Many say silicone based grease is the way to go.
Car door seal lubricant.
Best door seal lubricant preservative protectant.
Coat the entire gasket thoroughly wiping.
Use the wd 40 for latches and hinges on the glove box and gas tank cover.
How to use the lubricants on car locks and hinges squirt a small amount of the graphite lubricant into the car door locks and trunk locks to ensure they keep working smoothly.
3m silicone lubricant eliminates rubber squeaks prevents sticking and seals out moisture.
First wipe the hinge area with a clean rag and spray it with lithium grease.
Formulated for extreme conditions it will not freeze at 28 f nor degrade at 350 f.
They will degrade the rubber.
Restores seal elasticity and conditions weather seals for doors windows hoods and trunks.
Hold it in place with masking tape until the adhesive dries about 45 minutes.
My last car detailer used a petroleum product on my sun roof and within weeks it squeaked all the time.
Then apply a second coat to both surfaces and press the weather strip into place.
Spray lithium grease on door hinges to keep them opening smoothly and prevent rust.
Let that dry completely then squeeze a bead of the adhesive onto the weather strip and the car door and let that dry.
Discussion starter 1 aug 20 2013.
303 rubber seal protectant provides protection against drying and cracking in extreme temperatures for weather seals.
Door hood and deck lid or lift gate hinges and latches can withstand a slightly heavier lubricant such as spray lithium sold at all auto parts stores but don t overdo it.
Silicone lubricant is available in both wet and dry formulas.
Perfect for use on cars boats rv s or any rubber weather seal that needs conditioning and it will also rejuvenates color to old seals.
Move the hinge several times to work the grease into the hinge.
And be sure to get it into both sides of each hinge.
Apply a grease based lubricant such as petroleum jelly by dipping a paper towel into the container then rubbing the lubricant onto the door gasket.
Clean up any adhesive messes with the brake cleaner.
You also should use this spray on the front and rear door hinges.
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