Weatherstrip & trim
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Racer
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From: Hershey PA
Weatherstrip & trim
What's the best preservative for weatherstripping that will keep it soft and looking good and won't turn color? I'm told petroleum products are not good for this. Also, the vinyl trim around the glass...what do I put on this to keep it satin and new looking? Thanks in advance.
Racer
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From: Bay Area California
Weatherstripping Preservative
Saw your inquiry and wanted to share what I found to work. Went to the local San Jose dealership and asked if they sold GM silicone grease for this purpose. Parts person indicated they didn't but would checked with their body repair/detail people.
He returned with a can of 3M Silicone Lubricant Plus (Wet Type) which they keep in supply for the dealership use. The 3M part number is 08877 on the can.
In use, it sprays on through a thin tube, spreads easily and remains on the rubber for a very long time. Looks great and appears to protect even in those areas directly exposed to the sun or exposed to engine bay heat. Hope this helps.
He returned with a can of 3M Silicone Lubricant Plus (Wet Type) which they keep in supply for the dealership use. The 3M part number is 08877 on the can.
In use, it sprays on through a thin tube, spreads easily and remains on the rubber for a very long time. Looks great and appears to protect even in those areas directly exposed to the sun or exposed to engine bay heat. Hope this helps.
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I use some stuff I got from a local body shop years ago - it's called Rubber-Seal Natural Silicone Lubricant. Works great on weatherstripping. Not sure if it is made anymore, but might be worth an inquiry.
