Using Lubricant to Protect Your Garage Door!

A garage door is operated by many moving parts, and when the system is not maintained it can fail. For those who don’t want their door to fail and trap their car in the garage right before little Susie’s dance recital, you can take preventative measures by applying lubricant to your garage door system. Lubricants reduce the friction between the moving parts that grind against each other every time you operate your door, which helps to keep your system moving smoothly to prevent squeaking, overheating, rust corrosion and other damaging effects that will cause a door’s premature failure. Read on to learn the best garage door lubricant for you, how often to apply it, and more from our knowledgeable staff.

What Kind of Lubricant Should I Use?

To lubricate a garage door, it's important to use the right type of lubricant, which is lithium-based grease or a specially designed garage door grease (and not oil or standard degreasers such as WD-40). This grease is usually available in a garage door lubricant spray or aerosol can. You can find garage door lube that minimizes friction on metal components, in addition to preventing squeaking and corrosion. Lithium grease is especially good at adhering to metal. It's non-corrosive, supports heavy loads and is tolerant to variations in temperature.

We carry a multitude of name brand and custom lubricants that can suit your needs, be it needing a lubricant that holds up in extreme cold or coming in a can versus a stick. See below:

Best Lubricant for Garage Door Opener Systems:

Beyond Garage:

We offer lubricants that are targeted at applications beyond garage door opener systems too. Be it automobiles, boats, farm equipment, and other applications, we have you covered!

ZincGuard, White Lithium Grease,13 oz ZincGuard White Lithium Grease is a versatile lithium lubricant with fine micron zinc oxide particles and a high-viscosity oil that increases its lubricating properties and corrosion resistance. Itis water resistant and has a quick-drying formula. ZincGuard sprays on as a liquid and rapidly cures into a thick grease. Ideal for automotive hinges and springs, industrial machinery and tools, marine linkages and cables, and farm equipment.
Gate and Garage Door 3-IN-ONE LUBE The 3-In-One garage door lubricant is a synthetic polymer lubricant that provides superior, long-lasting lubrication and corrosion protection for gates along with garage door opener systems. It leaves no oily residue, preventing the buildup of dirt and rust and works on all types of surfaces.
PTFE SHIELD, Penetrating Lubricant with PTFE,15 oz The PTFE SHIELD is a high-tech formulation of specialized oils blended with micron-sized PTFE that provides long lasting lubrication and works in extreme temperatures (-55°F to 475°F). It provides superior corrosion protection for all metal surfaces and is ideal for use on vehicles, industrial machines, motors, shop equipment, large machinery, nuts and bolts, hinges, roller bearings, conveyors or pulleys, electric motors, gears, and other sliding or turning parts.
3-In-One Lock Dry Lube Our 3-In-One Lock Dry Lube lets you loosen and lubricate residential and commercial locks and weatherstripping. This lubricant comes in 2.5-ounce aerosol cans and can be sprayed or inserted into narrow lock mechanisms with an included straw. It won't attract dirt, and this Lock Dry Lube helps moving parts resist rust and corrosion. It's safe for metal, wood and most plastic surfaces. In addition to garage doors and locks, this canned lubricant is also great for automotive and boating uses.
Slick It Garage Door and Weather Seal Lubricant, 2.5 oz The Slick It lubricant comes in a 2.5 oz container that is similar to a deodorant stick for easy application on the bottom weather seal attached to your door. When used in the wintertime, the American-made, all-natural lubricant prevents bottom seals from freezing to the ground. You can also apply Slick It to the jamb seal on painted garage doors to stop the seal from getting stuck.

How Do I Lubricate My Garage Door?

You should regularly lubricate the various moving parts on a garage door opener system with a lithium-based grease or specially formulated garage door lubricant. Lubricate the hinges, rollers, any exposed ball bearings, the outsides of springs and bearing plates, lock and armbar, and the top of the rail. DO NOT lubricate nylon rollers. Before you begin lubricating, close the garage door, disconnect the power, vacuum out dust and dirt from the tracks and clean them with a damp rag.

How Often Should I Lubricate?

Lubricate all your garage door's moving parts at least once every six months and pay special attention during cold months. For heavy-duty garage doors used continuously, consider lubricating the system’s parts at least every three months. 

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