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Old 05-18-2008, 05:06 PM
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What do you guys recommend putting on the door and t-top seals to keep they from drying out and cracking? Do they make something special for this? I have some grease that is supposed to be used on o-rings, would this work? I’d like to put something on them before they become dry and brittle.
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Never use a petrolium based product on rubber. It makes it rot. Use spray silicone, it will keep them soft and in great condition.
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Re: Door seals
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What do you guys recommend putting on the door and t-top seals to keep they from drying out and cracking?
Silicone emulsion.............you cna get it in a small bottle at the dealer. Just swab it on and let it soak in.
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Sounds good. Thanks guys.
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