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Old Apr 18, 2003 | 03:27 PM
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Cleaning weatherstripping?

What does everyone use to clean their weatherstripping on their cars?
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Old Apr 18, 2003 | 06:56 PM
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I use One Lube by slick 50. That or WD40 on a rag. Works wonders.

P.S. Whatever u do, don't use armor all. It will dry out the seals and make them fail prematurely.
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Old Apr 18, 2003 | 07:02 PM
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W.D. 40 on a rag. Thank you for the response.
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Old Apr 19, 2003 | 02:39 AM
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use vasoline.

that stuff will make them look like new.
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Old Apr 19, 2003 | 07:06 AM
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Silicone.

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Old Apr 19, 2003 | 10:09 AM
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Silicone.
The only thing you should use, vasoline has petrolium in it.
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Old Apr 19, 2003 | 10:48 AM
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soap and water with a 100% cotton towel, then silicone lubricant.
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