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Treating weatherstripping to prevent damage Posted by REM in Seattle [Email] (#4) [Profile/Gallery] (more from REM in Seattle) on Sun, 22 Jan 2012 06:43:16 In Reply to: Frozen trunk...., Ben, Sun, 22 Jan 2012 02:18:53 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
Modern weatherstripping used for the door, window, trunk, and convertible top seals is typically rubber or synthetic rubber. It is best use some towels or rags and clean the weatherstripping with soap and water prior to applying any treatment. After cleaning the weatherstripping, some people just use their favorite vinyl & rubber cleaner/conditioner to treat the weatherstripping.
I prefer to use a silicone grease or Sil-Glyde Lubricating Compound (polypropylene glycol grease) on all the weatherstripping around the doors and trunk. Both will keep the weatherstripping from sticking to the door jamb and tearing, especially in freezing weather. They will also protect against deterioration from ozone. Apply the grease directly to a clean lint free rag and then wipe a thin layer onto all the weatherstripping. When finished, take a fresh lint free rag and lightly wipe the weatherstripping to remove any excess. Silicone grease is readily available at auto parts stores either as silicone grease or as "dielectric grease". Sil-Glyde Lubricating Compound is available at many NAPA and other auto parts stores.
Another option is to use a product like Wurth “Rubber Care Gel Stick” or 1Z einszett "Gummi Pflege". Both come in a sponge-tipped bottle like liquid shoe shine, so it does not drip or splatter.
REM in Seattle
2005 Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible; Steel Gray metallic; 5-speed; 36,000 miles
1998 Saab 900SET; Silver metallic; 5-door; Automatic; 127,000 miles
_______________________________________ REM in Seattle Current: 2013 Volvo XC60 R-Design, Rebel Blue, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic 2024 MINI Cooper S Convertible, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 6-speed manual Former: 2005 Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible, Steel Gray metallic, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 5-speed 1998 Saab 900SET 5-door, Silver, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider convertible, Alfa Red, 2.0L 4-cyl, 5-speed 1984 Saab 900T 3-door, Red, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 5-speed
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