What would you recommend for stopping door seals from freezing to the bodywork?

I'm guessing rubbing them with a thin layer of something like WD40 or 303 Aerospace protectant would work?

The manual states you should use a "rubber care product (e.g. silicone spray)" so I would go with that.

What would you recommend for stopping door seals from freezing to the bodywork?

I'm guessing rubbing them with a thin layer of something like WD40 or 303 Aerospace protectant would work?

petroleum jelly!

I know Porsche dealers in cold places use talcum powder

Einszett Gummi Pflege is very good

I'm about to order 2 bottles for £12 delivered on Detailing World

Edited 7 December, 201015 yr by alexandjen

Einszett Gummi Pflege is very good

I'm about to order 2 bottles for £12 delivered on Detailing World

Does Vaseline work as I hear it doesn't freeze as well?

Does Vaseline work as I hear it doesn't freeze as well?

Personally have never used it on rubber seals as I thought the petroleum content can damage rubber :wonder:

Personally have never used it on rubber seals as I thought the petroleum content can damage rubber :wonder:

A very good point, I have had a google and for some odd reason Back to Black is coming up trumps..Please tell me it is not really -8!

Both silicone spray or vaseline work well

Einszett Gummi Pflege is very good

I'm about to order 2 bottles for £12 delivered on Detailing World

Good product that, not sure it will help with door's freezing shut though....................... :no:

Slight off topic but how did the Machine Polishing day go with Nick? Good?

Here is my recommendation

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SILICONE-DRY-SPRAY-LUBRICANT-/110587371364?pt=UK_Crafts_Other_Crafts_EH&hash=item19bf855f64

It's less messy than many silicone sprays as it is the 'dry' type. It's often used by double glazing installers to treat uPVC door/window seals as well as by mechanics

Slight off topic but how did the Machine Polishing day go with Nick? Good?

Yes good thanks, learnt a lot and am now happy with using the rotory, no longer scared of it

Thanks guys

I'll give the 303 aerospace protectant a try, then move on to something silicone based. I don't have any silicone stuff to hand as I hate the residue it leaves in normal use.

Now I have a different problem! Had to clear the wheel arches which were solidly blocked with slush before I went in, otherwise I might not be able to move off in the morning. There was literally no gap between the tyre and arch. My poor Octy really needs a good clean and some tlc. If I had only realised how much a decent size garage was a necessity in Scotland before I bought my house :yes:

Yes good thanks, learnt a lot and am now happy with using the rotory, no longer scared of it

Nick's one of the good guys.........