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Old Sep 24, 2006 | 07:37 PM
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can I restore rubber/weather stripping

Weather stipping on doors is in good condition no tears or cuts except that its doesn't hold its place well, some places it become very brittle.
Is there any product which can restore this rubber?
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Old Sep 24, 2006 | 09:03 PM
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Just get new ones.......
Old Sep 25, 2006 | 02:43 AM
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Gummipfledge (spelled something like that) BMW dealers have it and you can get it on line. About $6 for a small bottle that will last for years.

Works great for keeping door seals in good shape. Apply once or twice per year.
Old Sep 25, 2006 | 09:55 AM
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Meguiar's Vinyl/Rubber Protectant (in the Marine line) FTW. If not available, use Armor All. It's an old detailer's trick.
Old Sep 27, 2006 | 06:55 PM
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I also like plain old silcone spray, helps keep 'em from freezing too.
Old Sep 28, 2006 | 02:36 AM
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Originally Posted by BadThad
I also like plain old silcone spray, helps keep 'em from freezing too.
I'd avoid silicone. Although it looks good and seems to work at first, it will deteriorate the seals over time. That's why they took the silicone out of ArmorAll.
Old Sep 28, 2006 | 06:48 AM
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I'd avoid silicone. Although it looks good and seems to work at first, it will deteriorate the seals over time. That's why they took the silicone out of ArmorAll.
Interesting, where did you hear this?
Old Sep 28, 2006 | 02:20 PM
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Well, the 'old' ArmorAll really faded and hardened the dash in my 92 Accord. There is good silicone and bad silicone. There's in-depth threads on it at autopia. Many products have some silicone in them (the ok kind), but to use straight spray silicone in the door seals isn't a good idea.
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