Re: IML: Preserving Weatherstrip

[Matthew Esposito <cadmat@xxxxxxxxx>]

I've heard that silicone products ( like armorall and most "protectants" ) actually promote deteriration in rubber and vinyl.. Another list I'm on, for a car who's weatherstripping is IMPOSSIBLE to replace,  recomend a product used in the space industry called Krytox.. apparently, it is the only item spacifficly designed to truly prolong the life of critical rubber parts even in severe environments ( like space, or the polluted air of southern California, where I live) unfortunatly, I don't know where one gets the stuff. 

anthony romano <mamrom@xxxxxxx> wrote:

Great suggestion- Also keeping it moist with silicone is very good also. You want it no to dry up !

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From: Elijah Scott

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Sent: Sunday, December 24, 2006 9:53 AM

Subject: Re: IML: Preserving Weatherstrip

Tim Durrer <tdkd99@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

What is the best product to use on vehicle weatherstripping to preserve them? I have heard everything from Armor All to silicon spray.

Lacquer thinner works very well to clean weatherstripping and any other rubber parts on a car.

The only true way to preserve weatherstripping and other rubber is to keep it out of the sun.  I think Armor All and some other products may advertise "UV Protection" or somesuch, but I'm not convinced they really work very well.

Elijah

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