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08-05-2014, 10:18 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
2010 22' Interstate
Vincennes
, Indiana
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 118
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Rubber Door Seal Protectant
What is a good product or method of treatment for the rubber door seals?
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08-05-2014, 10:29 AM
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Figment of My Imagination
2012 Interstate Coach
From All Over
, More Than Anywhere Else
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 10,868
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If the rubber is getting hard, so that it compresses when the door is closed and stays compressed when the door is opened, there are several treatments available. My favorite is old-fashioned glycerine, same stuff you can buy in the medicine aisle of your local supermarket. Coat the rubber thoroughly and let it soak in. I haven't used it on door seals, but I have used it on the tip-out window seals.
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I thought getting old would take longer!
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08-05-2014, 07:35 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2010 22' Interstate
Vincennes
, Indiana
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 118
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What about a silicone grease? My neighbor uses it for his cars.
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08-05-2014, 07:55 PM
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Rivet Master 
2000 25' Safari
Davidson County
, NC Highlands County, FL
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 4,493
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My Airstream owner's manual says to use silicone grease on window and door seals, but I use 303 Aerospace Protectant. It's easier to apply and less mess. And, I do not want to get silicone anywhere I might need caulk later.
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2014 Silverado LTZ 1500 Crew Cab 5.3L maximum trailering package
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08-05-2014, 09:18 PM
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Rivet Master
1999 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Hillsboro
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 6,408
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303! Or Glycerine.
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Channing
WBCCI# 30676
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08-11-2014, 06:11 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2012 Interstate Coach
norman
, Oklahoma
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 243
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The German car geeks all swear by a product made by Wurth called Gummi Pfledge (not sure on the spelling). I think this is the same stuff but renamed for the US market:
Wurth Rubber Care Silicone Free
When I googled it I found this made by another European manufacturer, looks like the same stuff but in a applicator bottle:
Einszett Rubber Care Stick Gummi Pflege, gummi pflege (also available on Amazon)
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08-11-2014, 09:33 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 13,669
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cwf
303! Or Glycerine.
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X2 on the 303 Protectant , non-greasy, and lasts a long time.....like I did mine 4 years ago. still not sticky to the glass and slick to the feel.
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"If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy." - Red Green
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08-11-2014, 01:50 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2004 30' Classic
Hillsborough
, New Jersey
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 203
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Gummi Pflege
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08-11-2014, 03:55 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 25' FB Eddie Bauer
2013 25' FB Eddie Bauer
2012 20' Flying Cloud
Small Town
, *** Big Sky Country ***Western Montana
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 2,860
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303 or Armorall
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2022 Ford F350 6.2 V-8; equalizer hitch + Shocker air hitch
Honda Eu3200; AIR# 44105; formerly WBCCI 2015.1
Terminal Aluminitis; 2-people w/ 3+ dogs
 
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08-11-2014, 04:02 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
2014 27' FB International
Denver
, Colorado
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 42
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Gummi Pflege is the way to go. I've used it in many applications and the "stick" is easy to use with no mess. Available on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/einszett-91480...s=gummi+pflege
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Colorado Mountains
International Sterling 27FB
2015 GMC Denali 2500 Duramax & Allison
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08-11-2014, 07:11 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2011 Interstate Coach
Tulsa
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 171
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+1 Gummi Pflege
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Living On Tulsa Time
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08-11-2014, 07:17 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 27' FB Eddie Bauer
Chelsea
, Michigan
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 1,792
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We use silicon spray (sprayed on a rag then wiped on the gasket.) But our gaskets are still in pretty good condition (i.e., soft & supple, not hard and cracked.)
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WBCCI# 5766
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08-11-2014, 08:18 PM
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Rivet Master
2000 31' Land Yacht
Central
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,489
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mefly2
303 or Armorall
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303 better, I had a bottle of armorall in the garage for a number of years, bought some 303 and forgot about the armorall, when I picked up the bottle it was discolored and cracked, this is a product saying it is supposed to save your plastic goods 
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08-11-2014, 08:33 PM
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Rivet Master
1999 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Hillsboro
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 6,408
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Wow, I want to buy the Gummi Pfledge just for the name !!
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Channing
WBCCI# 30676
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08-11-2014, 08:36 PM
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Rivet Puller
2003 28' Safari S/O
Atlanta Burbs
, Georgia
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 2,006
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303. It also does a great job on tire sidewalls.
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