I need something to dress my door seals with

StealthMode · 05-18-08, 08:18

My door seals are the source of a lot of rattles/squeaks on my 02 VW Jetta. What can I use to lube these that doesn't dry up after a day? I usually use 303 with good results, but yea, after a day or two it's back... Not sure I want to soak them with WD-40 or something smelly

Would Black Wow be good for this?

On a second note, is there any adhesive felt tape that would stick well to door seals that I could use? I am really at a loss as to what to do about this. Of course now this might be under the wrong sub-forum now.. Anyway, thanks for any suggestions.

shine · 05-18-08, 08:54

1Z einszett Gummi Pflege might be worth a try. I haven't used it much so I can't say how long it lasts.

abbeysdad · 05-19-08, 06:38

I've never really heard of door squeaks because of gasket dressing - dressing just keep gaskets new longer. Are you sure you don't need to have the door alignment checked?

StealthMode · 05-19-08, 08:59

No, the seals aren't squeaking because of dressing, I need a dressing that lasts awhile so the seals are lubed so to speak so they don't squeak. It's a common problem with VW's and 5 Series BMW's. Over time the seals dry out and cause a sound that is similar to a rattle or squeak. My door is aligned and my hinges are tight.

Eliot Ness · 05-19-08, 09:25

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Originally Posted by shine

1Z einszett Gummi Pflege might be worth a try. I haven't used it much so I can't say how long it lasts.

+ 1 on the Gummi Pflege. It seems to work pretty well when I have used it. The wife used to have a car door that would freeze shut in the winter. One application of the Gummi Pflege about 3 years ago has eliminated that problem.

A similar product that (I think) Accumulator prefers is the Wurth Rubber Care:

Wurth Rubber Care Gel Stick is easy-on rubber care for your seals and weatherstripping.

Both products seem pretty similar with the same style applicator, etc..

Accumulator · 05-19-08, 09:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eliot Ness

+ 1 on the Gummi Pflege. ..A similar product that (I think) Accumulator prefers is the Wurth Rubber Care:

Wurth Rubber Care Gel Stick is easy-on rubber care for your seals and weatherstripping.

Both products seem pretty similar with the same style applicator, etc..

Yeah, side-by-side testing I preferred the Wurth, but both are very good. I don't use the bottle-top foam applicator as it gets soiled in a big/gross way; I put the stuff on a swab/foam/whatever and apply with that.

they call these things "sticks" as if they were like ChapStick but they're really just bottles of liquid with a foam pad on top.

Wurth also makes an aerosol spray called "Rubber Care" that I like, but I'd spray it on an applicator instead of risking overspray-mess. Gotta work fast as the carrier agents evap really quick.

tom p. · 05-19-08, 09:55

I've got 4 variations of this product: the Wurth spray and stick, the 1Z stick and the ZYMOL "Seal" liquid. I think I prefer the 1Z stick product - - I've had good results with it. However, I was not trying to cure a squeaking issue. You may want to check out the ZYMOL stuff - - it really softens the gasket nicely.

NSXTASY · 05-19-08, 10:01

I use FK1 108

jedovaty · 05-19-08, 01:16

There's stuff you can get from a chevy dealer called "Krytox", but it is seriously expensive (almost $200 for 9fl oz).

One link provided to me by a friend:
Krytox III - ProwlerOnline, Plymouth/Chrysler Prowler Discussion Forum

SuperBee364 · 05-19-08, 01:21

Stoner Trim Shine works on rubber door seals pretty well. Use a piece of cardboard as an over spray shield. Wiping it with an MF afterward helps prevent splotchy looking areas.

detailjohn · 05-19-08, 01:23

Mark-V's bumper gelle works great.

BigJimZ28 · 05-19-08, 01:27

save yourself some $ & buy dielectric grease

have use it and spray Silicon lube for years per old GM info
(it is still recommended @ the dealer last time I checked)

food for thought ....I have a 81 Z-28 Camaro that has been outside 24-7 for the 10+ years I have owned it and treating the top-top seals and door seals with dielectric grease & spray Silicon lube
and THEY STILL DO NOT LEAK! if you know anything about these cars that is a feat

also the seals on the conv top of my 97 z-28 camaro are in great shape for 11 years old and spending as much time as possible @ the shore