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Old 01-28-2025, 05:15 PM
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Another morning with frozen door locks

Came out this morning to frozen door locks AGAIN. Knowing what I learned a couple of weeks ago with a broken door handle carrier from try to force it, I used the comfort opening, lowered the front window and few inches and released the latch from the inside handle. Then grabbed the rear of the door frame and gave it a yank. Door opened right up breaking the ice holding it stuck. Work smarter, not harder
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So is it the weather stripping that's freezing ??
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Old 01-29-2025, 09:13 AM
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Seems like everything on the doors and all windows. It rains and the car is wet and then it freezes over night.
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I know when the weather stripping gets worn it will freeze a lot easier. If you can get some silicon on the weatherstripping that will make a huge difference. GM used to make a silicon emulsion especially for weather stripping that was excellent but I don't know if can get a hold of that still or again. Some say that silicone will ruin the weatherstripping though just so you know
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I know when the weather stripping gets worn it will freeze a lot easier. If you can get some silicon on the weatherstripping that will make a huge difference. GM used to make a silicon emulsion especially for weather stripping that was excellent but I don't know if can get a hold of that still or again. Some say that silicone will ruin the weatherstripping though just so you know
Good point! My weatherstripping is certainly 21 years worn so you may be right.
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Yes there is a very thin, smooth skin on the stripping and when that wears off it exposes the cells of the weatherstripping which end up holding moisture.
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