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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: paults1 on June 15, 2006, 21:00:41

Title: talc (talcum powder) removal
Post by: paults1 on June 15, 2006, 21:00:41

Talc is used to lube rubber gaskets or seals. The new seals on my soft top have way to much talc on them. When I close the doors with the windows up, it looks like a snow storm inside the car. Anyone have suggetions as to what to use to remove this excess on the seals. I tried dry brushing and soap & water. The talc just seems to keep multiplying!

Paul, '63 230SL

Title: Re: talc (talcum powder) removal
Post by: rwmastel on June 16, 2006, 06:32:03

Can you pull it off with masking tape?  That should not leave behind any sticky residue.

Rodd
Powell, Ohio, USA
1966 230SL, Euro, Auto, Leather, both  tops
1994 E420

Title: Re: talc (talcum powder) removal
Post by: 113gray on June 16, 2006, 17:52:01

I just replaced seals between w'shield posts & front edges of side windows using MBz parts. The gummy white stuff covering the rubber was a PIA to remove & I'm guessing this is the same as your problem. Soap/detergent didn't budge it but mineral spirits removed it immediately. Try it on a small area of yours & see.   -JP-

Title: Re: talc (talcum powder) removal
Post by: Bob G ✝︎ on June 17, 2006, 13:06:37

I have never heard of white powder look on factory Mercedes benz seals. I have some new seals and they are not white looking. Try some 303 rubber protectant availible at most  RV stores and camping stores. If you have after market seals I have seen this problem, no mater what  you do the seal returns with a white powdered look.

Bob Geco

Title: Re: talc (talcum powder) removal
Post by: dwilli3038 on June 17, 2006, 19:21:18

I just replaced the seal on one of the windows on the hard top (a real hemroid for sure) I did use Mercedes seals and there has white residue on it. I will wait until i do the otherside and the rear to try removing this material.


Daryl
'64 230 SL
Serial # 508