Re: IML: Preserving Weatherstrip/Krytox

[Tim Durrer <tdkd99@xxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks!

Tim Durrer

--- "D. Howland" <howlands@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> 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
>   ----- Original Message ----- 
>   From: buickjef@xxxxxxxxxxx 
>   To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
>   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
>     ----- Original Message ----- 
>     From: Matthew Esposito 
>     To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
>     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
> !
>         ----- Original Message ----- 
>         From: Elijah Scott 
>         To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
>         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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