Only silicone based dressings will cause cracking and fading overtime. The vast majority (including newer Amorall) are water based. This can be different for tire shines but any good OTC dash dressing will not cause cracking or fading. [/quote]
What about silicon for weather strip protection and conditioning? I have read it is good for rubber seals? [/quote]
Silicone is great for moisturizing rubber seals but it is the water repellant that causes rubber seals to crack and fade in this case. If you are going to use it I would spray it on a towel and apply. That way these is only a small amount being applied versus spraying directly on the seals. I would try 303 on rubber seals as it it will moisturize better then silicone based lubricants and it wont dry them out over time. I apply a light coating every few months and they look great. 303 is perfect for just about everything in your car except for glass and carpet haha [/quote]
What do you think about Vinylex compaired to 303? [/quote]
a great product but I dont care for the shine. It isnt bad but I like a much more muted look. Closer to factory
What about silicon for weather strip protection and conditioning? I have read it is good for rubber seals? [/quote]
Silicone is great for moisturizing rubber seals but it is the water repellant that causes rubber seals to crack and fade in this case. If you are going to use it I would spray it on a towel and apply. That way these is only a small amount being applied versus spraying directly on the seals. I would try 303 on rubber seals as it it will moisturize better then silicone based lubricants and it wont dry them out over time. I apply a light coating every few months and they look great. 303 is perfect for just about everything in your car except for glass and carpet haha [/quote]
What do you think about Vinylex compaired to 303? [/quote]
a great product but I dont care for the shine. It isnt bad but I like a much more muted look. Closer to factory