Lock de-icer application in Exeter
Professional lock de-icer application services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
15-20 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Lock de-icer applied to your car doors and boot. Preventative treatment to stop locks freezing in winter - saves you being locked out on frosty mornings.
Don't Get Locked Out This Winter
Frozen car locks on a frosty morning when you're late for work is properly frustrating. Preventative treatment stops locks freezing - but realistically, this is something most people do themselves.
💡 Pro tip: Keep emergency de-icer in your pocket, not in the car. Otherwise it's locked inside when you need it.
Treated vs Untreated
| ✅ Treated Locks | ❌ Untreated |
|---|---|
| Locks work in frost | Frozen solid |
| Doors open normally | Seals frozen shut |
| 2-minute job prevents hassle | 20 minutes struggling in the cold |
| Lasts all winter | Every frost is a problem |
What You Get
🔧 The Treatment
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Locks | Spray lubricant into all locks |
| Seals | Lubricate door seals |
| Check | Test all doors and boot open freely |
📦 What's Included
- Lock lubricant/de-icer
- Door seal treatment
- All doors and boot done
Pricing Guide
| Service | Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Full car lock treatment | 15-20 mins | £60 |
Based on £60 minimum. Realistically only makes sense as add-on to other work.
Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ Having other work done - adds minimal time
✅ Elderly or immobile - can't easily do it yourself
✅ Fleet vehicles - multiple cars to prep
✅ Winter service package - part of seasonal prep
Why Choose Us for Lock de-icer application in Exeter?
Locks protected from freezing
Quick winter prep service
Prevents being locked out
Door seals treated too
What to Expect
Step 1: Lock Treatment
Spray lubricant or de-icer into all lock cylinders - doors, boot, fuel cap.
Step 2: Seal Protection
Apply silicone lubricant to rubber door seals so they don't freeze to the car frame.
Step 3: Test
Check all doors open freely and locks work smoothly.
🔧 DIY Tips
This is absolutely a DIY job:
🔧 What you need
- Lock de-icer or dry lubricant spray (£3-5)
- Silicone spray for rubber seals (£4-6)
- 5 minutes
- Your car
🛠️ How to do it
- Buy lock de-icer spray from Halfords or supermarket
- Spray into each lock cylinder
- Work the key in and out few times
- Spray silicone on door rubber seals
- Wipe off excess
- Done
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Using WD-40 (attracts moisture)
- Over-lubricating (drips everywhere)
- Forgetting boot and fuel cap locks
- Doing it after locks are already frozen (too late)
💡 Pro trick: Keep a can of emergency de-icer in your coat pocket through winter. If locks do freeze, you can heat the key with a lighter and carefully insert it. Or use de-icer spray if you remembered to keep it outside the car.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🔧 Honest advice: This is one you should probably do yourself. It's a 5-minute job with a £3 can of spray. Only makes sense to pay for it if I'm already there doing other work.
When to do it: October/November before the first proper frost. Then again mid-winter if needed.
Keyless cars: Less relevant as there's no key lock. But boot and fuel cap can still freeze, and door seals can freeze shut.
Devon winters: We don't get arctic conditions but frost is common November through March. Worth treating locks before winter arrives.
Emergency solution: If locks are frozen and you forgot to prep, warm the key with a lighter and carefully insert. De-icer spray works fast but only if you can access it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly is lock de-icer application?
Treating car locks with lubricant and de-icer spray to prevent them freezing in winter. Also lubricate door seals so they don't freeze shut. Takes minutes but saves you being locked out on frosty mornings.
Can't I just use WD-40?
WD-40 isn't ideal - it attracts moisture. Proper lock lubricant or graphite powder works better and lasts longer. De-icer spray for emergencies is different again - that's for when locks are already frozen.
When should this be done?
Before winter properly arrives - October/November in Devon. Once locks are already frozen, you need emergency de-icer spray (keep in your pocket, not in the locked car!).
What about keyless entry cars?
Less relevant - no key locks to freeze. But boot locks and fuel caps can still freeze. Also worth treating door seals so they don't freeze shut.
Is this really worth paying for?
Honest answer - probably not unless you're having other work done. Takes 2 minutes to spray locks and lube seals yourself. Call me if you're elderly or immobile and need help, otherwise buy a can of lock de-icer for £3.
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