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Door Seal Lube - What Are You Guys Using?

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WilliamBos Senior Enthusiast

WilliamBos

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Hi All,

 

Doing some more maintenance, and wondered what you guys use to lube the door seals?

 

I am using Permatex silicone lube, and I just ran out, and wondered if there is something better to lube the seals with?

 

What does GM use? The last time I had an oil change done there, the seals seemed softer , but also felt more oily, kinda like mink oil.

C. Charles Hahn Senior Enthusiast

C. Charles Hahn

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You can use regular Armor-All these days safely.... it's now water based.

 

Here's the stuff GM uses, but it's not cheap:

 

http://paceperformance.com/index.asp?PageA...p;ProdID=229021

 

Personally I either use AA or if I happen to have some in stock, this stuff:

 

http://www.autogeek.net/1z-einszett-rubber-care-stick.html

deadringer Enthusiast

deadringer

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How are you guys applying this stuff... I just got the GM lube and at $50 an ounce I don't want to put it on a rag just to have the rag absorb half of it... or is that the only option?

dlstewart01 Senior Enthusiast

dlstewart01

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GMPartsDirect.com has it - It is also called Krytox from DuPont

 

 

 

GM PART # 3634770

CATEGORY: Vehicle Care

PACK QTY: 1

CORE CHARGE: $0.00

GM LIST: $73.27

OUR PRICE: $43.44

 

Here's the description:

 

DESCRIPTION: LUBRICANT

Product description and function:

 

This easily applied lubricant has a very low evaporation rate, is not insoluble in common solvents, and does not react with paint, or adhesives. Non-flammable, odorless, and colorless. A high perfomance lubricant used in many automotive applications to reduce squeaks, and rattles. Some of these applications include fan clutch bearings; ABS braking systems; convertible top seal, front door seals, and T-top weather-stripping.

 

Here's a little somthing about handeling Krytox

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krytox

Bowtie2Sierra Enthusiast

Bowtie2Sierra

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How are you guys applying this stuff... I just got the GM lube and at $50 an ounce I don't want to put it on a rag just to have the rag absorb half of it... or is that the only option?

 

 

Yeah I was getting ready to order some and thought the exact same thing. :thumbs: An ounce doesn't go very far using a rag.

bbwb Enthusiast

bbwb

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I use a coat of die- electric grease, on other stuff, but I think it would work great on the seals too

 

 

X2 on this method. I smear it on with my fingers and then wipe down with a rag...cheap too.

 

bbwb

c4cruiser Enthusiast

c4cruiser

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I use a coat of die- electric grease, on other stuff, but I think it would work great on the seals too

 

I also use dielectric grease. Permatex has different size tubes and is commonly available at auto parts stores. You can also try places like Home Depot or Lowe's in the electrical parts section.

 

A little goes a long way. I use my fingertips to apply a small dab and rub it in well. I'll do it once in the Fall and it seems to last all winter. Then in the Spring, I'll reapply it after a good cleaning of all the weatherstripping.

compulynx Enthusiast

compulynx

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I use the Dow Corning Silicon grease pictured in the wiki article.

 

One tube will last forever. I have had mine for 10 years or so, and it is still half full.

 

Dubble

GasHog369 Senior Enthusiast

GasHog369

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This is the weatherstrip seal around door right? Ive always just used spray silicone / wd-40 / or whatever other spray lube / oil i got handy... i just sprat a little on rag or shield it as i lightly mist the seal in spots then rub it in.... naver had any issues with it messing up paint, or seal sticking ...

 

$40-50 for an oz, or even a QT is is :thumbs:

desrtrat Senior Enthusiast

desrtrat

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dielectric grease here also.. if you find your windows are going up/down a little slower, you can also put dielectric grease in your side tracks of your windows. put some on a Q-tip and run it along the tracks. DO NOT put any on the bottom felt :lol: you won't be able to see s**t out of your windows :lol:

 

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