What is a good product to lube and protect weatherstripping?
02-21-2006, 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Buffy
Depends, GM recommends the silicone grease to cure squeaks and rattles, so that's "as needed". Pure silicone will last for months, maybe a year; some of the filled silicone greases much less time.
As for cleaning and protecting the rubber, opinions differ, I'd say anywhere from every month to every third month, or when it's looking sort of dry or you can get a little black smudge off of it by wiping it with a dry cloth.
As for cleaning and protecting the rubber, opinions differ, I'd say anywhere from every month to every third month, or when it's looking sort of dry or you can get a little black smudge off of it by wiping it with a dry cloth.
02-21-2006, 06:58 PM
#23
Former Vendor
Originally Posted by c6vette
....... A little hard to come by. I ordered a spray bottle from my local Hardware Store I'm sure some of the forum care car suppliers can get it for you.
http://www.autogeek.net/303.html
we carry the entire line, and as always, with addtl forum discount. I would also highly suggest Wurths but once it is sold out, we will no longer carry it.
http://www.autogeek.net/wurth-rubber-care.html
02-21-2006, 07:10 PM
#24
Melting Slicks
Any opinions on using Armoral? I've used it on past cars with O.K. results, but haven't used anything on the C6 yet.
02-21-2006, 07:17 PM
#25
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Thanks for the informative replies.
I think the negative info on silicone for rubber parts came from watching the TV show with Dennis Gage (the guy with the giant mustache). They did a segment that involved restoring an old car with new weatherstripping and I remember him saying silicone was bad. I know on the Ferrari forum there are stories about 'melting' rubberized interior finishes when silicone products were applied.
Since nobody seems to really have had trouble I'll call that an old wive's tale, at least regarding weatherstripping.
I think the negative info on silicone for rubber parts came from watching the TV show with Dennis Gage (the guy with the giant mustache). They did a segment that involved restoring an old car with new weatherstripping and I remember him saying silicone was bad. I know on the Ferrari forum there are stories about 'melting' rubberized interior finishes when silicone products were applied.
Since nobody seems to really have had trouble I'll call that an old wive's tale, at least regarding weatherstripping.
02-21-2006, 07:53 PM
#26
weatherstrip lubricant
Is there a recommendation in your owners manual? My owners manual of my LT4 recommends use of GM #12345579 silicone lubricant on the weatherstripping.
02-21-2006, 07:55 PM
#27
Burning Brakes
I have a couple tubes of Permatex Dielectric Tune-Up Grease I was going to use on my weather-stripping. After reading this thread I am now hesitant to use it. Any other input would be appreciated.
02-22-2006, 12:15 AM
#28
Melting Slicks
Originally Posted by Dale_K
I heard BMW sold the best stuff but I found out it costs $61 for a little tiny tube. Any suggestions?
<-- under $10 at BMW dealerships
02-22-2006, 01:00 AM
#29
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Originally Posted by TomC
Glycerine is available in a bottle at drug stores and works well.
02-22-2006, 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Lucky
As far as I'm concerned, it is the best stuff (non-greasy, lasts a long time, etc.), but it is nowhere near that costly.
<-- under $10 at BMW dealerships
<-- under $10 at BMW dealerships
I have no idea how you got a quote for $61
02-22-2006, 11:45 AM
#31
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Zaino Z16
After a lot of research and trying different things like Dupont Krylon and 303 I settled on using Zaino Z16, the same stuff I use on my tires. Apparently Z16 has a lot of good rubber preservatives in it. 
303 would wash right off and Krylon was a pain in the butt to apply and made a mess.
303 would wash right off and Krylon was a pain in the butt to apply and made a mess.
02-22-2006, 09:56 PM
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St. Jude Donor '13
I put the GM diaelectric silicone grease on my C5 weatherstripping once per year and there was always some still "there" a year later. No squeaks or cracking after 5 years/ 68k miles.
