Weather stripping protection
#2
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Sorry to disagree with you in this instance. Overkill in this case is that the weather stripping does not really need any protection and still able to survive so long 8+ years at least in my case. It does not change cosmetically nor functionally.
Detailing on paint is not overkill because without detailing, the car looks like crap and eventually lead to clear coat failure. The two examples are clearly different.
Detailing on paint is not overkill because without detailing, the car looks like crap and eventually lead to clear coat failure. The two examples are clearly different.
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Sorry to disagree with you in this instance. Overkill in this case is that the weather stripping does not really need any protection and still able to survive so long 8+ years at least in my case. It does not change cosmetically nor functionally.
Detailing on paint is not overkill because without detailing, the car looks like crap and eventually lead to clear coat failure. The two examples are clearly different.
Detailing on paint is not overkill because without detailing, the car looks like crap and eventually lead to clear coat failure. The two examples are clearly different.
If door seals never went bad, they wouldn't make replacements, yet you can find weather stripping at every auto parts store because it does happen. Who knows whether or not a protective type of product would have helped, but if someone wants to apply something to them... go for it! It literally takes 10 minutes to do and costs a few bucks, so it isn't really a big deal.
After all, detailing is all about doing what makes you feel good about your car. Some people just wash their car... others spend 40 hours perfecting it... it just depends on what you're after.
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#8
Weatherstripping on my 1991 MR2. This is a 24 year old car that served as my daily driver for over 12. The sun will take a toll on untreated rubber and vinyl. My trim looks darn near like new. I've seen lots of older MR2s and the trim usually looks like crap. If you don't own a car that you like enough to want to keep long term then don't worry about it.
#9
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Weatherstripping on my 1991 MR2. This is a 24 year old car that served as my daily driver for over 12. The sun will take a toll on untreated rubber and vinyl. My trim looks darn near like new. I've seen lots of older MR2s and the trim usually looks like crap. If you don't own a car that you like enough to want to keep long term then don't worry about it.
Overkill ? I guess if you think new replacement strip will always be available, and want to spend the time replacing it etc. I don't want to see my ls 's have rotten weather strips.
#11
Take a look at the window seals on a two door coupe or convertible, and tell me you don't think those need protecting. Without a window frame around the glass, the only thing keeping the elements out is the pressure of the glass against seal. Plus, those seals are a whole lot bigger and more exposed than those on a car with frames around the glass.
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I would definitely protect them otherwise after years they will start fading and cracking. I use pain old simple white lithium grease and take off any excess. And is real cheap to.