I purchased several Kwikset deadbolts and they are rusting / corroding in the outer ring (not stainless steel), not the locking mechanism. Items are installed on a Florida island. Would rubbing a thin coat of oil or similar lubricant slow down the rusting of the outer ring?
Would a vegetable oil or olive be just as effective as motor oil / WD40? An line of reason or lessons learned are appreciated.
Or would a spray on clear enamel be more effective? The outer perimeter ring (workpiece that is rusting) can be separated from the locking mechanism, so as to avoid gumming up locking mechanism
Thank you
Best Answer
Had similar issues at my sister's Florida condo. Had to replace a ton of hardware due to corrosion. All hardware (exterior and interior) rusts or degrades there due to marine environs. I would contact Kwikset and request replacement trim rings or whatever has gone bad. Do NOT spray anything into/onto lockset. You'll just have a worse situation. No oils or corrosion sprays. Or replace the whole lockset. Stainless steel would be very expensive. Keikset would not be my first choice.... Bargain Schlage as sold in the stores didn't survive this moisture onslaught either.