What product is best for keeping rubber car door seals in good shape? Ease of application is important to me. Thanks

Wurth rubber care is pretty darn good.

303 protectant has worked well for me. WURTH makes good stuff as well. Two good options.

Since those moldings are not subject to rain or other extreme conditions that would tend to wash away what you put on them, I'd recommend 303 as well given its easy to come by, relatively inexpensive, and super easy to apply.

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Originally posted by FN in MT:
303 protectant has worked well for me. WURTH makes good stuff as well. Two good options.

Or silicone spray

I use a white dielectric grease. It works great and lasts quite a while.

[URL=303 Rubber Seal Protectant and Conditioner for Weather Seals - 3.4 fl. oz.

303 Rubber Seal Protectant and Conditioner for Weather Seals - 3.4 fl. oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00T...cp_tai_hE.-ybM00M8EY

I would stay away from the silicone based products. Go with the Aerospace 303.

I use Gummi Pfledge Stift just because I like the name. Seems to work well:

https://www.amazon.com/nextzet...Rubber/dp/B004B8GTQG

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Originally posted by Palm:
I use Gummi Pfledge Stift just because I like the name. Seems to work well:

https://www.amazon.com/nextzet...Rubber/dp/B004B8GTQG

Good stuff !! I use this for rubber seals, and 303 on the dash.

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Originally posted by jimmy123x:
Or silicone spray

Absolutely 'No'. Do not use silicone on rubber.

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Originally posted by Bob at the Beach:
...and 303 on the dash.

303 is a good product and will work on the dash. 'But', if you want to try something that lasts a bit longer, smells better, is a bit less expensive, and offers a really nice matte finish, try Poorboy's Natural Look Dressing. Its been my favorite for quite some time, and I use it throughout the interior.

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Originally posted by bigdeal:

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Originally posted by jimmy123x:
Or silicone spray

Absolutely 'No'. Do not use silicone on rubber.

Sil-Glyde, pure silicone in a gel carrier, made especially for brake rubber, o-ring assembly, weatherstripping, etc.
 
http://agscompany.com/product/...lubricant-tube-4-oz/
 
I have used this product extensively on all types of rubber, and it works and lasts. Absolutely no deterioration of the rubber.
 

Another 303 recommendation from me.

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Originally posted by henryaz:

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Originally posted by bigdeal:

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Originally posted by jimmy123x:
Or silicone spray

Absolutely 'No'. Do not use silicone on rubber.

Sil-Glyde, pure silicone in a gel carrier, made especially for brake rubber, o-ring assembly, weatherstripping, etc.
 
http://agscompany.com/product/...lubricant-tube-4-oz/
 
I have used this product extensively on all types of rubber, and it works and lasts. Absolutely no deterioration of the rubber.
 

All I can tell you is that every pro detailer I've ever met, and every detailing forum I have ever been a member of, will tell you to stay away from using silicon based products of any sort of interior plastic, vinyl, or rubber.

And from the product description you linked to, that product is primarily used as a lubricant, not a protectant.

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Originally posted by bigdeal:

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Originally posted by henryaz:

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Originally posted by bigdeal:

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Originally posted by jimmy123x:
Or silicone spray

Absolutely 'No'. Do not use silicone on rubber.

Sil-Glyde, pure silicone in a gel carrier, made especially for brake rubber, o-ring assembly, weatherstripping, etc.
 
http://agscompany.com/product/...lubricant-tube-4-oz/
 
I have used this product extensively on all types of rubber, and it works and lasts. Absolutely no deterioration of the rubber.
 

All I can tell you is that every pro detailer I've ever met, and every detailing forum I have ever been a member of, will tell you to stay away from using silicon based products of any sort of interior plastic, vinyl, or rubber.

And from the product description you linked to, that product is primarily used as a lubricant, not a protectant.

Silicone spray was invented to protect rubber seals?

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Originally posted by jimmy123x:
Silicone spray was invented to protect rubber seals?

Let's not turn this into a debate between the two of us. I simply shared the info and opinions I've acquired over the past 15-20 years detailing cars, and being a part of that community. The op is obviously free to evaluate all the comments in this thread and make their own decision on what to use.

http://adamspolishes.com/shop/...e-trim-dressing.html

ADAM'S SUPER VRT TIRE & TRIM DRESSING

Could I ask a quick question not related to door seals? Does anyone have any tips for washing the inside of the windshield??? I can clean any other piece of glass on the car perfectly but the inside of the windshield is my nemesis. Besides hating to do it it always comes out crappy. Any tools or techniques you all would care to share? (Especially ones that don't cause me to bend my wrist at an odd angle).

As for door trim I used to use a silicon spray but changed to 303. Mostly for convenience. I'm not a big detailing guy and I like being able to use and stock only one product. Also while pure silicon may not damage rubber, I was more worried about the propellents used in the spray causing deterioration.

Thanks for all the tips. I appreciate your taking the time. Michael