Howdy all,

So it is starting to get a bit colder in the mornings. I am having problems getting the doors open. Seems to be the doors freezing to the weather stripping. Is there something good to dress the weather stripping with to less this?

Thanks

 

In the past Ive used spray silicone on the door rubber....probably would work better if used before it got real cold.

 

Hey Rattle... it was pretty frosty this morning huh? ;D... i live out in the valley but commute into Vancouver so i know what it's like trying to thaw your truck out before ya hit the road.
As far as your weatherstripping goes...get yourself some good quality Silicone spray. The spray will accumulate on the "uneven" parts of the weatherstripping and will not allow water droplets to freeze on those areas, therefore allowing your doors free to open.

 

When I wash my vehicles in the winter, I always wipe the inside of the doors and weather stripping down really good, getting into all the folds, etc. Then I give the rubber a light wipe with some methyl hydrate on a paper towel. Been doing it for 20+ years and haven't notice any harm to the weatherstripping. Never thought of trying silicone. I'll try it on the passenger door next wash.

 

Thanks,

I will try the silicone tonight.

 

I've used "wheel dressing" on the weatherstrip and it works great. Why, cause I had it laying around. Probably just a thick silicone anyways. One application seems to work all winter.
Kevin

 

I've heard that a smear of Vaseline on the weatherstripping works well too.

Haven't tried it myself though.


phox

 

Something that always works for me is to use Armor All. It's great, it conditions the rubber weather striping so it seals better and helps with wind noise, plus it keeps it from freezing to the door seel. Just apply generusly to a rag, and wipe it down.

 

In freezing conditions I have coated the rubber around the doors with a light coat of clear silicone grease. Done this for years and never had a door freeze closed, even after going thru a car wash in below freezing temps. To stop windows from freezing closed after going thru a car wash I crack them open for a couple of inches immediately after leaving the car wash. Then wait for about 4 or 5 minutes and then close them. Seldom ever have had a window freeze closed.

 

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In freezing conditions I have coated the rubber around the doors with a light coat of clear silicone grease. Done this for years and never had a door freeze closed, even after going thru a car wash in below freezing temps. To stop windows from freezing closed after going thru a car wash I crack them open for a couple of inches immediately after leaving the car wash. Then wait for about 4 or 5 minutes and then close them. Seldom ever have had a window freeze closed.
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Stan, You guys in Mexico must have it rough with all severe winter conditions.... How do you cope??

 

We cope VERY well thank you. Must admit that this morning was downright cold. About 8 degrees when I left the house this morning. But is is OK now.
The cold I was refering too was Canadian cold with average daily temps of somewhere between minus 20 or 30 C.

 

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The cold I was refering too was Canadian cold with average daily temps of somewhere between minus 20 or 30 C.
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I know - just couldnt resist. Happy B-Day BTW...

 

Well I tried the silicone. Got cold again this morning and the doors were not frozen shut!

Thanks very much all for the input 8)

 

[quote author=phox_mulder link=board=5;threadid=23092;start=0#msg217837 date=1070505230]
I've heard that a smear of Vaseline on the weatherstripping works well too.

phox[/quote]

Won't freeze with Vaseline (or any grease) but it sure will attract the dirt!

 

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[quote author=phox_mulder link=board=5;threadid=23092;start=0#msg217837 date=1070505230]
I've heard that a smear of Vaseline on the weatherstripping works well too.

phox[/quote]

Won't freeze with Vaseline (or any grease) but it sure will attract the dirt!
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Im just wondering why phox has a big jar of vasaline in his truck???