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Old 10-21-2009, 04:17 AM
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i've tried a search for about 5 minutes and couldnt come up with anything...

i'm wondering how to properly maintain the weather seals on my car (doors, windows, t-tops) so that they don't crack or dry out or whatever...

i've heard putting a thin layer of baby oil on all of them the first day of winter is the thing to do....

any help is appreciated
Old 10-21-2009, 07:40 AM
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baby oil is what was recomended at the stealership. Weatherstrip treatments are also available.

http://www.maxperformancecars.com/in...=61&Itemid=126
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thanks, link doesnt work for me, i'll try googling around for it...
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dielectric grease works for me,

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I use Silicone Spray
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Either the factory service manual or the owners manual calls for silicone grease. (I don't remember which.)

I'd be reluctant to use any type oil (or petroleum distillate) on rubber as it could act as a mild solvent.
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Owners manual says to use dielectric silicone grease.
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Fluidfilm works good as well. There's a spnosor on here that has free samples. If you wanted to try it. http://ad.doubleclick.net/click%3Bh=...fluid-film.com




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