malibu1973
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07-30-12 08:27 PM - Post#2254028
What do you guys put on your weatherstrip to keep it slippery for your glass to glide by when you roll the windows up and down? I live in a really arid dry climate and armorall tends to dry and crack any kind of weatherstrip so I wont use it. I need better solutions.
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76
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08-01-12 03:40 AM - Post#2254400
In response to malibu1973
Your local GM dealer sells some great stuff. It's in a small bottle with applicator under lid. (emulsion for weatherstrips)
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DoctorLarry
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08-01-12 06:14 AM - Post#2254427
In response to 76
Your local drug store also sells something. It's called "Vaseline" and it comes in small yellow plastic containers. A small amount rubbed in works well.
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pippy
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08-01-12 10:59 AM - Post#2254524
In response to DoctorLarry
SILICONE SPRAY WORKS AS WELL...
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Butcher 318
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08-01-12 06:24 PM - Post#2254704
In response to pippy
I think the part that the glass slides by is called window felt. The glass butts up to the weatherstrip. If your felts are down to hard rubber you might try to find some new ones.
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76
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08-01-12 07:14 PM - Post#2254733
In response to DoctorLarry
Vasoline - Bad stuff. My understanding is it will deteriorate the strip
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1976 Olympic Edition
1976 Laguna S-3
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monte-77
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08-02-12 03:26 AM - Post#2254792
In response to 76
I've always used Meguier's vinyl / leather conditioner and that has worked fine. You don't need much.
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malibu1973
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08-06-12 09:17 AM - Post#2256368
In response to monte-77
Thanks for all the responses, I think I'll try the Meguiers stuff and let you know how it goes.
Cheers
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67SS427
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10-29-12 04:27 PM - Post#2284157
In response to malibu1973
Aerospace 303 protectant works great. Read about it here: http://www.autogeek.net/303aerprot.html
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