Protect Car Rubber Door Seals to Stop Wind Noise and Freezing

[@olavzwarteveen5246]

Nice video, but I think prior to rubbing the seals with the PTFE solution, proper seal cleaning is better. I use a detailing (metal free) brush and microfibre cloth and a mild car cleaner e.g. a 10% solution of a good car shampoo. Rinse and brush with preferably demineralized water and detaiing brush, wipe dry with clean cloth and let completely air dry. Then do the PTFE treatment.

[@MySupercarLife]

Great tips, thanks for sharing

[@gregplant8761]

I’m glad you have pointed this out! Great video!

[@artycrafty6827]

Hi there really helpful video. Can I just get by with cleaning the seals with soapy water & making sure that I dry them well before treating them? I will also be using a silicone spray for now because I have it , but also it is clear & some of the seals I will be treating are white. They are on my mini motorhome lockers.

[@MySupercarLife]

Thanks! Yeah, you can use anything to clean them with just make sure they are dry before you put the silicone on and you should be good to go!

[@hellojennifer520]

How long does it take to dry? How long do I leave the door open until I can close the door.

[@premiumgifts]

Hey you have great videos...I have learned from them.....but I would like to know if you or someone you know have restitched the top on a vw cabrio where it is stitched on the crown of the top where it goes down to the back window......thanks

[@Bull1the1Great]

great video . might help me with wind howling on the passenger side

[@raidenb4512]

Thanks, i will try today on my GT86.

[@maximolotov]

Going to try it tonight. Aiming for less wind noise. Wish me good luck.

[@maximolotov]

Done it ! Now my rubber seals stick to each other, making it little hard to open my doors. Guess that must mean airtight. In terms of sound went down , I guess it did a little, but my rubber is already old with some little cracks and tear in few places. Thank you Kind Sir.

[@bobbymcdowell6261]

I bought a vette about 5 years ago that was a convertible and I ended up selling it because ALL!! the seals dry rotted... Wish I would have seen this video last year

[@nfbr]

Is there anything you can use to stop the furry parts of the seal sticking/freezing in winter?

[@MySupercarLife]

Unfortunately not really. Just try to keep them clean and dry

[@alexb5345]

Hi great video man! i have a 2008 lexus is250, i noticed i have a minot rubbing noise from the B pillar, it sounds like the corner of the seal doesn't seats properely and rubbing the rubber on the pillar. is it's somthing that gummipfledge can help with?

[@MySupercarLife]

It does sound like the seal may have dried out. You could always try some Vaseline first to see if that helps. It pretty much does the same (I stopped a convertible leaking with it). You'll just have to rub it in to the seal. If that works then get the Gummipfledge as it's only cheap, but if you have Vaseline (or petroleum Jelly) around then that's a cheap solution. I had to do my Audi as the doors nearly froze shut. The only problem now is that the windows squeak when I roll them up or down! I think they need a better clean!

[@alexb5345]

My Supercar Life Hi, thanks for the info mate! Will try ASAP! :)

[@MySupercarLife]

No problems, let me know how you go on.

[@alexb5345]

Hi, the noise is gone. for 2 days :(...is the gummipflege lasts longer?

[@Branhawk]

Alex Bukhman silicone spray.

[@paulo1149]

Vaseline is petroleum based. Wouldn't that degrade the rubber?

[@MySupercarLife]

I now use a silicone based product which is kinder on the seals. You can buy Silicone oil (for 3d printers and the like) for cheap which does a very good job on the seals

[@paulo1149]

@@MySupercarLife Thanks for that tip. I've also heard that lithium grease works well.

[@MiguelGarcia-vj7oo]

​@@paulo1149 automotive grade rubbers can handle Vaseline.... Doesn't affect them.

[@nickdegroot2445]

What liquid did you use to clean your rubber seals? And, do you also wipe it dry after application?

[@unisoulja6227]

Read the description

[@hitpoint3]

I have a BMW F34 with framelss windows. How do you do it then?

[@tylerprufer7066]

I just knew you were gonna say 'supple'.

[@pugchench4443]

Can I try to clean with steamer without using the brush?

[@MySupercarLife]

You can, but you should still brush any dirt out. Also watch you don't get the seal too hot.

[@ADDONRACER]

you can also clean it with a microfiber towel..

[@bitTorrenter]

When you say furry area are you not referring to felt?

[@MySupercarLife]

No, it's a section of the rubber that has been flocked, I think it's to stop the seal rubbing on the paint. If you're not careful you can rub the fur off the rubber seal - sometimes it flakes off with age.

[@Stu-SB]

Can't beat a nice furry area.. fnaar

[@billywhizz98]

You can use talcum powder around the seals to stop them sticking in the winter

[@MySupercarLife]

What a great tip! Thanks for sharing :-)

[@drifter.11]

I have shoe shining liquid can i use it instead of the rubber care liquid?

[@MySupercarLife]

Possibly, I'd say maybe give it a try in a small section of the seal. If it makes it soft and supple (after it dries) then it should be OK. If you do give it a try, please let us know how it went.

[@billblackeye]

did you try it ?

[@MrCuckoobox]

I would not use Vaseline on rubber.....It will make rubber swell and deteriorate. A silicon grease or a grease that is rubber friendly such as Super Lube.

[@MySupercarLife]

I've never had a problem with it, and it is listed as the main ingredient in the SONAX GummiPflege Stift. If in doubt though I would use the standard SONAX GummiPflege or the VRP.

[@bobbymcdowell6261]

Great video!!!!!

[@Branhawk]

Just clean it then use a bit of silicone spray those blue heavy shop towels.

[@MySupercarLife]

Thanks for commenting. I've tried that in the past, but I don't find it lasts as long as the Sonax stuff. But if you already have the spray then it saves buying more products .👍

[@Branhawk]

My Supercar Life I’ll still give sonax a try if the silicone wears off quick thanks for the vid

[@ioleacatalin]

worked lile a champ. Until the first rain.

[@MySupercarLife]

I've not had that problem personally, the shine disappears but the seals remain supple - what's happening with yours?

[@ioleacatalin]

Don't know. I have the same product. Applied it on every single rubber part with care. Maybe Bmw is not as premium as it says

[@MySupercarLife]

You cleaned the seals before applying? Maybe it's a different rubber compound or something weird. I've used it on a couple of cars and had success with it. I had an e46 once that had really bad wind noise from the side window - couldn't ever fix it.

[@ioleacatalin]

I did. The squeak stoped but when the fist rain came...the annoying sound came back with it.

[@MySupercarLife]

arrrgh, have you tried tyre shine? Give that a try.

[@GrayscaleArts]

love the videos great stuff just some helpful advice. The thumbnails you make are not very profession looking. I click the videos because iknow the content will be good but to someone who doesnt know your videos doesnt look inviting. thanks

[@MySupercarLife]

Thanks. No problems, What would you suggest to do? Leave the text and logo out? I'm open to ideas. Somethings can be hard to make look good :-) Like a door seal, it's not the most fun thing to photograph. Let me know your thoughts

[@GrayscaleArts]

haha yes guess a door seal isnt great to look at but its the logo/text on the left that looks dated in my opinion. hope u dont take offence. thanks

[@davidhart9031]

I use johnsons baby oil works well.

[@no_handle_required]

Looks like shoe polish, sounds like shoe polish, goes on like shoe polish, hmmmm

[@guppy360]

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