philiphere

The owners manual on my 2006 coupe suggests using silicone grease on rubber weatherstripping to eliminate squeaks. The closest thing I can find--after going to an auto parts store, Home Depot, Lowes, and Ace Hardware--is Gunk Liquid Wrench Silicone Spray. Label states suitable for rubber, wood, plastic, etc. Label further suggests that product be applied by spraying onto cloth and then applying to area. Is this product equivalent to silicone grease?

johnodrake

I can't say if it equivalent, but I have used it for years with good results.

But if you want the grease, you can find it here

philiphere

Thanks johnodrake!

Mr. Lucky

Silicone or silicon? Silicon grease (AKA, dialectric grease) is often used for this purpose, and can be found in larger radio or electronic supply houses (e.g., here).

However, the best stuff I have found is Gummi-Pflege, available at BMW dealerships and online.

07MontRedcp

GM part #s in the 2007 owners manual, page 444, are:

Weatherstrip Lubricant GM part # 36334770
Dielectric Silicone grease GM part # 12345579

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John Shiels

NAPA has it cheap in a decent size tube use VERY little as you don't want it tacky. It will spread if you work it.

C8-Vette

Dielectric silicone is available in tube form at any auto parts store. Even better, go to any dive shop or resturant supply store and buy non-toxic silicone. Stay away from spray silicones-too messy.

AndyF-Dallas

How often should the weather strippings be "greased"????????

C8-Vette

I do mine twice a year when I change over from painted to clear. I guess it good to do it when ever you it becomes noisey.

ronsc1985

Regular old silicone spray works just fine. Unless you have really bad hand eye coordination it is very easy to spray the seals. Wiped off any dripping with a rag and your done. Takes about 30 seconds for both sides.

sbnolan

If you use the spray (Ams oil has a good one I use everwhere but the bedroom) just spray it on a cloth then wipe it on! No mess and no worries about using to much.

Mikeceli

I have used the GM silicon(e) grease on my C5 for years. Twice a year, stays put much longer than the aftermarket silicone sprays. My weather strips are like new!

I use the Permatex dielectric grease on my other cars. Same as the GM, just a touch thicker.

dbradley

Does anyone know,,,, is KY silicone?

RWSjr

Don't know if it's silicone, but It'll make your rubber slick

Jacksonbart

Badump bump Tishhh.

DGXR

I have read up on this and the general suggestion is not to spray the aerosol silicone spray directly onto the weatherstripping as there are solvents in the aerosol product, solvents which can contribute to the deterioration of the rubberized foam material. Better to spray onto a cloth and wipe onto the weatherstripping, or just use the silicone grease or other non-aerosol treatment. Disregard if you found non-solvent silicone spray

Gearhead Jim

Wow, a 7 year old thread back from the dead!

But...

I use the dielectric silicone grease annually on all our weatherstripping, except the rubber (and metal) parts that can squeak on the targa top. GM now recommends Superlube Paste (not the spray!!!) on those, and I've found it works much better. It leaves a slight whiteish residue after a while, but works better at quieting the noise and lasts longer.