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My 2001 C-5 is in excellent condition and I have not noticed any deterioration/hardening of the rubber molding that lines the inside of the doors. The same for exterior rubber areas; however, since I plan to keep this car indefinitely, might it be a good idea to apply some sort of conditioner on the rubber? If so, does anyone have experience with such a product? A buddy of mine tried a product call Sil-Glide which is a lubricating compound containing silicone; however, even when he applied just a tiny bit to an area, it remained greasy to the touch. Any suggestions would bet appreciated.
to condition and protect all the weatherstrip in my C5 and I really like it. No greasy residue like when you use dielectric grease.
Gummi Pflege is a special rubber treatment that conditions rubber weather seals on car doors, windows and trunks reducing squeaks, rattles, wind noise and potential water leaks. Gummi restores color to dried out rubber and keeps them elastic while protecting them against the damaging effects of heat, freezing temperatures and UV rays. It uses a petroleum free, water-based formula. Easy-to-use shoe polish type applicator makes application simple without the mess.
I actually have some 303 listed for various purposes including rubber seals...I did not know ...I had used it on the dash and it worked great....since the product you showed is marketed specifically for rubber seals, I will check it out. Thanks to you and everyone who has given me much appreciated feedback.
My buddy used the Sil-Glyde and was most disappointed with it. The Sil-Glyde lubricating compound left a sticky residue on the seal around the car window and on the interior seal around the doors...very messy...I definitely will not use it.
My buddy used the Sil-Glyde and was most disappointed with it. The Sil-Glyde lubricating compound left a sticky residue on the seal around the car window and on the interior seal around the doors...very messy...I definitely will not use it.
Well, I've used Sil Glyde for years.... never had that problem. Perhaps your buddy didn't read the directions:
"Apply with a clean cloth, brush, sponge, or finger. Use sparingly. Remove excess"
Globbing it on and leaving it would indeed be messy. It is about the viscosity of Vasoline in a tube....Once applied and wiped with a soft cotton cloth, leaves the rubber clean. Won't leave any marks or deposits on skin or clothing. It appears to do an excellent job of lubing rubber molding or seals, and helps keep my 'Vert from leaking and squeeking.
Well, I've used Sil Glyde for years.... never had that problem. Perhaps your buddy didn't read the directions:
"Apply with a clean cloth, brush, sponge, or finger. Use sparingly. Remove excess"
Globbing it on and leaving it would indeed be messy. It is about the viscosity of Vasoline in a tube....Once applied and wiped with a soft cotton cloth, leaves the rubber clean. Won't leave any marks or deposits on skin or clothing. It appears to do an excellent job of lubing rubber molding or seals, and helps keep my 'Vert from leaking and squeeking.
Yes, it is. I have a four ounce tube of the stuff, I think it will outlast me. What I do is use my index finger, and apply a light coating of Sil Glyde to the rubber molding... it makes it really shiny at first. Then I wipe it lightly with a old white Tee shirt. I just now tried it... and after applying and wiping the section I applied it to.... I used a clean spot on the Tee shirt to see if any stains were evident..... none.
I suspect that the 303 is every bit as good..... but I didn't know about it 7 or 8 years ago, so bought the Sil Glyde.
05-19-2018, 12:34 PM
Conditioning rubber molding
