How to lubricate Garage Door safely & correctly!

Don't wake up your sleeping babies at 5am when leaving for work! Let's lubricate all moving parts to make that garage door to alleviate the loud squeaking noises!
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[@SecretofSquare]

Fantastic video! What separates you from other garage door videos is that you explain everything from A-Z, show all spots that we need to spray and lube, as well as where not to spray, and telling us why. Definitely helpful especially for someone like me who is started to do this type of maintenance for the first time. Subscribed!

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[@chrisharris7649]

Being a young widow + didn’t have any male friend to ask for any help much less advice on things my husband did. Or some things like this he never did. These videos are wonderful for a dummy woman like I was 3 yrs ago. I think I might now know more than my dad in some regards. My teenage boys keep saying just hire a plumber, an electrician, a contractor. In my rural Iowa town contractor's do not have any openings, they are booked out min 18 mos to past 2 yrs.. most repairs are under $20 if I can fix it myself.

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[@joellakapu1457]

Thank you!!!! The screeching noise has stopped. This gramma was able to fix this issue in 20 minutes with your clear and to-the-point video instructions. 😃

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[@clarenceparks3566]

I did this today using the same product. Amazing how much quieter my garage door is now. Thanks for the video.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Awesome, we definitely know the improvement in sound and performance. We appreciate you watching and sharing this. 😁👍

[@happyguru4446]

I love how you said not to keep opening & closing until the noise is gone. Another preventative mistake. Also, thanks for letting us know about how many days/times it would take to fully lubricate. Most of us are impatient. You are REALLY thorough and I love that most about your vids! Thanks!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

How Can We Help Thanks for sharing & you are very welcome. We love reading comments like yours. From one DIY’er to another, thank you! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@MICHELLE-cc9ym]

Thank you for this VERY informative video. The best difference between this one and the rest I have seen on YT is that you point to where the parts are instead of just saying the name. It helps me to visually locate where the parts are. And thank you for informing us on what to use and what to watch out for. 🙂

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[@billallen8375]

I would suggest putting down a tarp below the doors just to catch overspray. This grease is not easily cleaned up on a concrete floor. Great video!! It worked like a champ.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Hey Bill that’s great advice, thank you for sharing. Any and all helpful info is greatly appreciated!!! Enjoy your weekend. 😎👍

[@elmormonteiro5780]

Thank you for all the information.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@brianhyatt3930]

This helped, thank you!

[@natep1325]

Wow, great educational video. Yours is the first one that I've watched on lubricating a garage door. After watching and reading the comments.....I don't need to look at any more😃. I'm glad I found your video as this will be my first time to lubricate mine. Thanks!!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Good morning Nate, we appreciate that. Our goal is just that, to get you the info you need without wasting your time. Let us know if you have any questions.

[@lisabsu82]

Great info!! Thank you for dummying it down for people like me!! Im ready to get it done now! 👏🏼

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@yorobman1]

Great job Michael! Your video was thorough and well presented. I like that you take time to simply show where you are lubricating, and explain your reasoning. I will be using lithium to lubricate my garage doors, and now I know why. Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge.

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[@BillR1951]

Super Video. Thanks for sharing.

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[@kilo255]

Great video, to the point. Thanks

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@doloresm7396]

Working on maintenance and thought I check out a few YT videos. I had seized bearings in the rollers. Cleaned first w/ brake cleaner. Running out tonight for lithium grease. My door is from 1950 and I thought my door sounded bad. Holy cow, I feel like I have a brand new door compared to what I heard on this door. This is a good thing considering I thought I would need to invest in a new 2 car garage door. I love having old stuff from the 50's talk about, like a rock. Anything made in the 50's is a workhorse. Nice job, but I'll take the old steel ball bearing rollers any day. Have a lot of work to do on my door. Yours is safer, back in the 50's no electric eye was required. I bought the house 9 years ago obviously the inspector missed a boat load of not up to code items. This being one. Thank you, great video. This lithium grease works well. Was told to use WD40 by brother in law. I wonder how his door is doing?

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[@rhondamills1731]

You communicate well, along with the visuals. TY for taking the time to share what product works best for ‘you’ 😊

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[@ItsLoriK]

I echo the thanks. My Liftmaster 8550W belt manual said to oil the door rollers, bearings, & hinges yearly. Every 2-3 years we're to use a rag to wipe away the existing grease from the rail then reapply a small layer of lithium grease to the top & underside of the rail. Well, I didn't know what every part was as there wasn't a diagram & while it recommended a specific grease it didn't recommend an oil. You named & showed me the parts, showed how to lubricate them, & what with. I guess I don't need an oil after all. I'm going to keep & rewatch this video. Thanks!

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[@davebeedon3424]

Thanks for the warning about overheating the motor!

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[@Demiurge66]

You have a very relaxing voice

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[@mikejohnson9498]

Great video 👍

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[@paraAA82]

THANK YOU!

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[@FogDog743]

Very informative info & I like your calm presentation style. Well done... 👍

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[@isabelledunn4742]

What a great help!! Thank you for being detailed!

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[@nigelharding6587]

Thanks!

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[@nigelharding6587]

Thank you

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[@ChertineP]

Nice explanation. Thanks!

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[@skidmoro9642]

the cut on the hinge is to lube roller shafts on the end stiles...not the intermediate hinges....btw ... sometimes spraying track makes ALL the difference , regardless of recommendations.....door tech since 93......

[@AzTurboMini]

Kevin, I have steel rollers. I also live in Phoenix Arizona (Dusty). Would you suggest spraying the tracks as a last resort or as maintenance?

[@desrickgurule2871]

Thank you for your advice worked well for us.

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[@jamestucker8088]

I love how KZbins auto-generated transcript describes your squeaky door as music.

[@mirelurk-fish7387]

Just did it with my door and wow !!! Such a huge improvement. Wished I still had my liftmaster back up battery belt drives door opener but sadly the belt snapped and landed on the car and ruined it 😒 now I have a noisy liftmaster chain drive

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@l337pwnage]

I see there is a strut on the 2nd section, which is good, but it would probably be a good idea to put one on that top section too, especially with as hard as that opener appears to struggle. I wouldn't be afraid to rub the lube into the spring, but I wouldn't wrap my thumb around it. I'll risk a few fingers, but a thumb is just too useful. ;)

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@jasonz7119]

Thanks, a lot video don't shows how to lubricate the torsion springs, I learned it here.

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[@SuperKumail]

Great 👍

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[@brucemattingly6476]

Are the torsion spring outer drum bearings always sealed, and therefore do not need lubrication at bearing area..? If yes, then just use silicon or lithium grease on cable wound around drum bearing..? Thank you, much appreciated..!

[@raheelraza4542]

Hi, I just did it but my garage door won’t close anymore. I checked the sensors they both work good. Just the rail on top won’t pass. Please guide. Thank you

[@qazo]

wow thats more work than I anticipated! I was gonna do the exact opposite and just spray the track. Thank you. Should I clean the track with a dry towel or soap and water?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & that’s not a bad idea. Getting all dust and debris out of the track will go a long way.

[@normasearls4087]

Yes that is what I did to my door open and shut it till it sounded better and in that box started smoking 🤣

[@bealiberatore845]

Thank you. I learned a lot. I was using silicone, I guess is not the correct way.

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[@lorenzonaranjo3086]

I am a garage door technician And I say there is no reason to spray in the seam of that hand cuz all it is is a cylinder That way it holds the two parts of the Hinge together I say just spray on the joints Spray on the stems of the rollers Spray inside the track And make sure to spray the spring because that's where a lot of the popping noise comes from Unless you have a Wayne Dalton door with a torquemaster And the problem with a lithium grease it leaves a residue And that's something you don't want on a garage door Because over time Lubricating the door is going to get a lot of build-up I use a oil-based product It May drip a little bit But that can always be cleaned up just don't over lubricate it And make sure to hit the bearing plates at the end of the shaft

[@lorenzonaranjo3086]

And you can put lithium grease on the bottom of the rail Of the garage door opener And also put lithium grease on the sprocket Whether it is chain or belt It may be covered with a cap

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. We appreciate you reaching out to us & sharing your thoughts. That’s awesome. Enjoy your day. 😎👍🔧🔩

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@@lorenzonaranjo3086 😎👍🔧🔩

[@HappyLife-wv5ms]

What lubricant do you use?

[@jakeweisenberg3097]

My garage door has a small gap, at one end, does this mean it’s not centered.should I have a professional look at it? Thank you, Jake

[@a.o.k.1378]

My garage door parts r circa 1988 with the exception of the new Dura lift rollers I just replaced. I had to use 3 cans of gunk n the tracks to get everything nice n clean before I changed out the rollers. With that said, u r using a white lithium spray grease, but I want to know should I use the gunk spray to clean the latches/hinges first, and then add the spray silicone? OR do I just use the spray silicone on the latches as is? Thanks for your video!!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. It never hurts to take the extra time and clean the inner track prior to applying the lithium grease. Keep us posted on your DIY project. 👍

[@benjaminchen1964]

I bought this same can but right next to it was a can that said garage door lubricant but was silicone based. Also, my garage door opener was the screw type, neither chain nor belt driven. Lubed it with a light coat.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Very cool & we appreciate you sharing this. Sounds like you’re all squared away. Let us know if you have any questions. Enjoy your night. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@benjaminchen1964]

It was a great video & I found it very helpful. Thanks for making it. The can I bought, I don't think any came with the red tube & the one from the wd-40 didn't fit, so I had to just spray with the nozzle.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@benjaminchen1964 Thanks for sharing. 😁👍

[@terrythomas790]

By the sound of that door opening, what took you so long to decide to lube it? Its hard on the ears hearing dry metal parts rubbing together.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Terry Thomas 🤣 so true & we agree. It kinda fell down on the list until the weather warmed up. We appreciate you reaching out to us. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@christieherrington787]

You mentioned some have pulleys. Any maintenance on those?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Christie Herrington Thanks for watching, not to much MX to the pulleys. Keep us posted on your project. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

White Lithium grease Vs. WD40 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaeklIukprGDgbM

[@markschirripa3607]

Great video. Thanks. I'm in the process of lubricating my 28-year-old Sears opener for the first time. The reason that I'm lubing it is because it stops when I try to lower it, as though something is interfering with the safety beams. Nothing is interfering. The beams are plugged in and clean. Have you any experience with a similar "door hesitation" problem and using lube to solve it?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

We appreciate that Mark, thank YOU for reaching out to us. If lubricating unit doesn’t solve issue, you may want to re-program the (Travel System). Below is a helpful video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2fHanyDn96tm5Y Please keep us posted. Also if your into crypto trading, we just launched our new platform website. Toolboxtoken.com We DIYers need to stick together! 🧰

[@markschirripa3607]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders Thanks for the tip. I'll finish lubing it. Then I might try the re-programming. The latter sounds like it involves wires....not my strength. I forgot to mention something: This lowering problem happens in only cold weather. Thanks again.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@markschirripa3607 Thanks for the follow up, it’s likely that the lubrication is the best way to go!

[@zacksgaragedoorserviceandr1208]

You should disengage a garage door opener and see if your door is off balance because I can tell the door belt on the garage door opener has a lot of slack in it when the door is opening

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Zackary Hilton Thanks for sharing your thoughts Zackary. We hope you found the video helpful. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@l337pwnage]

+Zackary Hilton Those are galvanized springs, so I'm pretty sure they've gotten weak. That's normal. They just get weaker and weaker until the door opener breaks.

[@RamonAsher]

@@l337pwnage Or until the springs themselves break...talk about loud, expensive, and dangerous. Speaking of...these springs in the video do look weak, given the slack in that belt, and may need to be replaced, or at the very least tightened, because the motor seems to be struggling, and the slack in the belt indicates a lot of weight being pulled, which the springs should be compensating for.

[@l337pwnage]

@@RamonAsher True, which is why it is important to set the up-force correctly. Then, ideally, when the a spring breaks, the opener will just just not lift door, rather than break itself or the door trying to lift it with a broken spring. Sometimes, commercial doors and door openers are strong enough to survive that, but, often, residential ones are not. I got lucky with my door. One day it would only go 1/2 way up, when I looked at the door, I could see one spring had broken.

[@johnnybravoBoyah]

@@RamonAsher yeah the video maker got ripped off on the whole system I think. Mines chain driven Genie Very quiet & smooth + fast & my garage isn't new

[@hchernandez03]

I sprayed this stuff on the springs and now it squeaks when it wasnt before. Help!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching, the grease itself will continue to lubricate as the door is opened and closed. The squeaky noise should go away pretty quickly over the next few days of operating door. Please keep us posted. 👍

[@cherylspringtime]

I need to clean mine first, but they are somewhat greasy , what can I use before spraying with the grease?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Cheryl Springtime Thanks for watching & we hope the video helped. You may want to use a degreasing solution such as WD-40 to actually clean the rollers prior to spraying them with the highly recommended white lithium grease. Remember WD-40 is a decreasing product and white lithium grease is solely a lubricating product. We really enjoy making these helpful videos for our fellow DIY’ers. Many more helpful videos to come. Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@cherylspringtime]

DIY With Michael Borders ok thank you!

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Cheryl Springtime 😎👍🔧🔩

[@HappyLife-wv5ms]

If I already sprayed my chain with WD40 🤪….what should I go now? Would it be a good idea to now apply garage door lubricant?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. You may want to complete a friendly cleaning of the WD-40 prior to applying the lithium grease. Keep us posted on your project. 😎👍

[@normasearls4087]

I noticed you have 2 springs on your door should a 2 car door have 2 springs?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. The unit in this video is a Chamberlain & is a two spring design. We have a Craftsman on a different 2-car garage door & it only has one spring. Hope this helps. Enjoy your night.

[@edwardmasannat8228]

If you cannot readily locate a lithium grease spray can you use a Teflon based lube spray?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Edward Masannat Thanks for watching Edward, we haven’t used a Teflon based lube before, can’t really give you an accurate recommendation. White Lithium grease is the best product we recommend. Hope this helps. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@terrythomas790]

You can get it at auto part stores. This grease is great on car door hinges, latches , cables, and any other exposed moving parts

[@stddisclaimer8020]

The video claims white lithium Blaster is more "popular" than the silicone Blaster, but is it better, and why?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching, personal preference on what you use, we are just showing you what works best for us.

[@MicrobyteAlan]

two by two, hands of blue.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@notsure1872]

Says don't spray the track then proceeds to spray the track. Lmao

[@MAXF1P1]

I noticed you were rubbing grease into spring with your hands. Fyi that spring could explode anytime.

[@jasonzupke1474]

WD-40 makes a white lithium grease for this application. Do not use the normal WD-40 because it is a degreaser.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@doloresm7396]

Learned this the hard way through the years. Everyone kept telling me to use WD-40 on the door and I couldn't understand why it didn't lub anything. Yeah, I use the lithium grease now. Kinda makes one feel like an idiot. It wouldn't be so bad if I didn't sell this for a living. Ya know, machine tools and consumable tooling and MRO supplies. Yeah, I feel like an idiot with this one.

[@jasonzupke1474]

@@doloresm7396 As a kid we used WD40 on our bike chains which only helped for 1/2 a day.

[@scott1564]

@@doloresm7396 the guy who installed my GDO used a mixture of WD40 and motor oil! He did it at the direction of his boss. They did a competent install job but I'm not sure what they were thinking in terms of lubricant. Talk about a dirt magnate! Even if the hack worked, it was way too thin to stick to anything.

[@zeypo]

I lubricated with wd40, it fixed the problem, but now i want to use the lithium grease, how long do i have to wait before i can apply the lithium grease and also do i and can i clean the wd40 away?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. WD40 will usually last roughly 6-8 months however if you notice a significant difference in lubrication strength before then, you can apply white lithium grease. 😎👍

[@rss608]

tried this, white grease just dries up hard and a huge mess to clean up. use light spray oil lube of most any kind. do the rollers too.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & sharing. We have had great experience with lithium grease. 😎👍

[@goodcitizensinactionnow9601]

I went to Home Depot this morning and got the blaster lubrication spray with the "Garage Door" written on the label. Unfortunately this is not the lithium grease that I thought it would be. My question is can I still spray white lithium over the silicone spray I've already made on my garage door joints?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & great question. We personally recommend removing as much as the silicone as you can prior to applying the white lithium grease. If interested in purchasing this product, visit our Amazon affiliate link below. amzn.to/3rZc8Tc 😎👍🔧🔩

[@goodcitizensinactionnow9601]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders thanks for your answer. What happens if white lithium and silicone mix? Yes I think I had white lithium before but I didn't remember. So I just followed the label which turned out to be regular silicone. And that leads me to ask you Why is the can that says garage door contains silicone instead of the white lithium? What is the difference between the two

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@goodcitizensinactionnow9601 Thanks for watching & this really depends on who you ask. At the end of the day, they are both designed to lubricate. As far as them mixing, we don’t really have a good answer on whether it’s good or bad or an issue at all... we’ve never mixed the two. Please keep us posted on your project.

[@goodcitizensinactionnow9601]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders I think at this point I am fine with having the silicone. How long do you think before the silicone wears out so I can apply the white lithium next time? Also with silicone, do I also have to wait about 24 hours before seeing the difference in opening and closing the garage door like you demonstrated towards the end of your video?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@goodcitizensinactionnow9601 Thanks for the reply, not a bad idea. Any garage door lubricant should last 12-18 months if applied correctly.

[@artiss92]

Do it work for headphones that got plastic

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@hotbrakepads]

…2 days later after replacing all the rusty wheels… “listen to how great it sounds”. 😂😂😂

[@chozen_juan]

Ive followed everything in this video and used the same white lithium blaster spray. My garage door is from Precision and its about 5 years old. Its still insanely loud. Ive used an entire can of blaster spray getting the springs, hinges, sides of rollers, and both sides of the guide rail. Nothing is working. Ive opened and closed the door about 40 times. Its still very noisey. Any idea what my issue could be?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. It’s very possible that the track is ever-so-slightly offset.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Any update?

[@BIG_DRU]

Get rid of those steel rollers...get nylon rollers with 13 ball bearings and change old pulleys...the only noise I hear now is from the motor, difference is like night and day....

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

BIG DRU Thanks for watching & we hope the video helped. We appreciate you sharing your thoughts. 😀 Let us know if you have any questions. Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@doloresm7396]

Exactly.

[@jester_killzem3005]

I’ve done this TWICE and my door is still kinda noise, can’t pinpoint where. Only 7-8 months old

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching, it might be a squeaky roller…🤔

[@jimdreger4626]

You said to check out your review of lithium vs WD40. It would have been very helpful and saved me a lot of time if you had linked to the video in your comments above.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching. We have attached a link below. We appreciate you reaching out to us. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaeklIukprGDgbM 😎👍🔧🔩

[@Indigo_Moon_]

Oh shoot! I found your video after watching others that said to spray the track and the black chain part that you were so careful not to spray 😭 I also used a silicone based product,, as I was told at the hardware store that in the desert climate, it's best to use silicone.. 😢 Is that even true? Have I royally screwed myself,, or is there some way to fix it? Will spraying those parts you said not to spray harm my door long term?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching, a quick friendly wipe-down of the track with a paper towel should be enough. White lithium grease is what we found works best for our mission. No need to stress, we just recommend removing the silicone from the track. 😎👍

[@Indigo_Moon_]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders Whew, thank goodness!! Thank you for responding!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@Indigo_Moon_ We are here to help, reach out to us any time!

[@jhindson88]

Correct do NOT use WD40 degreaser but WD40 brand White Lithium Grease is fine

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Hey Jim, thanks for watching. WD40 White Lithium grease is a recommended alternative to B’Laster White Lithium grease. 😎👍 Let us know if you have any questions and hey if you’re into crypto trading, join our DIY ecosystem. toolboxtoken.com Reach out to us any time! 🧰

[@thomasmorrison675]

All the lithium grease does is collect dirt, dust and grime no matter where you spray it.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. Ours hasn’t gathered any of that…🤔…however it no longer looks brand new and fresh. 😁👍

[@BonitaKayAllen]

Did I see a white knight with a shield and sword just to the left of the shed outside?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & that was the previous home owners. They took it soon after we purchased place. We replaced it with our DIY Raptor. Check out the video link below, you might get a kick out of it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXfKhHmpm51nf8U Hope all is well. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@randygomez952]

I don't know what I was thinking but I actually greased my tracks I want to know if you have any suggestions for me to get the grease out of there it's pretty caked in there and this is not a joke I know it sounds like one I just noticed it right now LOL but I really did put grease I thought it would help and also I put spray on the chain that's because the stupid garage door repairman told me to but I don't think that's correct either

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & we appreciate you sharing this. It’s easier that one may think. We recommend using normal paper towel to wipe as much of the grease out of the track as possible. As you clean the track and come across the roller wheels, we also recommend wiping the grease off the black plastic roller wheels. Keep us posted. 😎👍

[@randygomez952]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders once again my KZbin Community has pulled me from the flame and I thank you so much God bless

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@randygomez952 We appreciate the reply, us DIYers need to stick together!!!! 😁👍

[@fred4687]

Try mineral spirits to get rid of any residue, and also use it during periodic maintenance for a final clean after cleaning out the guides 1st using an old rag etc. For the chain just a light brush of chain lube over the links does the trick.

[@Cb3po95]

Is it bad If I sprayed my chain once?

[@squirrelattackspidy]

The noise still sounds loud enough to attract zombies. Maybe even a horde.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

😁...Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. Below is a link to our video showing full lubrication procedure. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5e4knywh7ibq8U 😎👍🔧🔩

[@michellefoster4260]

Professionals recommends cleaning the tracks with carburetor or brake cleaner. Don't use lubricant on the tracks it can cause slip.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & sharing, hope all is well.

[@mark9447]

How often should I lubricate my garage door?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Mark Thanks for watching Mark. We hope the video helped. Great question & we have had great luck with this grease product. We lubricate our garage door every other Spring. Hope this helps! We really enjoy making these helpful videos for our fellow DIY’ers. Many more helpful videos to come. Let us know if you have any questions. Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@l337pwnage]

+Mark some say once a year, I think I heard at least one person say every 6 months. I think just lube it once if you haven't yet, then pick your own timetable. Once you do it, you probably won't stop yourself from looking at it once on a while, lol. If you have kids in the house or that visit, however, then a once a year 'safety check" isn't a bad idea and you can decide to lube it then if you want.

[@zacksgaragedoorserviceandr1208]

Your emergency release handle is upside down

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Zackary Hilton Thanks for watching & we hope the video helped. We really enjoy making these helpful videos for our fellow DIY’ers. Many more helpful videos to come! 😀 Let us know if you have any questions. Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@mrpcakes]

whaaa? mine is the same way.. how should it go ?

[@zacksgaragedoorserviceandr1208]

Pah Tryk You just have to untied a little night that’s on the bottom and flip it around you should be able to read the handwriting on the emergency release handle

[@zacksgaragedoorserviceandr1208]

Innoway you leave the key at the door as you don’t spray inside because it’s pointless and it’s going to get dust and debris inside do you want to use a silicone lubricant not white lithium grease like that because it is very unsightly and aching heart in overtime and it can mess up your door pretty badly I use PB blaster garage door lubricant and it works very well and I’ve been using it for years and I have not had a single problem and not really no dust compares on any of the door parts and it works for a long time

[@10010011001100110101]

'Dying dog sounds play' That sounds alot better

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Will 😆...so true, a very unpleasant sound when all parts are not properly lubricated...thanks for watching. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together. Many more helpful videos to come! 😀 Please subscribe to the channel and Ring your KZbin Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@richhoops2413]

It got my dogs attention...lol

[@johnnybravoBoyah]

He got ripped with that door , mines chain driven and with an insulated door so it's not cheap . Mines quiet and faster. So that's interesting & I wonder why *Note my garage is older then his

[@magatow1906]

'Murica

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Good morning, just poured a cup of coffee and am sitting down to answer any and all questions for the DIY community. Thanks for watching. Let us know if you have any questions and hey if you’re into crypto trading, join our DIY ecosystem and become part of an exclusive group of DIYers. toolboxtoken.com Reach out to us any time! 🧰

[@001looker]

I never lubricate the garage and it been working fine for over 20 years. No reason to start doing it now.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Michael Lawn Thanks for watching & that’s awesome. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@sharabi21]

Need to have a steady LOUD voice.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & we appreciate it. Sorry for any audio inconveniences. Let us know if you have any questions. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@trimcarpenter]

Bull