weather stripping

shakushinnen · #1 (**permalink**) 11-03-04, 11:27 AM

Dear...
What's the best way to reduce deterioration of my weather stripping?
Thanks,
John

Ralph · #2 (**permalink**) 11-03-04, 01:08 PM

Some will recommend Armor All, some might recommend silicone, etc. I have the original weatherstripping in great shape on our 1980 Pontiac. I've had good results with AA, but now use something with a guarentee of no solvents called No-Touch Wet 'N' Protect Tire Finish.

Do a search in the appearance and detailing section. We had a good discussion on this last year.

shakushinnen · #3 (**permalink**) 11-07-04, 10:53 AM

Hi Ralph,
Thanks for the suggestions. Is the reason you changed to a non solvent based product due to environmental concerns?
John

Ralph · #4 (**permalink**) 11-07-04, 04:54 PM

Damn, it's lonely out here in Catera/Cimmer land.

I'm afraid I cannot be politically correct and tell you it was for the environment, but I switched because supposedly petrolium distillates will harm rubber over time and make it crack, etc.

**Vesicant** · #5 (**permalink**) 11-07-04, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Ralph

Damn, it's lonely out here in Catera/Cimmer land.

See what i have to deal with? lol

shakushinnen · #6 (**permalink**) 11-07-04, 06:21 PM

Hi Ralph,
I'm a little confused. I thought you said that you had great results with Armour All. Doesn't have petroleum distillates?
John

Ralph · #7 (**permalink**) 11-07-04, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by shakushinnen

Hi Ralph,
I'm a little confused. I thought you said that you had great results with Armour All. Doesn't have petroleum distillates?
John

I may have had good luck with AA, but apparently it does contain some harmful ingrediants.

Read post number 7:

http://cadillacforums.com/forums/sho...t=weatherstrip

shakushinnen · #8 (**permalink**) 11-08-04, 01:33 PM

O.K. Ralph,
Seems like solvent is bad, Dimethyl Silicone is bad, and PDMS is good. SilGlide and No Touch Wet N Protect seem to be the favourites. Anything else you want to add?
John

Ralph · #9 (**permalink**) 11-08-04, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by shakushinnen

O.K. Ralph,
Seems like solvent is bad, Dimethyl Silicone is bad, and PDMS is good. SilGlide and No Touch Wet N Protect seem to be the favourites. Anything else you want to add?
John

That's all I know John, I SWEAR!

What did they use in the old days, before all the protectant products came out?

shakushinnen · #10 (**permalink**) 11-08-04, 07:39 PM

Thanks Ralph,
I DO appreciate your help.
John