Best practices bodyseal rubber care?
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Best practices bodyseal rubber care?
Well my window seals in the rear seem to be breaking down. I rubbed on one today and my fingers were left with a greasy black stain on them! I've never had anything on this car break down like that but I suppose after 11 years it can happen. My question is what to do now? Remove and replace? What do you guys use on your black rubber trim? I have gummipflege and Nextzett cockpit premium. No other trim care products in my arsenal.....should there be? Am I looking at replacing these deteriorating rubber parts? Mine aren't even cracked or old looking!!!!
Many thanks in advance.
Many thanks in advance.
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Odd you have this deterioration. My 2000 Boxster S seals were literally like new at 197k miles. Maybe it was the products I used.... you never really know if it your doing or just quality/junk components.
I used the original BMW Gummi Pfledge for years, now the watery one in a plastic bottle "1z" that I have been using for years. I really wish someone would sell that original BMW stuff.... it was like Vaseline but I believe it was a silicone base.
I am not wedded to that new watery stuff.... it goes on and drys..... I dunno.... I keep looking for an alternative for no other reason than I really liked that BMW stuff.
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I used the original BMW Gummi Pfledge for years, now the watery one in a plastic bottle "1z" that I have been using for years. I really wish someone would sell that original BMW stuff.... it was like Vaseline but I believe it was a silicone base.
I am not wedded to that new watery stuff.... it goes on and drys..... I dunno.... I keep looking for an alternative for no other reason than I really liked that BMW stuff.
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Last edited by Bruce In Philly; 09-12-2017 at 10:14 AM.
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The NSX has a ton of rubber seals. I, and most other owners (well, I just sold mine), love the Honda product, Shin Etsu Grease. Works wonders. Made especially for this purpose. I'll be using this on the Porsche, as well, for sure.
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I second this. Shin-Etsu is just the Japanese version of Gummi Pflege, and is usually cheaper. The only problem I have found with Shin-Etsu is that one tube will last you several lifetimes.
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The amazon reviews mention it can burn your skin?
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Update: I just ordered a tube via Amazon.... about $17 tube. Finally after all these years.... Iceter and Ten years!
Last edited by Bruce In Philly; 09-14-2017 at 08:38 PM.
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What applicator is that again!???? Gummipflege ok for the door seals?
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A very good solution for rubber is talcom powder. It's handy to do prior to winter, when residual water can make cracking a door open in sub freezing weather somewhat difficult. Sprinkle it on, and rub it in. (Do not use vaginally).