What for treating rubber and weatherstripping?

[JHZR2]

Originally Posted By: Torino
One of the old timers tricks (includes me) is to leave the doors open on the first latch when the vehicle is'nt being used. This keeps the stripping from being compressed all the time and keeps the door fit tighter. Cheap too John--Las Vegas.


that's actually a really good idea provided critters dust a d dirt don't get in...

Are doors usually watertight to rain on the first latch?

 

[Steve S]

Black Magic tire shine.

 

[roushstage2]

Originally Posted By: JHZR2
Originally Posted By: Torino
One of the old timers tricks (includes me) is to leave the doors open on the first latch when the vehicle is'nt being used. This keeps the stripping from being compressed all the time and keeps the door fit tighter. Cheap too John--Las Vegas.


that's actually a really good idea provided critters dust a d dirt don't get in...

Are doors usually watertight to rain on the first latch?
I have a feeling that is more for garaged cars...

 

[JHZR2]

But there can still be bugs and critters in a garage.... As wellas dust. And on nice days it is a nice idea for outside in controlled areas.

 

[Seguino]

Originally Posted By: Tdbo
I use silicone spray 2x a year as mentioned. I use Napa SilGlyde on my Mustang convertible because it tends to last longer than the spray and is more effective in lubricating the weatherstripping and silencing noise from the seal between theeatherstripping and the glass.

Is SylGlyde the same stuff used for disc brakes or is it a rubber lube?

 

[Tdbo]

Originally Posted By: Seguino
Originally Posted By: Tdbo
I use silicone spray 2x a year as mentioned. I use Napa SilGlyde on my Mustang convertible because it tends to last longer than the spray and is more effective in lubricating the weatherstripping and silencing noise from the seal between theeatherstripping and the glass.

Is SylGlyde the same stuff used for disc brakes or is it a rubber lube?


This is the stuff: http://www.napaonline.com/Search/Detail.aspx?R=BK_7651351_0274040522

 

[roushstage2]

Originally Posted By: JHZR2
But there can still be bugs and critters in a garage.... As wellas dust. And on nice days it is a nice idea for outside in controlled areas.
Understood. I was talking more about the rain/water dripping through. I don't think dust or bugs can quite get through the spaces that water can.

 

[FL-400S]

I will have to run by an Ace Hardware. I checked at walmart and they had no silicone spray. Home Depot had PB brand but it had petroleum in it.

 

[oilcoholic]

Get you some Jig-A-Loo. It is a non petroleum silicone lubricant. I've found it at Ace Hardware and True Value. I use it on all my weatherstripping and rubber seals.

 

[oilcoholic]

Originally Posted By: oilcoholic
Get you some Jig-A-Loo. It is a non petroleum silicone lubricant. I've found it at Ace Hardware and True Value. I use it on all my weatherstripping and rubber seals.


AAP sells Jig-A-Loo for about $4 and also Jig-A-Loo Graphite Extreme lubricant for about $4 a can. Check out their website: www.jig-a-loo.com

 

[FL-400S]

I went by Northern tool and they had stuff called Mag1 silicone spray. It was $4 but I didnt get it. I will get some Jig a Loo or syl glide.