Heavy Type III doors

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Heavy Type III doors

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I have a problem with the doors on my Type III, the car stood for 9 years so the doors remained shut for that long, what has now happened is the hinges are now very very tight and the doors are a pain to open close, I have tried Q20 nearly a whole can but no luck, any ideas ???
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Post by eben »

I think some of the models had a little oil/grease cap on the top of the hinge... Might be worth having a look...
Alternatively have someone lift the door while you have a good spray with the q20 to see if you can get some into the hinges..


BTW Q20 is good for releasing but the door will start squeeking in a few days. Use some mineral oil or hinge grease.

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Post by IMPI »

If you are to repaint then use a torch to heat the hinges at the hinge part the heat breaks the rust and loosens them quik but you loose the paint.
I also use some oil and soak them liberally.
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Post by GL T4 »

Hi
I agre with Impi, I have used Prolong spray this werks as well,A littel every day will loosen the hing.
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