(NBC) What are you using on your rubber door/trunk seals?

I remember from years ago that people, including myself, were using BMW's Gummi Flege. What other products are you using today?

Gummi Pflege contains Polydimethylsiloxane.

Based on a Wiki article it is a component of skin lotions that offer skin protection. You could use a skin lotion then. An unscented one.

This is a component of Silly Putty so if you want rub down your rubber weather stripping seals with a blob of Silly Putty.

Unscented baby oil (mineral oil) might be ok.

Me I just wipe down the rubber seals with a clean damp rag when I wash/wipe down the car.

Don't apply anything. Just wipe clean once in a while.

Gummi Pflege Stift is available at Pelican Parts for $9 for the 100 ml bottle. I lube the seals as part of my annual maintenance routine.

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DanStub
Gummi Pflege Stift is available at Pelican Parts for $9 for the 100 ml bottle. I lube the seals as part of my annual maintenance routine.

+1 with Gummi pflege

thanks for the suggestions, gentlemen. i do wipe the seals with a damp cloth but was wondering if it was worth it to apply anything. i might just skip it after all. I do like how the seals look new after applying something though.

FWIW, I clean an re-lube all seals on a yearly basis, otherwise I've found the seals on the clamshell and doors can get very squeaky on rough roads (not sure if this is a regional thing based on climate/dust/temp). I use Gummi Pflege which is available form a number of sources.

- JohnL
Boston
'01 986S