Thanks! Tim Durrer --- "D. Howland" <howlands@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Just to add to this. There is a pretty comprehensive > page on a VW site listing GM and VW part numbers for > Krytox and how to apply it. > http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2819603 > > If price is any indication, this is really good > stuff - ~$40 for 2 oz. Maybe a little goes a long > way. :) > > Daryl > ----- Original Message ----- > From: buickjef@xxxxxxxxxxx > To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > 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 ----- > From: Matthew Esposito > To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > 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 ----- > From: Elijah Scott > To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > 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 > > > > Imperial Power Window Switch Repair > > Find Repair & Shop Manuals, Parts Books, > History & More at The Imperial Bookshelf! > > > My Collection of Imperials > > 1965 Imperial LeBaron > 1967 Chrysler Newport Custom Sedan > 1970 Imperial LeBaron > 1971 Imperial LeBaron > > > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam > protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.0.409 / Virus Database: 268.15.26/601 > - Release Date: 12/24/06 > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.15.26/600 - > Release Date: 12/23/2006 4:47 PM > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ----------------- http://www.imperialclub.com ----------------- This message was sent to you by the Imperial Mailing List. Please reply to mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and your response will be shared with everyone. Private messages (and attachments) for the Administrators should be sent to webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To UN-SUBSCRIBE, go to http://imperialclub.com/unsubscribe.htm