Dedicated rubber cleaner?

[MoneyJohn]

I am winter prepping the car, piece by piece. No matter what I apply to the rubber seals around the door, they always freeze shut. This year, I would like to clean those seals thoroughly before applying rubber conditioner (mostly 303 Rubber conditioner or dielectric grease). Is there any rubber cleaner that you like?
I tried soapy water, diluted car wash soap and super clean (1:4) but none really worked that well.

I was looking at these two, cleaner as well as conditioner

Meguiar's Marine/RV Vinyl and Rubber, Cleaner & Conditioner, 16 oz. M5716
https://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-M5716SP-Marine-Cleaner-Protectant/dp/B0000AY4YJ
and
Meguiar's M40 Mirror Glaze Vinyl & Rubber Cleaner & Conditioner, 16 oz.
https://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-Mirror-Rubber-Cleaner-Conditioner/dp/B0002SQYV4

But don't know if any one is better than the other. If Marine product will be better suited for the winter use etc.

Any input appreciated.

 

[Rick505]

Not sure about cleaning but when I lived where doors would freeze shut in winter I started using Silicone spray on the door seals. Well, the drivers door anyway. Other than when it rained then turned into freezing rain and coated the entire vehicle in ice, I didn't have issues with the door sticking to the rubber. At best I would simply clean with soapy water first. Whatever car wash soap I was using a the time and it was never anything special.

 

[PimTac]

My guess is that nothing will solve the issue if it gets cold enough. Some car designs are more prone to moisture ingress at the doors and hatch.

I have generally used a quick detail spray like Sonax Brilliant Shine Detailer to clean the jams and door edges. Follow up once or twice a year with Gummi Pflege.

 

[user52165]

This:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B004B8GTQG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

A little goes a long way. It works. On the same bottle 3 years for multiple cars.

Not a cleaner. Rubber should be clean before application. Works well for UV also.

Better deal:

https://smile.amazon.com/nextzett-9...3LR/ref=pd_cp_263_1/146-4224982-5105528?

 

[2010Civic]

Matt from Obsessed garage likes the Meguiars M40.

 

[Duffyjr]

My Lucerne's doors freeze easier than any other vehicle I have owned so last year I tried cleaning with Meguiras M39 and then hit it with the Gummi stuff and it didn't help at all, I also cleaned a waxed the door were it contact the rubber seals. I'm thinking maybe the Gummie I had was just old so I'm going to order a new bottle and give it a try.

I also have some Meguiras M40 so I will try that but it leaves a heavy residue vs the M39 so I wonder if it would counter act against the Gummi?

 

[kschachn]

I've just cleaned them with water mostly, and then put on a bit of Shin-Etsu grease. They don't freeze shut after that.

 

[PimTac]

Originally Posted by kschachn
I've just cleaned them with water mostly, and then put on a bit of Shin-Etsu grease. They don't freeze shut after that.



Shin-Etsu grease is another excellent option.

 

[DBMaster]

Silicone brake fluid is my first choice rubber cleaner/conditioner these days.

 

[Lowflyer]

Originally Posted by Rick505
Not sure about cleaning but when I lived where doors would freeze shut in winter I started using Silicone spray on the door seals.
ITs good for seals, but not so good for clothes (if you shortly lean on it)