Question using dielectric grease
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Question using dielectric grease
Recently I lubed my weatherstripping with dielectric grease. I noticed its properties feel much like petroleum jelly a.k.a vaseline. Now the question. My refrigerator manual said to keep the seals in good condition, a person could apply a small amount of petroleum jelly to them. Could this be done with weatherstriping on a car? Just asking after you quit laughing.
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I apply dielectric grease twice a year on all wheater stripping. Works like a charm! It lasts a long time and keeps the weather stripping moist and plyable. MY vette is 9 yrs old and the weather stripping is in perfect shape. Why mess with a good thing? Save the vasaline for other things.
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We used to use dielectric grease on the panel tops of the C3s to keep them from squeeking. It worked OK, but you did have a little dust to wipe off, especially if you put it on a little too thick.
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Years ago I actually took the time to read this: "Never let a latex condom touch oil in any form, such as petroleum jelly, baby oil, mineral oil and vegetable oil. Oil rots rubber." and decided not to use vaseline on weatherstriping. I use dieelectric grease and/or 303 Aerospace (on my cars).
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Recently I lubed my weatherstripping with dielectric grease. I noticed its properties feel much like petroleum jelly a.k.a vaseline. Now the question. My refrigerator manual said to keep the seals in good condition, a person could apply a small amount of petroleum jelly to them. Could this be done with weatherstriping on a car? Just asking after you quit laughing.
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http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-dielectric-grease.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dielectric
Dielectric grease is used to help seal electrical connections against water, dirt, etc. It depends on the contacts actually scraping enough grease off the contacts to complete the circuit.
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You might want to Google that.
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-dielectric-grease.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dielectric
Dielectric grease is used to help seal electrical connections against water, dirt, etc. It depends on the contacts actually scraping enough grease off the contacts to complete the circuit.
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-dielectric-grease.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dielectric
Dielectric grease is used to help seal electrical connections against water, dirt, etc. It depends on the contacts actually scraping enough grease off the contacts to complete the circuit.
yep, dialectic grease itself doesn't conduct electricity. if it did it would short out every connector you put it in!
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Years ago I actually took the time to read this: "Never let a latex condom touch oil in any form, such as petroleum jelly, baby oil, mineral oil and vegetable oil. Oil rots rubber." and decided not to use vaseline on weatherstriping. I use dieelectric grease and/or 303 Aerospace (on my cars).
On second thought, I don't think that based upon past performances mine would have enough exposure time to "rot".
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Way to broad of a statement, to be factual... Some oils and some rubbers get along just fine while others don't...
Jump to the C6 forum as this has been discused there...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...intenance.html
Jump to the C6 forum as this has been discused there...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...intenance.html
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It may work, but I'll stick with dielectric grease.
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dielectric grease application........
Dielectric grease is silicone based & it used as a insulator, keeps out moisture and also is a electrical componet lube. I use it sparingly on all electrical connections, including the plug boots. It can be used on "rubber ' components ( according to my Permatex box) without fear. Dielectric grease does not conduct current, if fact just the opposite it prevent voltage leaks around connections. But as others also point out, it will attract dirt, ect.
I have always used AeroSpace 303 UV protectant to clean and protect all " rubber "component parts. 303 is the safest tire sidewall protection product as well.
I have always used AeroSpace 303 UV protectant to clean and protect all " rubber "component parts. 303 is the safest tire sidewall protection product as well.
Last edited by dieseldave56; Feb 3, 2010 at 09:12 AM.
