Spray lithium grease on door hinges to keep them opening smoothly and prevent rust.
Car door seal lubricant.
Clean up any adhesive messes with the brake cleaner.
Best door seal lubricant preservative protectant.
Hold it in place with masking tape until the adhesive dries about 45 minutes.
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This lubricant contains no petroleum oils to stain fabrics.
My last car detailer used a petroleum product on my sun roof and within weeks it squeaked all the time.
Move the hinge several times to work the grease into the 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.
Then apply a second coat to both surfaces and press the weather strip into place.
303 rubber seal protectant provides protection against drying and cracking in extreme temperatures for weather seals.
You also should use this spray on the front and rear door hinges.
If you have real rubber seals do not use any petroleum based products.
Silicone lubricant is available in both wet and dry formulas.
Many say silicone based grease is the way to go.
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.
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Coat the entire gasket thoroughly wiping.
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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.
Let that dry completely then squeeze a bead of the adhesive onto the weather strip and the car door and let that dry.
Use the wd 40 for latches and hinges on the glove box and gas tank cover.
First wipe the hinge area with a clean rag and spray it with lithium grease.
Restores seal elasticity and conditions weather seals for doors windows hoods and trunks.
They will degrade the rubber.
And be sure to get it into both sides of each hinge.