Weatherstripping Conditioner
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Weatherstripping Conditioner
Anyone have any ideas that keep the weatherstripping around the doors in good shape. Started thinking about this since, well the car is a 2000 model...time for some PM.
What works well without leaving a mess?
What works well without leaving a mess?
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I tried "Back to Black" on our 2000 and my outer window seals have taken a beating in the Florida sun.
All the rest of the rubber came back fine and the plastic under the wipers came out even better..
But that shiney top thin film of my side window rubber is too far gone.
Waiting for some tips on the replacement of these on another thread.
All the rest of the rubber came back fine and the plastic under the wipers came out even better..
But that shiney top thin film of my side window rubber is too far gone.
Waiting for some tips on the replacement of these on another thread.
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That's what I've used. Just work it into the rubber and let it set for a while, then wipe off any excess, if any. I was skeptical about using the dielectric grease, because I thought it sounded weird, but must say the results are great.
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I think the owner's manual even mentions dielectric grease for weatherstripping maint. Make sure the rubber is clean first.
I roll down the windows, take the top off...then apply a smooth light coat on all the rubber. I let it set untouched until the next day to let it "soak" a bit, then lightly wipe off any extra. I do this once a year, and my '98 still looks mint!!
Good luck!
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Best to use the silicone grease from the tube rather than from a spray can.
The problem with the silicone dispensed from a spray can, is in the propellant used. Ironically, the propellant can be detrimental to the rubber.
A good test is to spray the caned product into a Styrofoam cup. If the cup dissolves, don’t use the product on rubber.
Sadly many spray silicones sold to protect rubber can actually harm the rubber.
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Best to use the silicone grease from the tube rather than from a spray can.
The problem with the silicone dispensed from a spray can, is in the propellant used. Ironically, the propellant can be detrimental to the rubber.
A good test is to spray the caned product into a Styrofoam cup. If the cup dissolves, don’t use the product on rubber.
Sadly many spray silicones sold to protect rubber can actually harm the rubber.
Oh crap... good to know!
Now I have to go test all my cans of silicone spray.
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I use 303 Aerospace Protectant on all my rubber...
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I use Black Magic. It's like Armor All only different. 
It's a slimy silicone based protectant. Comes in a pump bottle. Clear product. I tried the grease but applying it is annoying. The slimy stuff wipes on easy and the excess removes easy. Works on dash pads, interior plastics, tires, whatever.
It's a slimy silicone based protectant. Comes in a pump bottle. Clear product. I tried the grease but applying it is annoying. The slimy stuff wipes on easy and the excess removes easy. Works on dash pads, interior plastics, tires, whatever.
