Weather strip question
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Weather strip question
My C5 weather strips especially top of the roof rear of Targa top is dry rotting. Can anyone recommend a weather strip revitalizer that put the moisture back into rubber seals to make
it last longer and protects it from environment?
it last longer and protects it from environment?
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I used dielectric grease on all my weatherstripping. I used some generic stuff from an auto parts store, but I think it's basically the same stuff in the actual GM brand weatherstripping lube, dielectric grease.
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Years ago I contacted a local body shop about what product they would recommend to keep the weatherstripping in good, pliable shape. They recommended some natural silicone lubricant. Bought a can of it and it works very well in treating the weatherstripping. Just another alternative to consider.
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Years ago I contacted a local body shop about what product they would recommend to keep the weatherstripping in good, pliable shape. They recommended some natural silicone lubricant. Bought a can of it and it works very well in treating the weatherstripping. Just another alternative to consider.
I also use electrical dilation grease every other year since I am not sure which one protects the best.
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The OEM weather strip to roof @ rear of Targa top is very expensive> I know you can get after market for around $160.00 but I don't know how well a/m weather strip is to oem far as fit
and sealing the targa top. I notice a/m weather strip has no sealant tape on like oem weather strip at certain spots. Have you replace one on your car?
and sealing the targa top. I notice a/m weather strip has no sealant tape on like oem weather strip at certain spots. Have you replace one on your car?
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The OEM weather strip to roof @ rear of Targa top is very expensive> I know you can get after market for around $160.00 but I don't know how well a/m weather strip is to oem far as fit
and sealing the targa top. I notice a/m weather strip has no sealant tape on like oem weather strip at certain spots. Have you replace one on your car?
and sealing the targa top. I notice a/m weather strip has no sealant tape on like oem weather strip at certain spots. Have you replace one on your car?
From what i have read, most of those aftermarket W/S are joined together at the corners with 45 degree glue joints verses the OEM which is injection molded as one piece.
Last edited by SG Lou; Feb 22, 2018 at 07:02 PM.
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Weather stripping is expensive..
I have a convertible 98 c5 and the 6 little 8-10" pieces I need are over $600.00.. I think it's in the expensive ball park.. I am gonna have to do it soon tho, along with a new top..
I have a convertible 98 c5 and the 6 little 8-10" pieces I need are over $600.00.. I think it's in the expensive ball park.. I am gonna have to do it soon tho, along with a new top..
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The next day I could see greasy areas on my door cards and other places it shouldn't be. But it cleaned up easy with isopropyl alcohol.