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2005Accord

2005Accord

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I've searched here and read many ideas on what to use on the rubber door seals. What I didn't see was what NOT to use.

A coworker was talking and said that using Armor All will dry out the seals. He suggested using lithium grease instead.

What is the WORST thing to put on the seals? What are the facts and theories about the armor all and grease? He was just passing on information that he'd heard and was curious about that too.
 
2005Accord said:
I've searched here and read many ideas on what to use on the rubber door seals. What I didn't see was what NOT to use.

A coworker was talking and said that using Armor All will dry out the seals. He suggested using lithium grease instead.

What is the WORST thing to put on the seals? What are the facts and theories about the armor all and grease? He was just passing on information that he'd heard and was curious about that too.
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The list of things NOT to use on them can be real long....what to use? Armour-all is not the best choice but it will do OK.....I use PB TR on my details and it works great.....its non greasy doesn't leave residue on other parts and seems to add back in some life to the rubber
 
I guess you could use lithium grease, but it seems like it would be a messy procedure and you would have to work the grease in to keep it from being a mess later on.

I use VRT on mine occasionally, but I buff it after it sits for a little while. I remember a DC member who used Gummi-pfledge (sp?) on their BMW.
 
Ayns-tsett Goommee Pflay-geh (1Z Gummipflege) is an excellent choice. You may try FK #108 as well, it is also outstanding.
 
Shin-etsu (honda branded) grease (aka white lithium grease) is what you should use. Apply with a finger, wipe off any excess with a rag. It's job is to keep the seals from drying out, not to make them look pretty.

If they're dirty, just clean them with a rag and some warm water before you grease them.
 
I use 303 Aerospace Protectant applied with a foam paint brush. I let it set for about 20 min than buff off. I used BMW Gummi-Pfledge before and I found it to be a PITA to use. It is no longer available in North America from what I understand. It's a thick vaseline type product. I like 303 much better.
 
Another vote for Gummi Pflege here! It comes in a little bottle, with a shoe-shine type applicator. Easy to apply, just rub the little applicator over the door seals. Once the applicator is primed, it goes really quick. Dries fast, too, no buffing required. I use it on all my door seals a few times a year. You can get it at www.pakshak.com or www.drivewerks.com, I don't know if any other places have it.

The only thing I haven't been able to do is figure out how to clean the little applicator thing on the bottle... but since it's all black rubber door seals, I haven't tried real hard, either.
 
heffergm said:
Shin-etsu (honda branded) grease (aka white lithium grease) is what you should use. Apply with a finger, wipe off any excess with a rag. It's job is to keep the seals from drying out, not to make them look pretty.

If they're dirty, just clean them with a rag and some warm water before you grease them.
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I'll second the lithium grease.All you need is a little to work in.The grease will be absorbed by the rubber.No need to use a grease gun to apply it ;) ..
 
ive also used 303 aerospace protectant on the rubber part of the car doors and it does bring life to the rubber.
 
I use GM 3634770 weatherstrip lube,but it is expensive. When I worked in the dealer we order a case to lube convertible top and sunroof seals and when it came in the parts manager s*%t, he said it cost him $55 a bottle.But needless to say after 10years I still have 2 bottles remaining:D :D , but any PURE silicone paste or liquid will work.
 
2005Accord said:
So is 2d40 bad? it repels water and lubes. That wouldn't eat away the rubber, would it?
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WD40 may (or may not) contain some solvents that could shorten the life of the rubber. I don't know about it doing that for sure, but I know that it breaks down adhesives, so there must be something in it. I'd probably stick with some sort of rubber & vinyl dressing on my vehicles.
 
Usually I use Poorboy's Trim Restorer or a leather conditioner. Usually, whichever non-greasy, longest lasting protectant you have should be on there.
 
heffergm said:
Shin-etsu (honda branded) grease (aka white lithium grease) is what you should use. Apply with a finger, wipe off any excess with a rag. It's job is to keep the seals from drying out, not to make them look pretty.

If they're dirty, just clean them with a rag and some warm water before you grease them.
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I'm with Heff & Joe on this one. Lithium grease is the way to go. Definitely not the neatest or easiest method, but will maintain your rubber seals better than rubber & vinyl dressings.

I've also used Zymol Seal to maintain rubber seals. This is the products intended use and it's slightly less messy than lithium grease. Plus it smells great too!
 
Wow very interesting topic we have going here. I would never have even thought of using White Lithium grease on the door seals. Sounds like a royal PITA to apply and seems to me as though it would attract a lot of unwanted dirt and dust but i am sure if the auto manufactures say it is good then it must be. I have just been using good olé Meg's #40 Rubber and Vinyl Cleaner Conditioner on my seals and they still look new.

Richard
 
97F1504x4 said:
I would never have even thought of using White Lithium grease on the door seals. Sounds like a royal PITA to apply and seems to me as though it would attract a lot of unwanted dirt and dust

Richard
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Exactly why I stopped using BMW Gummi-Pfledge. It was a PITA and messy. It was a thick vaseline type product. I prefer the water based milky white type products like 303.
 
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