----- Original Message -----
Sent: Sunday, December 24, 2006 10:12
AM
Subject: Re: IML: Preserving
Weatherstrip
Kytox grease is available @ your local GM parts
counter. I work in the autoglass business and some of the newer cars with the
encapsulated glass parts have the Krytox lube applied to them @ the factory (
re: the bottom edge of Cavalier and Sunfire windshields where molded in place
plastic/rubber weatherstripping meets the wiper cowling.) It comes in a
small bottle with a dauber applicator. Hope this helps!
A Buick guy who also appreciates the fine designs
of the Imperials!
Best regards and happy holidays to the OIC
folks!
Jeff Corey
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Sunday, December 24, 2006 12:07
PM
Subject: Re: IML: Preserving
Weatherstrip
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 !
----- Original Message -----
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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