Weather Stripping Care
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Weather Stripping Care
What is a good way to treat the weather stripping around doors, roof, and hatch area. I've seen some companies recommend dielectic silicone.
You would think as greasy as dielectic is it would attract a lot of dust and dirt. It has been my belief that weather stripping needs to breath in order to stay pliable.
chris
You would think as greasy as dielectic is it would attract a lot of dust and dirt. It has been my belief that weather stripping needs to breath in order to stay pliable.
chris
Last edited by Blue260; Mar 21, 2005 at 05:22 PM.
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Originally Posted by Ron71
Yep. Dielectric silicone grease is recommended. Actually the GM owner's manual lists this as the best care for the seals as well.
The secret to using this that a little bit goes a long way...kinda like Brycreem! "A little dab will do 'ya!" (I guess I'm aging myself, huh?) 
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You can use the dielectric silicone grease and after you put it on and let it sit for a while, go over the weatherstrip with a clean rag to wipe the excess off. I used a product from a local body shop that is a 100% silicone lubricant and it seems to do well.
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After a thorough wash & dry, I let the strips get warm in the sun. Makes the dielectric grease spread alot easier. Wipe excess off with a clean rag.
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