I'm looking for a treatment for door gaskets
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It was actually another BITOGer who recommended silicone brake fluid several years ago. I bought a small bottle of it and have found that it works very well as a rubber conditioner, maybe even better than the silicone spray I used for decades prior. I just dampen a paper towel with it and wipe the seals. It does a great job on wiper blades, too.
Originally Posted By: Reddy45
If the seals are leaking, they need to be replaced.
I can't imagine it would be that expensive to buy a brand new gasket?
It's obvious you have not priced these. Some doors have 2 or 3 gaskets. And 2, 3, 4, 5 doors? Side cargo doors, hatchback - easy $200+ minimum. Some are complex designs. Some installs are a real PITA which means $$$.
Fix 'em if you can.
If the seals are leaking, they need to be replaced.
I can't imagine it would be that expensive to buy a brand new gasket?
It's obvious you have not priced these. Some doors have 2 or 3 gaskets. And 2, 3, 4, 5 doors? Side cargo doors, hatchback - easy $200+ minimum. Some are complex designs. Some installs are a real PITA which means $$$.
Fix 'em if you can.
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I use leather conditioner on mine.
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Originally Posted By: Or
You don't need to mail order pricey stuff. This is about like Shin etsu and $6 down the road.
Sil Glyde:
https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/BK_7651351
I use this on door, sun-roof, etc seals as well as some underhood hi-stress rubber parts. Works great.
This stuff even says right on the label to use it on seals. I may check this stuff out!
You don't need to mail order pricey stuff. This is about like Shin etsu and $6 down the road.
Sil Glyde:
https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/BK_7651351
I use this on door, sun-roof, etc seals as well as some underhood hi-stress rubber parts. Works great.
This stuff even says right on the label to use it on seals. I may check this stuff out!
Originally Posted By: aquariuscsm
Originally Posted By: Or
You don't need to mail order pricey stuff. This is about like Shin etsu and $6 down the road.
Sil Glyde:
https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/BK_7651351
I use this on door, sun-roof, etc seals as well as some underhood hi-stress rubber parts. Works great.
This stuff even says right on the label to use it on seals. I may check this stuff out!
I'll give a plus one. I use it on my vehicles. Works well and is economical.
Originally Posted By: Or
You don't need to mail order pricey stuff. This is about like Shin etsu and $6 down the road.
Sil Glyde:
https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/BK_7651351
I use this on door, sun-roof, etc seals as well as some underhood hi-stress rubber parts. Works great.
This stuff even says right on the label to use it on seals. I may check this stuff out!
I'll give a plus one. I use it on my vehicles. Works well and is economical.
Sil-Y-Glyd does work. If the seals are too far gone then you might need to look on Ebay or check a junk yard for a totaled car and strip them out. Cheaper than new and probably good enough.
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Best I've seen is the 'Gummi Pflege Stift' bottle.
+1 awesome stuff. But where on earth can you find it?
I bought mine from Amazon for ~$10 delivered (Amazon Prime member).
Originally Posted By: WhizkidTN
Best I've seen is the 'Gummi Pflege Stift' bottle.
+1 awesome stuff. But where on earth can you find it?
I bought mine from Amazon for ~$10 delivered (Amazon Prime member).
I've used the basic Silicone spray lube that you get at AA or AZ. I apply a heavy spray once in the spring and later when I winterize. Wiping down the metallic surface with a damp rag to keep grit away also goes hand in hand. This is all I've needed for the past 40 years.
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I would suggest Kleen-Flo's Honey Goo Holistic Rubber Care. Now, turtlevette's going to Google the product and think I've flipped.
Yes, it's a weird name, but it does a very nice job.
Yes, it's a weird name, but it does a very nice job.
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'Gummi Pflege Stift' bottle
http://www.autogeek.net/1z-einszett-rubber-care-stick.html
This is the stuff most Mercedes SLK owners use to keep all their door trim and folding hardtop rubber seals conditioned. I used it for many years on my 1999 SLK and now on my 2013 SLK. Kept all rubber like new. Very easy to use.
http://www.autogeek.net/1z-einszett-rubber-care-stick.html
This is the stuff most Mercedes SLK owners use to keep all their door trim and folding hardtop rubber seals conditioned. I used it for many years on my 1999 SLK and now on my 2013 SLK. Kept all rubber like new. Very easy to use.
Originally Posted By: Stevie
'Gummi Pflege Stift' bottle
That's as strangely named as the Honey Goo.
'Gummi Pflege Stift' bottle
That's as strangely named as the Honey Goo.
Originally Posted By: Garak
Originally Posted By: Stevie
'Gummi Pflege Stift' bottle
That's as strangely named as the Honey Goo.
It's German, go figure!
Originally Posted By: Stevie
'Gummi Pflege Stift' bottle
That's as strangely named as the Honey Goo.
It's German, go figure!
Wurth Rubber Care Silicone Free
Originally Posted By: Garak
I would suggest Kleen-Flo's Honey Goo Holistic Rubber Care.
Castor oil. The same main ingredient that is in SilGlyde, which is nothing like the silicone product Shin Etsu.
I would suggest Kleen-Flo's Honey Goo Holistic Rubber Care.
Castor oil. The same main ingredient that is in SilGlyde, which is nothing like the silicone product Shin Etsu.
Maybe not, but the Honey Goo does work well and has been very benign in my experience.
Another vote for Shin Etsu.
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