How to Fix Stiff Locks, Latches and Bolts with Rocket TT
Stiff locks, latches, nuts, bolts and screws can make everyday DIY, garage, workshop and maintenance jobs more difficult. Metal mechanisms and fixings can become stiff because of rust, dirt, age, moisture or lack of movement.
Our Rocket TT Super Lubricant can work into suitable metal mechanisms and fixings, helping to reduce friction and make them easier to move or loosen using the correct tool.
Why Do Locks, Latches and Metal Fixings Become Stiff?
Locks, latches and metal fixings can become stiff or seized when they are exposed to moisture, dirt, rust or pressure over time.
Outdoor gate bolts, garage fittings, shed latches and workshop fixings are especially likely to become difficult to operate due to regular exposure and changing weather conditions.
Common Uses
You can use our Rocket TT Super Lubricant on suitable:
Stiff locks
Sticking latches
Gate bolts
Shed bolts
Stuck nuts and bolts
Rusty screws
Seized metal fasteners
Workshop fittings
Outdoor brackets
Garage fittings
Tool fixings
Hinged fittings
Metal runners
How to Use Our Rocket TT Super Lubricant on Stiff Locks and Latches
Remove any loose dirt, dust or surface rust from the affected area.
Apply a small amount of our Rocket TT Super Lubricant directly to the moving mechanism.
Move the lock, latch or bolt backwards and forwards to help distribute our lubricant.
Allow the product time to work into any stiff or difficult-to-reach areas.
Wipe away any excess product with a clean cloth.
Avoid applying excessive amounts, particularly around locks and smaller mechanisms.
How to Use Our Rocket TT Super Lubricant on Stuck Fixings
Start by removing loose dirt, dust or surface rust from the area.
Apply our Rocket TT Super Lubricant directly to the stuck nut, bolt or screw.
Allow time for our lubricant to work into the thread or fixing.
Use the correct tool to gently attempt to loosen the fixing.
For badly stuck parts, apply our lubricant again and allow it more time to work before trying again.
Do not force the fixing too hard, as this could damage the screw head, bolt, tool or surrounding surface.
Where Our Rocket TT Super Lubricant Can Help
Our Rocket TT Super Lubricant is useful for DIY repairs, workshop jobs, garage maintenance, garden equipment, outdoor fittings and general home maintenance.
It is a practical product to keep nearby whenever you are working with stiff locks, sticking latches or rusty and seized metal fixings.
Which Rocket TT Product Should You Use for Locks, Latches and Bolts?
Our Rocket TT range includes several products that can help free, lubricate and protect different types of locks, latches and metal fixings.
Rocket TT Super Lubricant
Our Super Lubricant is the practical all-round choice for freeing stiff mechanisms and helping loosen rusty or seized metal fixings.
It works into difficult-to-reach areas, helps reduce friction, displaces moisture and leaves a protective barrier against rust and corrosion.
It is particularly useful for suitable:
Stiff locks
Sticking latches
Gate and shed bolts
Rusty nuts and bolts
Seized screws
Metal fasteners and fixings
Its precision spray tube makes it easy to direct the product into threads, joints and smaller mechanisms while helping to reduce overspray.
Rocket TT White Lithium Grease
For exposed metal mechanisms that require longer-lasting lubrication, our White Lithium Grease creates a durable, non-drip lubricant film that stays firmly on the surface.
It is particularly useful for suitable:
Metal latches and catches
Sliding gate bolts
Shed and garage fittings
Metal runners and tracks
Hinged mechanisms
Outdoor metal fixings
Our White Lithium Grease is best suited to exposed metal components rather than precision lock cylinders or small internal lock mechanisms. Always check the manufacturer’s instructions before applying it to specialist locks.
Rocket TT Thick Multi-Lube
For heavier metal-to-metal mechanisms that require a thicker lubricant, our Thick Multi-Lube provides long-lasting lubrication and protection against friction, wear, rust and corrosion.
It is particularly useful for suitable:
Heavy-duty gate bolt mechanisms
Large metal pivots
Workshop latches
Heavy metal runners
Agricultural equipment
Robust outdoor mechanisms
Our Thick Multi-Lube is not designed to penetrate and free seized threads. Use our Super Lubricant first to help loosen the affected fixing, then clean the component before applying Thick Multi-Lube where longer-lasting lubrication is required.