JakeMann

I was wondering what product people like (or stay away from) to keep rubber seals new and pliable. Seals like around the doors, trunks, convertible top.

C6ToGo

Ron Dittmer

This does not address the question directly, but......I did this with my past C5 and plan to practice the same on my C6.

During off season indoor heated storage, I did the following to relieve rubber seal compression memory.
1) Roll down the windows roughly 4 inches
2) Open the doors, then close them but not fully
3) Unlatch the convertible top and lift it a little.
4) Pop the trunk.
5) Pop the hood.
6) Disconnect the battery, then fully charge it.
7) Cover the car with a cheap breathable cover.

Buckshot'

I use VRP by Chemical Guys. It stands for Vinyl, Rubber, and Plastic. I love the stuff. I use it on tires and all my seals on my C6. Let me know what you think.

GS-2013

Either Gummi Pfleg or Honda Shin Etsu Silicone Grease.

cmonkey713

A silicone grease is good but use lightly and work it into the rubber.

endus

303

gilbybarr

Lots of options....I use this product.

Corvette_Ed

Dielectric grease. Why over-complicate things?

Sayfoo

I have used this stuff to slow down or stop leaks in ps and engines if a few old cars.
It does work, sometimes amazingly.
Would it work on door seals, etc.???

LCZ06

I had no idea they had something like this. I’ll have to pick some up this week.

CSixDude

Buy a $3 can of silicone spray lubricant at any hardware store, spray it on a rag, and then wipe the seals with the rag.

MakoShark77

303 has a conditioner.

endus

Hadn't seen they had a specific product for it Ordered some as soon as I saw this.

MakoShark77

I haven't used this product, but I looked it up because my 09 is a Florida car. Some of my seals need replacing, but others look like they can be saved. I'd like to hear your thoughts after trying it.

e36racer

Back in the 80's, BMW owners manuals said to use Glycerin on the rubber seals. I've been using it ever since and it works amazing. Plus it's cheap at your local drug store.

GS-2013

With all the improvements in car products I'm amazed that some C6 owners want to use products that might have worked 50 years ago.

I remember the '50's...

Clean windows with newspaper - never mind that the news print is much different and doesn't work any more.
Use power steering fluid on all the hoses. Might as well see if it works to keep rubber seals pliable
Nasty scratch on your car's hood, use toothpaste and rub it out with an old sock.
ATP AT-205 as recommended by loud mouth Scotty. It didn't stop the leak in my Toyo power steering, maybe its good for rubber seals.
Amazing water carburetor that Detroit doesn't want you to know about...gets 200 mpg and with the JC Whitney adaptor you can cook a meal for six while you run errands.

Since I don't drive a junk yard beater car, I'll stick to Gummi Pfledge or Shin Etsu Silicone Grease or 303 Rubber Seal Protectant.
These are proven products that work well and are used on show cars. They help preserve rubber body seals and last a very long time.

Now when's the latest JC Whitney catalogue coming?

Sayfoo

Yea, everything old is ****, and everything new is wonderfull--NOT.
Enjoying your prius???

Dave Carney

I'm surprised there's no love here for original Armor All. That's all I've ever used. Must be showing my age.

MannyS

I am still using the same Honda Shin Etsu tube I received in 2005 with an NSX purchase. This stuff works great. As for the NSX, I wish I still had the car, but a produce truck rear ended the vehicle and totaled it.