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I use the spray just spray it on a paper towel and wipe down the seals and it cleans them pretty well. And helps in the winter when you got the hot cold cycles and snow and ice freeze and melt. Keeps the doors from sticking
Thanks for the video. I came here to learn how to apply the silicone spray that I recently bought. I wish I had looked for the paste because of the overspray you'll get with the aerosol. Anyway, thanks again. Going to find an clean rag and get started. Subscribed.
Nice video and yeah, silicone and paintwork don’t go well together. The seals on the exterior are a harder rubber compound, I’ve had great success with liquid wax (Meguiars or Mothers etc). If and ONLY if ,the rubber has a sheen, the wax actually works well and lasts for months! Don’t use on faded or pourous trim, as it will end up cloudy.
Never do this if you are planning on having any body work done on your car any time soon as it will be a decontamination nightmare for whoever is going to be doing the body work and if by chance you never mentioned to them that you have applied silicone spray on all of the car moldings and they just do "normal" prep work because they didn't know there was silicone contamination you will end up with paint that peels/bubbles off that normally wouldn't have. That will be extremely frustrating both to you and whoever does the the body work.
cool, thanks for the aw3some tips. So I always get sketched out doing the weather seals on the OUTSIDE of the door. They're so thin, if you use a rag, it always get's all over the window or car paint...anyone have any tips?
@@lawb4meify then that means most likely the seal on the outside of the window is worn out and not tight to the glass anymore. They can be replaced not too difficult, just pop off clips 👍 I used to just use a squeegee in cars like that
🤞 hopefully. With leaks I get the hose out and run it and try and pinpoint exactly where water is getting in from. It can surprise you when you finally find the origin of some leaks
Thank you for this video, I have a question. The exterior rubber (or whatever it's made of) weather seal on my back window (25 year old Lincoln Mark VIII) has a couple inch or two areas where it's kind of worn looking, it sort of looks like it has a dry rash with small pock mark craters and such. Is there a way to fill that and smooth it out before I put on the silicone? Much appreciate any advice you can give.
You're welcome. You could try sanding it with fine grit sandpaper to smooth it out. It becomes dry and brittle like that as it ages. My dads old VW seals are like that too, but whole things. Eventually seals need replacement
@@JonnyDIY Are the seals on newer vehicles made from a different material from the seals on old cars? Seems like what's used on a classic isn't necessarily what you want to use on a new vehicle.
@@JonnyDIY I'm convinced that blades are designed with a flaw right in the middle so they intentionally wear right about in our line of vision. It's uncanny how often that's where I get a smear on my windshield, even after just a short time and long before any other failed spots show up. (I clean my blades every time I fill up.)
@@leavingitblank9363 buy quality beam style blades. Ive had good luck with Bosch Icons and Piaa Silicone blades. I made a video on the Piaa's. They still work perfect after almost 5 years. ua-cam.com/video/h3ZU8s0Cwtg/v-deo.htmlsi=EPqfeeajTFqlXcfb
Hmm I wouldnt paint your seals if you dont have to. If youre talking about the inner door seals like I show, Im thinking the paint could actually degrade them. But if you mean like the outer trim kind of pieces that get faded, yeah you could do that. Ive done that before
@@vincentnichols402 where else, amazon! I dont put silicone on rubber cause silicone is probably petroleum based and probably will damage rubber long term
Well it would keep doors from freezing shut but thats about it. Since Vaseline is petroleum based it wouldn't be good for seals long term. Petroleum based products will actually degrade the rubber seals. Stick to a silicone based lubricant 👍🏻
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I use the spray just spray it on a paper towel and wipe down the seals and it cleans them pretty well. And helps in the winter when you got the hot cold cycles and snow and ice freeze and melt. Keeps the doors from sticking
Nice. I will have to try that Ryan. I've got some silicone spray
Thanks for the video. I came here to learn how to apply the silicone spray that I recently bought. I wish I had looked for the paste because of the overspray you'll get with the aerosol. Anyway, thanks again. Going to find an clean rag and get started. Subscribed.
You're welcome, happy to help. Good luck 👍 Spray works well but I like paste as it's easier to apply and really saturates seals
Spray on a towel
Nice video and yeah, silicone and paintwork don’t go well together.
The seals on the exterior are a harder rubber compound, I’ve had great success with liquid wax (Meguiars or Mothers etc). If and ONLY if ,the rubber has a sheen, the wax actually works well and lasts for months! Don’t use on faded or pourous trim, as it will end up cloudy.
Thanks for sharing 👍 will have try that
Awesome advice. Who knew? Thanks man. Gotta get on that today 👍
Youre welcome 😀👍🏻
Groovy! This is what I needed to know, thanks!
You're welcome, glad I could help 👍
DiElectric grease works real well.
Thank you, yes you can use Dielectric grease interchangeably. I believe its the same thing with a different name 🤙🏼
Thank you for your information,,
Going to give it a try 👍......
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You're welcome, happy to help. Good luck 👍
Silicone spray is best for rubber, even your bushings, boots under the car.
Thanks for sharing, yes helps silicone stay supple. That and cleaning dirt from the rubber
Thanks❤
You're welcome, happy I could help you out 👍
Never do this if you are planning on having any body work done on your car any time soon as it will be a decontamination nightmare for whoever is going to be doing the body work and if by chance you never mentioned to them that you have applied silicone spray on all of the car moldings and they just do "normal" prep work because they didn't know there was silicone contamination you will end up with paint that peels/bubbles off that normally wouldn't have. That will be extremely frustrating both to you and whoever does the the body work.
thanks for sharing JA. Yes you're right, would be total nightmare if proper prep wasn't done. but a good wax and grease remover would take care of it
The alternative being using a water based conditioner such as 303 Aerospace Protectant which won't cause the contamination issues.
cool, thanks for the aw3some tips. So I always get sketched out doing the weather seals on the OUTSIDE of the door. They're so thin, if you use a rag, it always get's all over the window or car paint...anyone have any tips?
Q tips or what I use is old kitchen sponge. I keep all old kitchen sponges for car use. Applying tire shine, armor all etc.
@@JonnyDIY yeah, I can probably cut a small piece off
thx dude!
You're welcome, glad to help 👍
What kind of soap? Dish soap? Hand soap? Laundry detergent? Car wash soap?
I just use car wash soap or mild dish soap 👍
What if when my windows open and shut they do not clear the condensation on the outside of the window?
@@lawb4meify then that means most likely the seal on the outside of the window is worn out and not tight to the glass anymore. They can be replaced not too difficult, just pop off clips 👍 I used to just use a squeegee in cars like that
Just bought some silicone spray because my bottom door seals leak Idn if it will work
🤞 hopefully. With leaks I get the hose out and run it and try and pinpoint exactly where water is getting in from. It can surprise you when you finally find the origin of some leaks
Thank you for the video!!
You're welcome 🤙🏼
Thank you for this video, I have a question. The exterior rubber (or whatever it's made of) weather seal on my back window (25 year old Lincoln Mark VIII) has a couple inch or two areas where it's kind of worn looking, it sort of looks like it has a dry rash with small pock mark craters and such. Is there a way to fill that and smooth it out before I put on the silicone?
Much appreciate any advice you can give.
You're welcome. You could try sanding it with fine grit sandpaper to smooth it out. It becomes dry and brittle like that as it ages. My dads old VW seals are like that too, but whole things. Eventually seals need replacement
@@JonnyDIY thank you very kindly for the idea
Thanks duude!!
No problem 🤙🏼
There's so many options to chose from that it just get overwhelming. I wonder if silicon paste is the best one for protection of these rubber parts.
I believe it is one of the best options from speaking to others about it and what they use on there old classic cars
@@JonnyDIY it lacks UV protection for the outer strips maybe theresnone with UV protection.
@@thingshappen9199 could try that aerospace 303 spray
@@JonnyDIY Are the seals on newer vehicles made from a different material from the seals on old cars? Seems like what's used on a classic isn't necessarily what you want to use on a new vehicle.
@@leavingitblank9363 not that I know of. Its also important just to keep all the seals clean. As dirt grinds into them and degrades them
I use coconut oil. Silicones tend to seal, and dry out which leads to cracking.
Will have to try that out. Thanks!
Awesome!
Thanks I use that on my face too! Nice!
Red ants are going to attack and destroy that rubbers where you applied the silicon pastes. Been there done that. I shoulda known better.
Ohh mann never thought of that good point. What do you use now 303 protectant? 🤔
Great advice gon try that out. Do you reckon it would work on the wiperblades rubber?
yes Im thinking it would, but would clean em with soap and water 1st. I've actually heard of using wd40 to clean em and make em last longer
@@JonnyDIY Niceee I'd give it a go then. Thanks sir!
@@JonnyDIY I'm convinced that blades are designed with a flaw right in the middle so they intentionally wear right about in our line of vision. It's uncanny how often that's where I get a smear on my windshield, even after just a short time and long before any other failed spots show up. (I clean my blades every time I fill up.)
@@leavingitblank9363 buy quality beam style blades. Ive had good luck with Bosch Icons and Piaa Silicone blades. I made a video on the Piaa's. They still work perfect after almost 5 years.
ua-cam.com/video/h3ZU8s0Cwtg/v-deo.htmlsi=EPqfeeajTFqlXcfb
your paste wasn't like the paste on amazon I don't need that much where do you get a small tube
Heres a link to stuff I use. Same stuff as silicone paste just different name.
amzn.to/3ipyk3M
Can also get locally at auto parts stores
@@JonnyDIY that’s grease , not silicone
wd40 has a silicone spray, is it as good?
Yes it is good. Silicone sprays will work fine, but just quite not as good as the silicone paste 👍🏻
Been thinking of painting my van seals with black truckbed liner ... do you think it will work ok?
Hmm I wouldnt paint your seals if you dont have to. If youre talking about the inner door seals like I show, Im thinking the paint could actually degrade them. But if you mean like the outer trim kind of pieces that get faded, yeah you could do that. Ive done that before
@@JonnyDIY... thank you!
No paint use silicone spray or paste it’s safe for the seals it won’t hurt the rubber it’s cleans dirt off and it will keep the doors from sticking.
I think the silicone will probably damage the rubber long term, it might look good at the beginning but.. what do u guys think?
Not that I'm aware of, many people do this to their seals with classic cars. Maybe there's something better out there 🤔
Scotty Kilmer uses AT Reseal 205 rubber rejuvanator , I used it but I wouldnt call it a miracle!@@JonnyDIY
Silicone is for Rubber
@@utero77where did you find the 205 what store I'm in Massachusetts
@@vincentnichols402 where else, amazon! I dont put silicone on rubber cause silicone is probably petroleum based and probably will damage rubber long term
you almost sound like @ChrisFix
Nice intro!....lol
Use a half n half vinegar and h2o. Then I do not have to rinse the soap suck off. It is also a disinfect. The vine smell goes away fast.
What do you think about using Vaseline?
Well it would keep doors from freezing shut but thats about it. Since Vaseline is petroleum based it wouldn't be good for seals long term. Petroleum based products will actually degrade the rubber seals. Stick to a silicone based lubricant 👍🏻
Paste seems too heavy - dust and dirt will stick to it.
You kind of just lightly rub it into the seals and then polish any excess off.
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