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slimjim2525 · August 21, 2005

I've noticed on my 04 ext cab 4x4 silverado that I need to clean the weather stripping around the doors quite often. Otherwise the truck sounds like its old when the frame flexes, esp pulling in and out of my driveway. I've been using armor-all, and when freshly done, the interior is dead quiet, but wears off quickly. Is there anything to put on the weather stripping to keep it conditioned for a long time? thanks.

mmmikkke · August 21, 2005

I've noticed on my 04 ext cab 4x4 silverado that I need to clean the weather stripping around the doors quite often. Otherwise the truck sounds like its old when the frame flexes, esp pulling in and out of my driveway. I've been using armor-all, and when freshly done, the interior is dead quiet, but wears off quickly. Is there anything to put on the weather stripping to keep it conditioned for a long time? thanks.

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I think the Armour All is what is causing the problem. Try mixing up a mild solution of dishwashing liquid in water, then lightly rub the weatherstripping that's squeaking with a paper towel that you've moistened with the mild dishwashing liquid solution. This should take the "oils" from the armour all off the surface of the weatherstripping and let it move quietly over the painted surfaces that mate up with it.

Might also be a good idea to de-oil (the same way) the painted surfaces that mate up with the weatherstripping.

allenmehrer · August 21, 2005

i've heard KY can work, but then i'm from cali..

Delray · August 21, 2005

I think GM says to use silicon to wipe down door weather strips.

Steve

mcreyaufmiller · August 21, 2005

i've heard KY can work, but then i'm from cali..

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Yeah the land of the fruits and nuts.

burgundyz71 · August 22, 2005

WD-40

robot225 · August 22, 2005

i have the same problem, and i don't really think armor all helps very much. Shortly after I bought it i had it in to the dealer to complain about this and all they did was lube the weatherstripping. Whatever they used looked wetter and thicker and lasted longer, but don't really know that it solved the problem completely. Supposedly it's some kind of silicone lubricant.

I asked them to adjust the strikers/latches and they told me they couldn't do that. So who knows.

If anyone can figure out some way to actually solve this problem, i'll send a case of beer your way.

mmmikkke · August 22, 2005

i have the same problem, and i don't really think armor all helps very much. Shortly after I bought it i had it in to the dealer to complain about this and all they did was lube the weatherstripping. Whatever they used looked wetter and thicker and lasted longer, but don't really know that it solved the problem completely. Supposedly it's some kind of silicone lubricant.

I asked them to adjust the strikers/latches and they told me they couldn't do that. So who knows.

If anyone can figure out some way to actually solve this problem, i'll send a case of beer your way.

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Did anybody actually try drying out their rubber by removing the oil altogether, as I suggested above??

Then you could join the majority of us who don't have the problem. What could be the difference? Could it be that we never armour-alled our weather stripping?