Weatherstripping conditioner?

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May 27, 2007 | 04:48 PM

SmallTires

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Weatherstripping conditioner?

Well at the present moment I have been detailing the car most of the afternoon. However I am lacking in care department of my weatherstripping. I had a thirdgen that leaked like there was no tomorrow. Thankfully my t/a doesn't, yet, and I would like to keep it that way. Is there a specific conditioner I need to put on them, or even a proper cleaning procedure to make sure they stay leak free for years to come? I already never remove the tops which puts alot less wear on it already (should have bought a hardtop), however I figure regular maintence would be a definite imporvement.

May 27, 2007 | 05:55 PM

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Silicone grease.

May 28, 2007 | 01:07 AM

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Silicone grease.

AKA dielectric grease

May 28, 2007 | 04:55 AM

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^ and it doesn't take much to cover a lot of area. One of those tiny tubes you find at the parts store will do the weather stripping around the doors, tops and hatch several times.