How do I preserve rubber door seals?
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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!
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!
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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.
http://www.porschenet.com/winter.html
by the way, the senators really spanked the Bruins the other night.
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Originally Posted by 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
Thanks!
by the way, the senators really spanked the Bruins the other night.
http://www.porschenet.com/winter.html
Thanks!
by the way, the senators really spanked the Bruins the other night.
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Originally Posted by 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!![Big Grin](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
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!
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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
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Originally Posted by 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...
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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.
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Originally Posted by 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.
Thanks for the advice, gents. I used 303 Protectant. I shall have to put talc on my list of products as well.
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