Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items => Topic started by: loizou on July 13, 2008, 16:27:05

Title: silicone gease on rubber seals
Post by: loizou on July 13, 2008, 16:27:05

is it reccomended to use silicone grease on seals to keep the soft and to stop them from drying out 8)

Title: Re: silicone gease on rubber seals
Post by: scoot on July 13, 2008, 18:30:52

They guy at the classic center suggested NOT using silicon because of interaction with the painted surface that the gaskets/seals would come into contact with.  Don't know if I agree with him or not.

Title: Re: silicone gease on rubber seals
Post by: wwheeler on July 14, 2008, 13:53:22

Several years ago, I used a silicone lubricant on some rubber bumper parts that were in firm contact with painted surfaces. I believe the silicone "softened" the paint and it wore off the paint where the contact was. I am no longer a fan of silicone lubricants or any any other preservative with silicone.

I have had excellent results with 303 protectant and it has no silicone. It has a sunscreen built-in and it will keep your exterior seals soft.