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Old 09-19-2011, 12:50 AM
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Im a n00b to the site and i did some searches and havent found what i wanted....are there any brands for reconditioning my seals *t-top, window, hatch, etc... basically my seals are pretty faded and probably could be replaced, but to be cheap about it, i want them to look pretty for now. Any suggestions? Thanks. Chris.
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It doesn't get better than this. Its pretty much the industry standard.

http://www.detailersdomain.com/1Z-ei...tick_p_77.html
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Awesome. Thank you!
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Ya if he tells you whats best better listen lol
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Can this be used if the window seals already leak water in heavy rain?
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Originally Posted by bad_408_vert
Can this be used if the window seals already leak water in heavy rain?
if you want i can pm you once i get the stuff and i can hose it down and see if mine leaks, mine doesnt leak in the rain, only in a high pressure car wash or something.
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Originally Posted by GoFast908Z
It doesn't get better than this. Its pretty much the industry standard.

http://www.detailersdomain.com/1Z-ei...tick_p_77.html
Thanks! Got some for myself...
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It's not meant to stop water, just condition the rubber. You'll need new seals or at least adjust it if its leaking
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Can we use this on rubber hoses (radiator/pcv)/seals in the engine bay as well to improve their appearance?
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I heard people saying that Dialectric grease is what should be used on them and that they will puff up a little after its absorbed.

Never tried it so dont take my word for it. Nonetheless I will try it and report later
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Just got my Gummi Pflege Stift in the mail today. Trying it out later tonight. How the hell are you supposed to pronounce this?
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Originally Posted by ZexGX
Just got my Gummi Pflege Stift in the mail today. Trying it out later tonight. How the hell are you supposed to pronounce this?
Cool!

Pronouced "Flej"
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Ive been using the Einzett Gummi Pflege for a few years, no need to look elsewhereas this stuff works so well.
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Worked GREAT on the rubber molding along the bottom edge of the door windows! Made the weatherstripping feel pretty good and look a little less dry/old, but it didn't change the sealing qualities of it very much if at all.
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Originally Posted by SS DNA
I heard people saying that Dialectric grease is what should be used on them...

That's what the owners manual recommends.
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Originally Posted by ZexGX
Worked GREAT on the rubber molding along the bottom edge of the door windows! Made the weatherstripping feel pretty good and look a little less dry/old, but it didn't change the sealing qualities of it very much if at all.
Its not going to repair any damage or degredation in the rubber thatsw already done though. If you had sealing problems before, you will still have the same sealing problems. It will keep the seals from degrading any further though.
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Originally Posted by GoFast908Z
It doesn't get better than this. Its pretty much the industry standard.

http://www.detailersdomain.com/1Z-ei...tick_p_77.html
YEP, I like it so much I bought several just to make sure I don't run out.




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