Re: IML: Preserving Weatherstrip/Krytox
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Re: IML: Preserving Weatherstrip/Krytox



Just to add to this. There is a pretty comprehensive page on a VW site listing GM and VW part numbers for Krytox and how to apply it. http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2819603
 
If price is any indication, this is really good stuff - ~$40 for 2 oz. Maybe a little goes a long way. :)
 
Daryl
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Sent: Sunday, December 24, 2006 10:12 AM
Subject: Re: IML: Preserving Weatherstrip

Kytox grease is available @ your local GM parts counter. I work in the autoglass business and some of the newer cars with the encapsulated glass parts have the Krytox lube applied to them @ the factory ( re: the bottom edge of Cavalier and Sunfire windshields where molded in place plastic/rubber weatherstripping meets the wiper cowling.)  It comes in a small bottle with a dauber applicator. Hope this helps!
A Buick guy who also appreciates the fine designs of the Imperials!
Best regards and happy holidays to the OIC folks!
Jeff Corey
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Sent: Sunday, December 24, 2006 12:07 PM
Subject: Re: IML: Preserving Weatherstrip

I've heard that silicone products ( like armorall and most "protectants" ) actually promote deteriration in rubber and vinyl.. Another list I'm on, for a car who's weatherstripping is IMPOSSIBLE to replace,  recomend a product used in the space industry called Krytox.. apparently, it is the only item spacifficly designed to truly prolong the life of critical rubber parts even in severe environments ( like space, or the polluted air of southern California, where I live) unfortunatly, I don't know where one gets the stuff.

anthony romano <mamrom@xxxxxxx> wrote:
Great suggestion- Also keeping it moist with silicone is very good also. You want it no to dry up !
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Sent: Sunday, December 24, 2006 9:53 AM
Subject: Re: IML: Preserving Weatherstrip

Tim Durrer <tdkd99@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
What is the best product to use on vehicle weatherstripping to preserve them? I have heard everything from Armor All to silicon spray.
Lacquer thinner works very well to clean weatherstripping and any other rubber parts on a car.

The only true way to preserve weatherstripping and other rubber is to keep it out of the sun.  I think Armor All and some other products may advertise "UV Protection" or somesuch, but I'm not convinced they really work very well.

Elijah


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