Maintaining Weather Seals

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Oct 21, 2009 | 04:17 AM

pheer

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Maintaining Weather Seals

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

Oct 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

Oct 21, 2009 | 10:25 AM

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thanks, link doesnt work for me, i'll try googling around for it...

Oct 21, 2009 | 10:30 AM

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dielectric grease works for me,

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Oct 21, 2009 | 10:39 AM

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I use Silicone Spray

Oct 21, 2009 | 10:57 AM

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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.