Maintaining weatherproofing
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Maintaining weatherproofing
I've heard you're supposed to lube or condition the rubber rainguard trim on cars, the cars "swim trunks" if you will.
I've heard you're supposed to use Di-electric grease. I got a can of it, but the directions say it's for protecting electrical contacts etc. with no mention of the use I speak of.
ANYONE?
I've heard you're supposed to use Di-electric grease. I got a can of it, but the directions say it's for protecting electrical contacts etc. with no mention of the use I speak of.
ANYONE?
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From: Thousand Oaks California
If you are referring to the black rubber weatherstrips, As per the owner's manual:
Weatherstrips
Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last
longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply
silicone grease with a clean cloth. During very cold,
damp weather frequent application may be required. See
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-11.
Page 6-11, 6-12:
Weatherstrip
Conditioning
Dielectric Silicone Grease
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, in
Canada 992887).
Weatherstrips
Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last
longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply
silicone grease with a clean cloth. During very cold,
damp weather frequent application may be required. See
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-11.
Page 6-11, 6-12:
Weatherstrip
Conditioning
Dielectric Silicone Grease
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, in
Canada 992887).
Last edited by calemasters; Apr 2, 2007 at 11:07 PM.
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In the past, on C4s, dielectric grease has in fact been one of the recommended lubricants. There are others, too.
I've used a variety of stuff, never having broken down and actually gotten the grease. All have worked to preserve. 303 Protectant, something from Fuller-Brush, Meguiar's stuff, etc.
I've used a variety of stuff, never having broken down and actually gotten the grease. All have worked to preserve. 303 Protectant, something from Fuller-Brush, Meguiar's stuff, etc.
