Keep weatherstripping from cracking/discoloring?
08-14-2002, 11:46 AM
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Keep weatherstripping from cracking/discoloring?
Is there anything I can put on weatherstripping to keep it from cracking or turning white in the sun? My friend's 2001 TL is doing it already and I don't want to see my '03 CL-S doing that in the near future... 
08-14-2002, 12:15 PM
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I don’t know about CRACKING, but I always wipe a light coat of Johnson’s Baby Oil on the door gaskets in the fall.
This keeps the doors from freezing shut in the winter if it rains and then the temp drops below freezing.
I imagine you don’t see this problem much in Arizona, but I figure the oil helps keep the rubber soft.
The same process with whatever you use to condition your TIRES would probably help also.
Put a few drops on a paper towel and wipe over the seals.
Shawn S
This keeps the doors from freezing shut in the winter if it rains and then the temp drops below freezing.
I imagine you don’t see this problem much in Arizona, but I figure the oil helps keep the rubber soft.
The same process with whatever you use to condition your TIRES would probably help also.
Put a few drops on a paper towel and wipe over the seals.
Shawn S
08-14-2002, 01:25 PM
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Originally posted by NSXNEXT
303 Aerospace Protectant. Hs UV protection and works great. Use it on all my weatherstripping.
303 Aerospace Protectant. Hs UV protection and works great. Use it on all my weatherstripping.
Shawn has the right idea, just keep the seal from drying
out thats all.
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08-14-2002, 01:39 PM
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Originally posted by JasonT
I use a little WD-40 on a rag, once a year.
I use a little WD-40 on a rag, once a year.
08-14-2002, 02:44 PM
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I also use the 303 Protectant. You can buy it through Performance Products. You can also get it at various boat stores (West Marine, I think). Prior to that I used the Zaino tire dressing. I also use it to clean/treat my hoses in the engine bay.
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