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Old Nov 22, 2017 | 09:50 PM
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Default lubricant for doors rubber gasket

suitable lubricant for rubber gasket on doors or other openings for RX350
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Old Nov 22, 2017 | 10:17 PM
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Talc is the best thing that I can think of.

What is prompting you to seek for a lubricant?

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The seals will crack over time especially where you live. Two options. Lubricate with 303 Protectant. It is very easy. Just spray on rag and wipe seals about every six months. Option two is harder but more effective and will last longer. Lubricate with Shin-Etsu grease from Honda. Amazon has it for $16 for a tube that will last ten years.
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Old Nov 23, 2017 | 04:09 AM
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The seals will crack over time especially where you live. Two options. Lubricate with 303 Protectant. It is very easy. Just spray on rag and wipe seals about every six months. Option two is harder but more effective and will last longer. Lubricate with Shin-Etsu grease from Honda. Amazon has it for $16 for a tube that will last ten years.

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Old Nov 23, 2017 | 07:12 AM
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303 is what I use.
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Old Nov 23, 2017 | 08:29 AM
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I bought a tube of ShinEtsu back when we had an S2000 and still use the same tube for our current vehicles.
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Old Nov 23, 2017 | 09:48 AM
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Do any of the add on applications attract grime and dirt and do they tend to transfer to clothing?

Still waiting for OP to state what problem is being addressed.

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Thank you all for the replies. My intention was to give some protection to the rubber gasket during the cold winter months. I was thinking of a thin film of Vaseline might help.
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Originally Posted by rctm8UC
Thank you all for the replies. My intention was to give some protection to the rubber gasket during the cold winter months. I was thinking of a thin film of Vaseline might help.
You are looking for treatment/protectant product. Keep in mind you will be applying it predominantly on 1 side and if you are aggressive maybe 3 sides.

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Old Nov 24, 2017 | 07:40 AM
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AS303 works! Please do not use Vaseline.
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Old Nov 24, 2017 | 07:44 AM
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Shin Etsu worked well on my RX and I use it on all my LSs now..
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Old Nov 24, 2017 | 04:47 PM
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Vaseline damages rubber. I would use what's been previously suggested.
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