Silicone lubricant is available in both wet and dry formulas.
Car door seal lubricant.
Use the wd 40 for latches and hinges on the glove box and gas tank cover.
Coat the entire gasket thoroughly wiping.
Clean up any adhesive messes with the brake cleaner.
Then apply a second coat to both surfaces and press the weather strip into place.
Many say silicone based grease is the way to go.
Formulated for extreme conditions it will not freeze at 28 f nor degrade at 350 f.
First wipe the hinge area with a clean rag and spray it with lithium grease.
They will degrade the rubber.
Restores seal elasticity and conditions weather seals for doors windows hoods and trunks.
And be sure to get it into both sides of each hinge.
If you have real rubber seals do not use any petroleum based products.
Best door seal lubricant preservative protectant.
303 rubber seal protectant provides protection against drying and cracking in extreme temperatures for weather seals.
This lubricant contains no petroleum oils to stain fabrics.
Move the hinge several times to work the grease into the hinge.
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How to use the lubricants on car locks and hinges squirt a small amount of the graphite lubricant into the car door locks and trunk locks to ensure they keep working smoothly.
Hold it in place with masking tape until the adhesive dries about 45 minutes.
Perfect for use on cars boats rv s or any rubber weather seal that needs conditioning and it will also rejuvenates color to old seals.
Apply a grease based lubricant such as petroleum jelly by dipping a paper towel into the container then rubbing the lubricant onto the door gasket.
Door hood and deck lid or lift gate hinges and latches can withstand a slightly heavier lubricant such as spray lithium sold at all auto parts stores but don t overdo it.
You also should use this spray on the front and rear door hinges.
My last car detailer used a petroleum product on my sun roof and within weeks it squeaked all the time.
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