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    Door Seals

    I`ve searched here and read many ideas on what to use on the rubber door seals. What I didn`t see was what NOT to use.

    A coworker was talking and said that using Armor All will dry out the seals. He suggested using lithium grease instead.

    What is the WORST thing to put on the seals? What are the facts and theories about the armor all and grease? He was just passing on information that he`d heard and was curious about that too.

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    Re: Door Seals

    Quote Originally Posted by 2005Accord
    I`ve searched here and read many ideas on what to use on the rubber door seals. What I didn`t see was what NOT to use.

    A coworker was talking and said that using Armor All will dry out the seals. He suggested using lithium grease instead.

    What is the WORST thing to put on the seals? What are the facts and theories about the armor all and grease? He was just passing on information that he`d heard and was curious about that too.
    The list of things NOT to use on them can be real long....what to use? Armour-all is not the best choice but it will do OK.....I use PB TR on my details and it works great.....its non greasy doesn`t leave residue on other parts and seems to add back in some life to the rubber
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    Re: Door Seals

    I guess you could use lithium grease, but it seems like it would be a messy procedure and you would have to work the grease in to keep it from being a mess later on.

    I use VRT on mine occasionally, but I buff it after it sits for a little while. I remember a DC member who used Gummi-pfledge (sp?) on their BMW.
    I still don`t believe in grit guards.

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    Ayns-tsett Goommee Pflay-geh (1Z Gummipflege) is an excellent choice. You may try FK #108 as well, it is also outstanding.
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    Shin-etsu (honda branded) grease (aka white lithium grease) is what you should use. Apply with a finger, wipe off any excess with a rag. It`s job is to keep the seals from drying out, not to make them look pretty.

    If they`re dirty, just clean them with a rag and some warm water before you grease them.

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    I spray a silicone lubricant on a rag and wipe them down with that.
    The 80/20 rule applies to detailing.

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    Re: Door Seals

    wd-40 would eat the rubber, right?

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    I use 303 Aerospace Protectant applied with a foam paint brush. I let it set for about 20 min than buff off. I used BMW Gummi-Pfledge before and I found it to be a PITA to use. It is no longer available in North America from what I understand. It`s a thick vaseline type product. I like 303 much better.

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    Re: Door Seals

    Another vote for Gummi Pflege here! It comes in a little bottle, with a shoe-shine type applicator. Easy to apply, just rub the little applicator over the door seals. Once the applicator is primed, it goes really quick. Dries fast, too, no buffing required. I use it on all my door seals a few times a year. You can get it at www.pakshak.com or www.drivewerks.com, I don`t know if any other places have it.

    The only thing I haven`t been able to do is figure out how to clean the little applicator thing on the bottle... but since it`s all black rubber door seals, I haven`t tried real hard, either.
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    Re: Door Seals

    Quote Originally Posted by heffergm
    Shin-etsu (honda branded) grease (aka white lithium grease) is what you should use. Apply with a finger, wipe off any excess with a rag. It`s job is to keep the seals from drying out, not to make them look pretty.

    If they`re dirty, just clean them with a rag and some warm water before you grease them.
    I`ll second the lithium grease.All you need is a little to work in.The grease will be absorbed by the rubber.No need to use a grease gun to apply it ..

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    ive also used 303 aerospace protectant on the rubber part of the car doors and it does bring life to the rubber.

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    I use Gummi Pflege ...picked it up at the BMW dealership.

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    I use GM 3634770 weatherstrip lube,but it is expensive. When I worked in the dealer we order a case to lube convertible top and sunroof seals and when it came in the parts manager s*%t, he said it cost him $55 a bottle.But needless to say after 10years I still have 2 bottles remaining , but any PURE silicone paste or liquid will work.

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    I use poorboys leather stuff on my seals, what not to use? Alot of things.

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    So is wd40 bad? it repels water and lubes. That wouldn`t eat away the rubber, would it?

 

 
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