BoxheadTim
BoxheadTim GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
3/8/13 2:54 p.m.

The weatherstripping on the CRX is pretty worn and of course like almost everything else for this car, NLA.

I've used some Einszett Gummipflege on the driver's door weatherstrip which has improved matter somewhat but the seal still needs to "balloon" a little more in order to create a proper, non-whistling seal and keep the weather out better.

Before I end up slowly rubbing the whole bottle onto the seal, what do other people do to revive well-used weatherstripping?

EvanB
EvanB GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
3/8/13 3:12 p.m.

Not sure what the seal looks on the CRX but is there a hollow center you could slide some vacuum tubing or some hose in to give it some more height and reinforcement?

DuctTape&Bondo
DuctTape&Bondo HalfDork
3/8/13 3:14 p.m.

http://1stgencelica.com/viewtopic.php?t=13219&p=121725

Says Kerosene works, haven't tried it myself.

Kenny_McCormic
Kenny_McCormic Dork
3/8/13 3:32 p.m.

I use vaseline on sunroof seals. There's also the option of finding some close enough universal stuff.

Apexcarver
Apexcarver UberDork
3/8/13 3:33 p.m.

I have heard ATF can do wonders, but the residue may not be what you want to deal with.

conesare2seconds
conesare2seconds Reader
3/8/13 8:42 p.m.

Dielectric grease. I can't speak to its revivifying properties but it is good for maintenance. Hell, it couldn't hurt.

psychic_mechanic
psychic_mechanic Dork
3/9/13 7:14 a.m.

I used silicone spray lube on my old fiero's dew wipes and they actually became flexible.

Dr. Hess
Dr. Hess UltimaDork
3/9/13 8:27 a.m.

Black Magic.

BoxheadTim
BoxheadTim GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
3/9/13 8:59 a.m.

In reply to Dr. Hess:

The one that comes in a bottle or the one that requires years of study?

sobe_death
sobe_death HalfDork
3/9/13 9:08 a.m.

I have some stuff from Honda for use on my convertible top seals called "Shin-Etsu Grease".

I have no idea what it means, but it probably came from a store for people age 18+

oldeskewltoy
oldeskewltoy Dork
3/9/13 10:14 a.m.
BoxheadTim wrote: The weatherstripping on the CRX is pretty worn and of course like almost everything else for this car, NLA. I've used some Einszett Gummipflege on the driver's door weatherstrip which has improved matter somewhat but the seal still needs to "balloon" a little more in order to create a proper, non-whistling seal and keep the weather out better. Before I end up slowly rubbing the whole bottle onto the seal, what do other people do to revive well-used weatherstripping?

Wurth Rubber Care

I've had mixed results... beltline on my old Corolla is hard as plastic these days... I've tried repeated use and it hasn't improved enough to call it a success... so mixed results???

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