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Originally posted by SteelyDan View PostSquirt of WD 40 into the lock mechanism, or get Mrs BB to breath fire into it!
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Damn, thought this was going to be about a long overdue sequel to eyes wide shut
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As I think you are in Germany where it's currently very chilly, don't put boiling water anywhere near it, as when the water cools down you will end up with a block of ice that remains there until it warms up again. You could try some sort of chemical de icer or the key heating trick.
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Have you considered a flamethrower? Most good Army Surplus stores will have them, and they are also good for discouraging vandals too.
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Originally posted by EternalOptimist View Postwee on it.
but dont get too close
That trick worked for Mini door locks in the days when they were external.
Didn't work on cars where the lock was inside the door though. The cig lighter trick worked on that Beemer I had many years ago,.Last edited by Sysman; 2 February 2012, 19:44.
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well if you smoked you would have had a lighter and could simply have heated up your key.
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Originally posted by DodgyAgent View PostDont worry Global warming will be along in a few moments to unfreeze it
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Originally posted by BlasterBates View PostThe car boot is frozen shut i.e. the key won't turn.
Any tips?
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