Paul902

Hi there,

Just visiting from the 993 forum. Since winter is fast approaching in Canada I am busy getting my car ready for storage. Since you guys have older cars I thought this would be a good place to seek advice on how to treat the rubber door and bonnet seals so that they last as long as possible. The manual says use glycerin. I bought some two years ago. It is a stickly liquid that does not seem to penetrate the rubber. Is this what I want? What is the best practice?

Thanks so much and happy motoring!

sleddog

This may be of use to you, it is a link to storing your care for winter from the northeast region PCA website.

http://www.porschenet.com/winter.html

by the way, the senators really spanked the Bruins the other night.

Paul902

and, you're welcome

Edgy01

A very good way of keeping rubber seals in good shape is with baby powder. Work it in with your fingers. Will keep things from sticking, too.

Dan

Pedro356C

Although I don't deal with the "winter stuff", I like 303products protectant to keep rubber parts from drying...all 303 products are excellent...give it a try...

DarrylH

And BTW, Canadian Tire now stocks the 303 Protectant. I've asked them about the cleaner but no go so far. I too think it does a better job than the "other" products of a similar ilk. And no, I don't work for Crappy Tire or 303...http://www.303products.com/main.php

ked

good advice here on weatherstrip / seal protection. I have found that the best liquid treatments (303, Vinylex, 3M Rubber Dressing, Wurths, etc) are great for active use scenarios (exposure in daily / weekly driving inc bad weather & sun exposure). Talc is great for periods of storage where there is minimal environmental exposure. Note that alot of rubber parts are dusted w/ talc prior to packaging.

Paul902

Thanks for the advice, gents. I used 303 Protectant. I shall have to put talc on my list of products as well.