New weather seals . . .

[Guest Anonymous]

Anyone got a good/easy way to get that tacky white waxy mold release coating crap off of new rubber weather seals (doors, windows, etc.)? I'm finally putting the '02 back together. I have bought all new seals but haven't found an easy way to get that stuff off of the new rubber. Any suggestions?

[Guest Anonymous]

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[Guest Anonymous]

WD-40 WILL KEEP ANY ADHESIVE FROM STICKING TO THE

SEALS . TRY BRAKE CLEANER , IT WILL EVAPORATE COMPLETELY AND LEAVE NO RESIDUE .

[Guest Anonymous]

but otherwise LEAVE THAT WHITE STUFF ON THERE!! its good for the rubber, and will come off on its own in own good damn time!! remember its GOOD!!!

next time you buy a set of those seals they will probably cost 3x as much...

-Rob

[Guest Anonymous]

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[Guest Anonymous]

I spoke to a (another) knowledgable car guy yesterday and he said the exact same thing you did about acetone and leaving that stuff on new seals, etc. He did mention that 100% silicone lubricant is a very good cleaner & reconditioner for older rubber gaskets. I have actually tried that and it seems to work.