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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 11:51 PM
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What do you use to keep weatherstripping new looking?
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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 11:58 PM
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I use dielectric grease. You don't need much but its expensive
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Originally Posted by DeeGee
I use dielectric grease. You don't need much but its expensive

You can say that again Dave. Dielectric doesn't go away or be absorbed into the w/strip. use it sparingly or you will clean it up with your jacket (arm for you folks in the Sun Belt).
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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 01:05 AM
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GM weatherstrip emuslion. Its about $18.00 for a teeny tiny bottle.
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Originally Posted by DeeGee
I use dielectric grease. You don't need much but its expensive


Not so expensive if you get it at Wal-Mart or Pep Boys. And after I've rubbed in the grease really good, I use 303 Aerospace Protectant on my weatherstripping to keep it soft. Also VERY expensive. And it CAN'T be found at Wal-Mart or Pep Boys. I had to buy it from a local marine shop at $17 a pint!
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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 08:42 AM
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I've been using a silicone paste that I got from a local body shop. Seems to do a good job of keeping the weatherstripping nice and soft. You can also use dielectric grease on it.
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Not so expensive if you get it at Wal-Mart or Pep Boys. And after I've rubbed in the grease really good, I use 303 Aerospace Protectant on my weatherstripping to keep it soft. Also VERY expensive. And it CAN'T be found at Wal-Mart or Pep Boys. I had to buy it from a local marine shop at $17 a pint!
303 is great stuff! I use it on all the vinyl in my ski boat. It does a great job of keeping the material soft and protects it from the sun too.
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