oh1vette

I'm sure this was covered before, but I can't find anything searching. I think I've heard silicone, but also that areospace 303 was better because less greasy?
Thanks.

VETTEHIGH

Napa Sil-Glyde

0Autogeek.net

http://www.autogeek.net/1z-einszett-...are-stick.html

0Killrwheels@Autogeek

I love the Einszett Rubber Stick. The container makes it no mess, and man it lasts for months at a time making rubber surrounds look mighty new.

LS WON

How about that product I think it is by Zymol for $20+ a bottle from a plant extract?
It's very messy sort of like glue.

LS WON

If you can't ship this to California what then do you recommend that is as good as this or better?

0Killrwheels@Autogeek

http://www.autogeek.net/wurth-rubber-care.html

It too is pretty nice ... but Einszett is absolute fav to date.

MurphMan2

From the 303 Aerospace website;

Rubber Seals on your Vehicles

Rubber Seals - Not `Rubber' Anymore
Maybe not a surprise, but no longer are a car's rubber seals made from `rubber'. To keep the inside of your car quiet and dry, car makers use a specialized synthetic material called EPDM, (ethylene propylene diene monomer).

Real rubber, or blends containing real rubber, just cannot endure the direct exposure to sunlight(ultraviolet light) and the harmful-to-rubber oxidizing gases in our atmosphere (see Tech Facts Vol. 1). To quote from the engineering specs, EPSOM is "Ideal for outdoor applications because of its excellent resistance to ultraviolet light, ozone, oxidants, and severe weather conditions".

EPDM is great stuff, but it has some downsides. It's tear resistance is only fair, so sticking & tearing is not uncommon. And just like real rubber, it has extremely poor resistance to solvents (petroleum distillates) and oils.

"You mean I don't have to `protect' my car's door & trunk seals?"
That's right, and treating your seals with a leading-brand "protectant" is almost always exactly the WRONG thing to do to your seals. Any chemical product that contains oils or petroleum distillates is incompatible with EPDM.

TIP: NEVER apply any rubber or vinyl treatment that has an oily or greasy nature or contains petroleum distillates. READ THE LABEL! If a product contains petroleum distillates, do not apply it to your rubber seals.

Though its powerful UV screening benefit is not needed in this application, 303 Aerospace Protectant is great for cleaning EPDM seals and to keep them clean. 303 Aerospace Protectant makes EPDM seals look like new and PREVENTS sticking and tearing. Because it is safe for EPDM and prevents sticking & tearing, manufacturers exclusively recommend 303 Aerospace Protectant for this application.

0Detailed Image

I also really like the 303 Aerospace Protectant for any plastic, vinyl or rubber trim. It leaves a nice matte finish and valuable UV protection. It's a really versatile product that I tend to use all over a vehicle. If you have any other questions please let me know.

Greg @ Detailed Image

LS WON

The 303 product is also good for underthehood protection and cleaning.

JJU

Dupont Krytox

(It's silicone free.)

dvilin

Aerospace 303 is my choice.

LS WON

Seems to be the popular choice here

Mike073048

Aerospace 303 protectorant here as well

LS WON

At least 303 is easy to find and purchase.

0Killrwheels@Autogeek

Its also great for interiors, dashes, and leather. Lots of uses for 303 Protectant.

LS WON

That's a big plus when you can stick with one product and not having to have all different kinds of containers/products taking up space.

dan6712cc

I like Krytox, it actually softens the rubber, its used for conditioning o-rings among other uses. I think it's a few steps above dielectric grease. You can find it at Leslies pool supply under the name Leslie's Pool and Spa Lube.

Choreo

Just started using this a few weeks ago - best I have tried for weatherstrips!

0Killrwheels@Autogeek

I love the product and have found absolutely no harm after 3 years of use. I think the container makes is easy with no mess too. Its actually kinda fun and I allow my son to trace the weatherstripping with it.