Need Weatherstrip rejuvinator

[Gary B.]

Someone told me there was a recent article in the Restorer that told of a way to rejuvinate weatherstripping. I've got an NOS piece of weatherstripping for my '66, but even though it's NOS it's got a milky residue on it that partially rubs off, but not completely. Does anyone know which issue the article appeared in that talks about how to recondition weatherstripping? Or can someone tell me any tips that work that don't damage the weatherstripping and don't make it look too shiny like ArmorAll would?

Thanks,

Gary

[Joe L.]

Re: Need Weatherstrip rejuvinator

Gary-----

The best thing that I've found is di-electric grease. Take a small amount and rub it well into the weatherstrip. Nothing is better. This works best on soft weatherstrip which is most of the weatherstrip on the car. Harder rubber weatherstrip (like that used for soft top SIDE weatherstrip sections) will not do as well, but it will still be somewhat beneficial. The di-electric grease can be obtained from GM dealers under GM #12345579. Works just like magic.

[Kurt B.]

Re: Need Weatherstrip rejuvinator

I purchased GM Silicone Grease, part # 10121290 from GM and the tube states it is expressly made for this purpose and should be used once every 6 months. I applied it to the new weatherstripping on my doors and t-tops. A little goes a very long way. I think it is also available from some of the Corvette aftermarket vendors and is not very expensive. I think I paid $10 for a total of three tubes and am still on the first tube. They are small 1 ounce tubes and you don't use very much. Used it on my Benz as well and it seems to be OK.

[Gary B.]

Thanks guys. *NM*