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Old 10-18-14, 06:01 AM
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Hey guys.

Just wondering if anyone here uses rubber grease to protect their rubbers. I saw it once on a 4x4 forum and tried to look around but found mostly industrial applications or info for brake components or dust sheilds etc, not so much sunroof rubbers/door rubbers etc.

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Old 10-18-14, 06:47 AM
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You should NOT put anything that is petroleum based on rubber seals/stripping. It will deteriorate the rubber prematurely.

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The one I saw was clay (mineral) based.
Old 10-18-14, 07:07 PM
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The rubber grease I use is glycol based Toyota brand. It's for caliper pistons and slide pins but no reason you can't put it on other rubber parts.
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There is a product specifically meant to clean and protect door seals, etc.... When I get to my computer later I'll post links.
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Shin etsu grease can be found at your honda/ acura parts counter. It's great.
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Silicone Di-Electric grease is what I use. It's available at any auto parts store. It is safe for w-strip.
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Originally Posted by Lust4Lexus
Shin etsu grease can be found at your honda/ acura parts counter. It's great.
I second this. It makes my rubber seals soft and supple. Paid around $18 at the Honda dealership, but a single tube goes a LONG way.
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I use silicone free DuPont Krytox.
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Anyone use Aerospace 303 protectant? I use this on all rubber, plastic, trim, dash. Great stuff
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Originally Posted by NTH
Anyone use Aerospace 303 protectant? I use this on all rubber, plastic, trim, dash. Great stuff
I've been using that and so far so good. no cracking or drying of the rubber.
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+1 on 303 protectant.

I have used 303 protectant on pretty much all interior surface, and any other parts that are rubbers for 3 years. I re-apply this every 1-2 months. Even though my cars are parked outside 24/7 under hot sun in California, all interior, trims, rubber etc still look brand new Actually, they look more glossy than brand new parts.
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I use and love Meguiar's #40 Rubber and Vinyl Cleaner/Conditioner.
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