It's pretty common stuff. I would think somebody there would have it? Good luck, that's all I have used so no other suggestions.
Lubricating the weatherstrip
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Lubricating the weatherstrip
I've seen guys post about using dielectric grease to lubricate the weatherstrip.
Mines not too bad yet but I think I ought to do something before it becomes a problem.
Dielectric grease is hard to get hold of here in England. Anyone used any other product or lubricant to do the job?
Mines not too bad yet but I think I ought to do something before it becomes a problem.
Dielectric grease is hard to get hold of here in England. Anyone used any other product or lubricant to do the job?
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Dielectric Silicone Grease from GM. Part number 12345579, (1 oz tube). A little dab will do ya!
Check with Gene Culley at www.gmpartshouse.com. He is a forum supporting vendor.
Check with Gene Culley at www.gmpartshouse.com. He is a forum supporting vendor.
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Thank you for this thread! I' ve been to 5 or 6 auto parts stores and two Chev. dealers looking for the silicon grease suggested in my '04's owners manual. They all wanted to sell me a can of silicon lubricant spray. As I predicted, the Chev. dealers just looked stupid when I asked for silicon grease. Thanks for the GM part number.
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Chevy dealers sell a silicone grease for the weather strips. Mid America Motorworks also sell it. David 
Try this: http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=873
Try this: http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=873
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I was hoping for some other wonder product
I did a search on Google UK and found one place that sells the stuff
Thanks for the offers
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I checked with them and they don't have anything that fits the bill. I eventually found it online at a specialist auto parts seller.
I just wish I could still drive down the road and choose from Autozone, Checker Auto Parts, Pep Boys..... Oh well......
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The product that GM recommends contains DuPont Krytox. It is pretty expensive from GM. There is an alternative to GM as a source it is a Pool and Spa Lube. You might want to use that as a search. It is also used as an "O" ring lube. We have a chain store here that sells it known as Leslie's but I think that is local.
A 100 gram tube goes for $5. here.
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A 100 gram tube goes for $5. here.
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The product that GM recommends contains DuPont Krytox. It is pretty expensive from GM. There is an alternative to GM as a source it is a Pool and Spa Lube. You might want to use that as a search. It is also used as an "O" ring lube. We have a chain store here that sells it known as Leslie's but I think that is local.
A 100 gram tube goes for $5. here.
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A 100 gram tube goes for $5. here.
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Don't need a pool in England. Way too cold
Only have a hot tub now
Thanks anyway.
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I use "303 Aerospace protectant" for my weatherstripping.
You might be able to find it in stores.
Option B:
http://www.303-products.com
You might be able to find it in stores.
Option B:
http://www.303-products.com