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IoWesty
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 Posted: Sun May 20, 2018 5:57 am Post subject: Rubber Windoow Seals Bleed |
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I still have the original rubber seals on my van The rubber appears to be in good shape. However, when I wash the van, the black from the rubber bleeds on to the paint when I wipe it dry resulting in black streaks.
Short of replacing all the rubber, are there any recommended rubber conditioners/restorers I should try? |
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VicVan
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Location: Vancouver Island, BC
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| Posted: Sun May 20, 2018 8:54 am Post subject: Re: Rubber Windoow Seals Bleed |
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Hi
Hard to believe 35-year old rubber seams are in good shape! Can you post some pictures?
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MsTaboo
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Location: East Kootenay, British Columbia
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| Posted: Sun May 20, 2018 9:13 am Post subject: Re: Rubber Windoow Seals Bleed |
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Mine do the same thing. It's aging. Have had it from other older vehicles.
You can help keep the rubber in good condition with different products. I use "303", but there are other cheaper products like "Back to Black"
After washing the van, treat the seals. Keep the stuff off the paint.
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syncrodoka
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Location: Santa Cruz, CA
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| Posted: Sun May 20, 2018 9:15 am Post subject: Re: Rubber Windoow Seals Bleed |
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| gummi pflege or straight glycerine from the pharmacy might do the trick. New german seals are always a good alternative at this point. |
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Steve Arndt
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Location: Boise, Idaho
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| Posted: Mon May 21, 2018 9:36 am Post subject: Re: Rubber Windoow Seals Bleed |
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| I've been told the wiping and cleaning the window seals with lemon pledge helps. Give that a try. |
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benandmj
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| Posted: Mon May 21, 2018 9:41 am Post subject: Re: Rubber Windoow Seals Bleed |
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| Steve Arndt wrote: |
| I've been told the wiping and cleaning the window seals with lemon pledge helps. Give that a try. |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uklF7VtqJq8
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