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puddinboo 10-29-2013 10:53 PM

doors freezing to weather strip?
 
whats everyones recomendation to lube door weather strips with I was thinking of slicone spray anyone else agree/disagree?

THE VEIN 10-30-2013 08:27 AM

I think I heard something like vinegar or rubbing alcohol also

Ricky Bobby 10-30-2013 09:11 AM

Du-Pont multipurpose spray with Teflon should work just as well too

PsYcHe 10-30-2013 09:26 AM

Or a light smear with petroleum jelly.

Qsilver7 10-30-2013 10:14 PM

100% silcone spray...and while you're winterizing...might as well hit the door lock cylinders and all hinges.

These are the 2 products I use for winterizing that helps prevent door lock cylinders from freezing and door gaskets from freezing:

  • silcone - (spray on a rag...not a paper towel) and lubricate all gaskets...remember around the hood and tail gate/lift gate
  • Tri-Flow - all hinges, door lock cylinders, hood latches & locks (Tri-Flow has TEFLON which helps prevent binding where to surfaces rub against each other)

puddinboo 10-30-2013 11:01 PM

is there anything to spray where that little black cover is on the 4 doors to access the allen screw .

puddinboo 10-30-2013 11:53 PM

will these freeze below -30c?

Qsilver7 10-31-2013 02:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by puddinboo (Post 961805)
will these freeze below -30c?

I don't have to deal with temperatures that cold (unless for some rare climatic event)...so I've never worried about temps that cold for the products I use (pictured above).

I googled "tri-flow freezes at what temp" & "silicon freezes at what temp"...and you can see below what I found...I would suggest checking the internet for any brand that you may have or see in your area:
Tri-Flow Superior Lubricant provides twice the lubricating power of most competitive brands. Its light viscosity allows for deep penetration into hard to reach moving parts. -Ideal for all conditions - wet, dry, road and trail -High grade petroleum oils provide optimum lubrication under extreme temperatures (-60 to 475F) and humidity
A clean, light-duty product, DuPont™ Teflon® Silicone Lubricant is excellent for non-metal materials that may be damaged by conventional lubricants. It helps prevent sticking, binding and freezing.
  • Helps clean; odorless
  • Waterproofs, protects, lubricates and preserves
  • For use on rubber, plastic, vinyl, leather, metal and wood
  • Eliminates squeaking and binding in windows, hinges, locks, etc.
  • Helps prevent rust, oxidation and corrosion on all metals
  • Protects fishing gear, tools and farm equipment from salt, chlorine and corrosives
  • Helps prevent snow sticking and muddy buildups on shovels, snowblowers, wheel wells, etc.
  • NSF H-2 Listed
  • Can withstand temperatures from -40°F (-40°C) up to 400°F (204°C).

puddinboo 10-31-2013 08:12 AM

thx for the info I`ll try the 2 lubricants you mentionned this weekend .

Ricky Bobby 10-31-2013 09:26 AM

Anything with Teflon is good, I get my Du-Pont Teflon lubricant at Lowes


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