Krytox (dupont brand name) best but expensive (if you think 35 bux for 2 ounces is expensive...it IS the best though and I hear you use very little)
Dialectric Grease.
Silicone (be careful of what propellent is used, petroleum distillates can damage the weatherstripping)
First two, use a little on your fingers and rub into all weatherstripping, voila'!
Hope this helps.
Oh, Krytox is available from Eckler's and I heard on this Forum, from bicycle shops...ask for it by name!
Good Luck and welacome to THE Forum! :chevy :seeya
I just had brand new weatherstrip put on my car (around the windshield and the 2 rear siderails on the conv. top) . In order to condition the weatherstrip, I use a product produced by BMW called Gummi Phlege. It can be ordered through a BMW dealership.
It gives the weatherstrip a deep/rich black sheen, and conditions very well. It is available in 2 forms - aerosol spray and a tube form. I use the tube form - it has a consistency slighty thinner than Vaseline, is clear in color and odorless. The tube is only slightly smaller than a toothpaste tube, and cost is around $8.00.
Gently (you don't want to break the membrane that surrounds the weatherstrip) rub it into clean weatherstrip and allow to sit. I usually apply it and then work on a different area of the car for a while, allowing it to penetrate.
Gently buff with a soft towel and that's it. Use your best judgement on frequency of application. Is your car a daily driver or garage queen, that will make a difference in frequency. If you decide to try the Gummi Phlege, I doubt that you will be disappointed with it's performance, it's great stuff. :yesnod:
I've been using Dielectric grease and Krytox for years on my weather stripping, rub it in with fingers. If your car sets out in the sun a lot I'd do the treatment more often. :yesnod:
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