Exterior rubber seal care

[Mauispyder]

My exterior rubber seals are in pretty good condition. Does anyone have recommendations on products to keep them in good shape? I'm after longevity not shininess. It's a convertible, thanks.

 

[PlanZero]

Baby oil.

 

[Mello]

Vasoline.

 

[hharper1321]

umm yeah. Look on amazon for a product called Gummi Pflege Stift. Heres a link to some: https://www.amazon.com/nextzett-914...rd_wg=KLIe8&psc=1&refRID=KEESTPJGGHBC7D9PA3XG

Best stuff in the world for convertible seals!

 

[Mauispyder]

Thanks for the replies! I know it's not exciting like porting stuff or back pressure discussions, but it's the little stuff that keeps this a daily driver !

 

[mrt0mjones]

I always used dielectric grease on my convertible top seals.

 

[EC17PSE]

Alot of folks say peanut butter or the oil, i used Gtechniq syrum and it seems to be good and protects well

 

[mrt0mjones]

I have never heard of Gtechniq syrum.

Peanut oil would probably be ok....

 

[Mauispyder]

It would smell good...

 

[AndrewD5418]

Do not use vaseline. It'll eventually degrade it. Use something silicone based if needed. Honda has some specific stuff they made for the NSX that will probably work well for other vehicles called Shin Etsu.
https://twosrus.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=882

 

[EC17PSE]

Gtechniq is not cheap by any means, its actually quite expensive for the amount you get but what it does and is designed for it does wonders, i use a few of their products,

 

[spyderdrifter]

Not to hijack this, but since the topic came up, is there anything specific to preserve drip rails the same way? My GS has drip rails that are nearly perfect, would be great to keep them this way.

 

[EC17PSE]

Not to hijack this, but since the topic came up, is there anything specific to preserve drip rails the same way? My GS has drip rails that are nearly perfect, would be great to keep them this way.

I used as i said above for alot off my trim and rails,

I use
C5 wheel armour
C4 trim restorer
G1 and G4 smart glass

All work well but as i said kinda expensive, but worth it,
Wheels wash off well even race pad despoits and trim is black and well protected as it once was grey from old age.

 

[spyderdrifter]

As long as it's a good product, I'm ok with a little extra cost thanks.

 

[NB4G63T]

I've been using this for the past year and it's the best I've used for rubber rejuvenation. Actully I find all their stuff top notch.
https://www.amazon.com/325ml-Autoglym-Bumper-Trim-Gel/dp/B000MSU28U