroster. The car enthusiast's little helper
What to look for when choosing a lock defroster?
The main component of the agent in question is alcohol in any of its forms, be it methanol or isopropanol. And this fact does not seem surprising, because the main quality of alcohol is considered to be a high threshold of resistance to low temperatures. And due to the ability of the liquid to penetrate deep into the lock and destroy the frost, most manufacturers, such as American Hi Gear or domestic VELV, use alcohol.
Some manufacturers, such as HELP or AGAT, have gone even further and added Teflon or silicone to the defroster. Both fluids with both Teflon and silicone are characterized by a high degree of resistance to water. Also, their role is to lubricate parts that can get wet, which affects the smooth interaction of all elements of the door lock mechanism.
What is the best lock defroster?
It is very difficult to give a definite answer to this question. The fact is that it is possible to make an unambiguous choice in favor of one of the dozens and even hundreds of funds on the market only after several options have been tried. The main snag of choice lies in the fact that even the most popular and sought-after lock defroster in a car may not be able to cope with its duties. The problem can be hidden in the composition of the product, originality and manufacturer's warranty (no one is safe from fakes), as well as in factors that defy the laws of logic, such as the shape and degree of ice on the lock, the time for which it appeared there and many others.
However, when buying a lock defroster for a car, an important point should be remembered - an aerosol product will have better penetrating power than a liquid version.
When choosing a lock defroster, it is necessary to take into account its performance characteristics, as well as the availability of funds in stores in a certain region. Very often, suppliers do not ship their products outside the central district.
To buy a really effective aerosol, you do not need to try to save money. It is best to purchase an option with several components in the composition listed above. Such tools will not only do their job qualitatively, but will also prevent freezing of the lock parts.
Speaking of prevention. The tool for defrosting the lock should be used not only at the moment when the internal mechanisms are already frozen, but also immediately before the start of the cold season. And it is always better to keep a can of the product with you, and not in the glove box or tool box in the trunk.
