I found that Di-electric silicone works great. I've had a tube for over a decade and it's still 3/4 full, really makes the seals supple and rejuvenates older car seals!
Excellent video Scott on making the little things matter when a customer open their door up!!!! This is the first thing that catches my eye as a detailer or customer!!!! Clean rubber strip that looks great!!! It is the little things that can make and break your detailing business!!
Scott, Another informative video, I have been using Griots Speed Shine to clean both the door seals and thresholds for a number of years and it works for me..I’ll be watching !
Aero Cosmetics makes the best car detailing products. Air craft grade and it’s so natural it doesn’t even require a caution warning on the bottle. You should do a video showcasing their brand.
I use silicone spray. ( 3 bucks a can at Walmart) I spray it on a small rag and wipe the seals down. (wear rubber gloves) This makes the seals look great and will keep the doors from freezing in cold climates. Once a year I also spray the CV boots and steering rack boots on my car and 4 X 4 with silicone spray to keep them protected. I keep my cars for 15 years and the boots and seals still look like new.
very awesome tip!..i love it..i guess living in dallas and not worried about the cold or road salts a silicone spray isn't on my radar but i will look into it...thank you so much:)
Joseph Passero hey tool, quit your bitching, you have the power to fast foward the video, plus, he explains everything to a tee, unlike others who just clean and dont say much about the process and products used.
How about using 303 Aerospace Protectant on rubber door seals? Isn't it supposed to protect and greatly extend the life of rubbers and plastics MUCH longer than any other product?
Shin-Etsu silicone grease (Honda 08798-9013) is great for rubber seals. Applying it to door window channel will make power windows operate better, fixes sunroof leaks (youtube video), and reconditions door and trunk seals.
I just put ShinEtsu all over my seals and sunroof rubber. Looks great and it makes them nice and supple. Used WD40 silicone spray on my window channels too, makes the windows work smoother. 303 goes on everything else.
More than look I'd like to know how to keep these seals last, free from dirt and elements that would damage them. At the end they are functional components so the type of shine should be the last priority.
What do recommend for cars with door windows that seal to the door gasket? My Bronco with 2400 miles, when I open door it sounds like the window is sticking to the seal.
My rubber seals on the doors have little white dots, it's not mold or water spots but I do live next to the beach, could it be salt? What could I use to remove it?
Hello I'm from Massachusetts. In the trunk of my 2019 Jetta, I have a lot of leaves and dirt in the weather stripping. What would happen if I did not clean the trunk weather stripping?
The abrasion from the dirt and leaves is going to do a number on that weather stripping. And, it WILL cost you to replace that weather stripping. NOT CHEAP!!
Good video. I have a (GM) Vauxhall Tigra Twintop and he factory that made these cars for them went bust so there's a possibility the convertible hard top roof seals are no longer obtainable any more, assuming they were supplied through this company (Heuliez.) Preserving the seals for as long as possible, keeping them supple, is part of the effort to prevent having a leaky roof.
The seals on the bottom of the door seems to get neglected by my grandson, he’s 19 so he’s still learning. Just saying, 😊👍🏻and thank you so much for sharing the dilution - ummm what’s the word-- % like 10 to 1 oh well my brain lost it 😁❣️❣️
back when I was in hi school my auto shop teacher taught me that silicon grease will restore trim and seals. simply lay it on thin and let it sit for an hr or so and then remove it. it will soak into the rubber and condition it to like new.
Silicone is the way to go. Spray or grease. Just watch how much you use and where it goes. Silicone is a painters' enemy. It causes huge problems with fish-eye.
Should try to avoid any silicone based product on rubber door seals. This causes a creaking noise in particular on a convertible car where there is generally more body flex. There are some glycerine based products made specifically for this job.
If it's streaking, either there is dirt on the seal or a coating on the glass. So try a foaming glass cleaner. Also, it's possible that the glass opening is the incorrect width.The glass actually puts pressure on the inner seal only when it is in the full "up" position.
It is all about the 303 Aero.. The only thing I use on everything from seals to leather to tires. It is NOT a cleaner, and will not perform nearly as well if used on a dirty surface. Use a steamer and/or appropriately diluted APC for cleaning first. Those two are all you really need. Cheap, easy, simple. I'm not a fan of that fake wet oily shine though. If you are, 303 isn't really for you. 👍👌✌
Love it! It actually dries to a substantial clear layer that is visible, but not too shiny. It dries completely to the touch. I use this over my 303 on my personal vehicles.
The only issue with 303 is you need to apply it, let it bond and wipe away the excess. If conditions aren't ideal, a wipedown of the seal and mating food surface may be necessauy the enxt day.
Most definitely applying wax to the door jambs, and especially the BOTTOMS of the doors. I do that routinely after washing the car and wiping the doors and jams. If you want to make your ride look good AND last, you can NEVER over do this type of maintenance!
i guess showing the bottle and saying the name isn't enough...i will try to put the products in the show more box below the video:)..i just don't want anyone thinking I'm making money off the links, its not my style
Cost. Car manufacturers--even of high-end automobiles--look to cut production costs everywhere they can. Silicone door seals would last 5-10 times longer than rubber seals, but they are also several times more expensive...
what is your go to detail spray gallon scott i have a gallon of last touch detail spray from mequires i am on the fence with it i am so happy with rest of my mequires gallons just want to get your opinions for go to detail spray gallon please reply love you and every single video you put out thanks kurt
Silicone products and mineral greases are a disaster for your car. They attract new dust and keep it smudgy so you need to clean even more often. Better use a permanent product like Krytox GPL105 with a soft cloth or brush. Available in small quantities on Ebay.
If its such a problem for you either skip through to the end or find a new video. Scott has tons of years of knowledge in the detailing industry and theres a reason he repeats himself a lot, so that you can remember everything he tells you.
I'm sure your an amazing detailer,,, But I wish you could just get to the point,, in sted of all the advertising other products,,, Way to much information for one simple question 🤔🥴🤔🥴🤔🥴🤔 ?????????????
Knight32d I teach auto detailing and explain all products and give many options.. If you want a quick explanation of any any product within auto detailing, perhaps just reading the bottle would be better for you and use as directed. Thanks for watching and good luck finding a simpler and less detailed channel that works best for your attention span and needs
Joseph go to another video! Nobody is making you watch Scott's video! I want to hear his comments regardless of the length of time of the video and many other people do as well!
I have this problem with my car anytime, I open my windows if the car is not wash , wherever is between the window and the trim scratches my class windows. Tell me what to do put New trim or is anything I can do , 2008 Cadillac Escalade thank you Scott
I found that Di-electric silicone works great. I've had a tube for over a decade and it's still 3/4 full, really makes the seals supple and rejuvenates older car seals!
wow cool tip:)...thank you
Excellent video Scott on making the little things matter when a customer open their door up!!!! This is the first thing that catches my eye as a detailer or customer!!!! Clean rubber strip that looks great!!! It is the little things that can make and break your detailing business!!
Scott, Another informative video, I have been using Griots Speed Shine to clean both the door seals and thresholds for a number of years and it works for me..I’ll be watching !
The master Yoda of car detailing!!
detailer pro is he !!!!
Great video for the small stuff that everyone looks over, but in the big picture means everything.
What do you recommend for the moulding around exterior window trim And the window sweeps
Aero Cosmetics makes the best car detailing products. Air craft grade and it’s so natural it doesn’t even require a caution warning on the bottle. You should do a video showcasing their brand.
I use silicone spray. ( 3 bucks a can at Walmart) I spray it on a small rag and wipe the seals down. (wear rubber gloves) This makes the seals look great and will keep the doors from freezing in cold climates. Once a year I also spray the CV boots and steering rack boots on my car and 4 X 4 with silicone spray to keep them protected. I keep my cars for 15 years and the boots and seals still look like new.
very awesome tip!..i love it..i guess living in dallas and not worried about the cold or road salts a silicone spray isn't on my radar but i will look into it...thank you so much:)
I use Einszett Gummi Pflege also Seems to be a good product.
I don't watch you any more because you can't stop talking shut up and do what you are doing shut up god
@@josephpassero3718 , you where probably a dunce in school. Pay attention and shut up!
Joseph Passero hey tool, quit your bitching, you have the power to fast foward the video, plus, he explains everything to a tee, unlike others who just clean and dont say much about the process and products used.
Silicone is commonly used in Norway to also make the seal watertight. The doors freeze if we don't.
How about using 303 Aerospace Protectant on rubber door seals? Isn't it supposed to protect and greatly extend the life of rubbers and plastics MUCH longer than any other product?
any thoughts on this scott?
I’m curios if same thing
The seals on my 17 year old 2002 f 150 still look like new. Thanks 303.
What about at 205?
I use a $1.99 can of silicone spray from Blain's Farm and Fleet. Keeps that weather strip looking nice and soft for LONG time!
Shin-Etsu silicone grease (Honda 08798-9013) is great for rubber seals. Applying it to door window channel will make power windows operate better, fixes sunroof leaks (youtube video), and reconditions door and trunk seals.
Sounds like Howard Stern
Power steering fluid. It expands and rejuvenates rubber. Also AT204.
It makes the weatherstrip swell and become gummy. It ruins, not rejuvenates.
another great video.
Gummi-Flage on door seals. Easy to put on. No petroleum base either.
I just put ShinEtsu all over my seals and sunroof rubber. Looks great and it makes them nice and supple. Used WD40 silicone spray on my window channels too, makes the windows work smoother. 303 goes on everything else.
Looks are cool...but my issue is rubber protection be it uv or even ozone rot.what works for protection? Protectall ?
More than look I'd like to know how to keep these seals last, free from dirt and elements that would damage them. At the end they are functional components so the type of shine should be the last priority.
What do recommend for cars with door windows that seal to the door gasket? My Bronco with 2400 miles, when I open door it sounds like the window is sticking to the seal.
My rubber seals on the doors have little white dots, it's not mold or water spots but I do live next to the beach, could it be salt? What could I use to remove it?
Hello I'm from Massachusetts. In the trunk of my 2019 Jetta, I have a lot of leaves and dirt in the weather stripping. What would happen if I did not clean the trunk weather stripping?
The abrasion from the dirt and leaves is going to do a number on that weather stripping. And, it WILL cost you to replace that weather stripping. NOT CHEAP!!
6:58 if you're in a hurry
Thanks
Good video. I have a (GM) Vauxhall Tigra Twintop and he factory that made these cars for them went bust so there's a possibility the convertible hard top roof seals are no longer obtainable any more, assuming they were supplied through this company (Heuliez.)
Preserving the seals for as long as possible, keeping them supple, is part of the effort to prevent having a leaky roof.
you did not mention the use of silicone base cleaners for rubber and plastic moldings ~
The seals on the bottom of the door seems to get neglected by my grandson, he’s 19 so he’s still learning. Just saying, 😊👍🏻and thank you so much for sharing the dilution - ummm what’s the word-- % like 10 to 1 oh well my brain lost it 😁❣️❣️
back when I was in hi school my auto shop teacher taught me that silicon grease will restore trim and seals. simply lay it on thin and let it sit for an hr or so and then remove it. it will soak into the rubber and condition it to like new.
Silicone is the way to go. Spray or grease. Just watch how much you use and where it goes. Silicone is a painters' enemy. It causes huge problems with fish-eye.
hi school
I use a quick wipe of silicone after cleaning, and sometimes Ammo Mousse
Should try to avoid any silicone based product on rubber door seals. This causes a creaking noise in particular on a convertible car where there is generally more body flex. There are some glycerine based products made specifically for this job.
Actually there are 2 versions to the trim shine. One is water and the other is silicone. Product 92034 is water based
How would I clean the I guess would call it a wiper, on the inside of the door panel that the glass rides against? it causes streaking on the window
If it's streaking, either there is dirt on the seal or a coating on the glass. So try a foaming glass cleaner. Also, it's possible that the glass opening is the incorrect width.The glass actually puts pressure on the inner seal only when it is in the full "up" position.
What about wde9
It is all about the 303 Aero.. The only thing I use on everything from seals to leather to tires. It is NOT a cleaner, and will not perform nearly as well if used on a dirty surface. Use a steamer and/or appropriately diluted APC for cleaning first.
Those two are all you really need. Cheap, easy, simple. I'm not a fan of that fake wet oily shine though. If you are, 303 isn't really for you. 👍👌✌
303 Aerospace Protectant is great for this as well. I also have a stick of 1Z Einszett Gummi Pflege Stift which is specifically designed for this.
how do you like the Pfledge stick? I was thinking of getting one. I also use 303. thinking of using my Megs Express Spray Wax as well.
Love it! It actually dries to a substantial clear layer that is visible, but not too shiny. It dries completely to the touch. I use this over my 303 on my personal vehicles.
Not literally over but rather than 303.
The only issue with 303 is you need to apply it, let it bond and wipe away the excess. If conditions aren't ideal, a wipedown of the seal and mating food surface may be necessauy the enxt day.
If it's not over applied, this isn't an issue. Spray on microfiber then wipe seals. Make certain it's dry before closing doors.
New to this, and so, please clarify -- when you say diluting 3:1, what does that mean? 3-parts original concentrate and 1-part water, or vice versa?
It means 3 parts water 1 part solution. It can be any parts like cups, pints, and so on. For example, 3 cups water and 1 cup solution mix together.
@@ChrisSmith-hi5ew Thanks.
@@dubiousfella it can also be the other way around. 3 cups of solution 1 cups of water. What ever you think is best.
how about silicone based wd-40?
My car owners manual recommends using Dielectric grease.
Hi. How do you clean the paint Wien you open the Doors after you wash your car? Do you wax it as well?
Most definitely applying wax to the door jambs, and especially the BOTTOMS of the doors. I do that routinely after washing the car and wiping the doors and jams. If you want to make your ride look good AND last, you can NEVER over do this type of maintenance!
I use that FW1 wax on the inside door paint it holds up pretty good, but I do not use anything on the seals maybe I should.
Can you use it as a tire dressing?
It would help if you could put links to the products you mention in the video, or at least the name of each product.
i guess showing the bottle and saying the name isn't enough...i will try to put the products in the show more box below the video:)..i just don't want anyone thinking I'm making money off the links, its not my style
Gummi Pflege is the only thing you should use on rubber seals
What about cold weather so that your doors don't stick you have anything good for that
Great Video.
What are your thoughts on Iron / Fallout removers beyond just claying. Any chance on a video on that topic.
Why don't they make weather strips out of silicone? Just makes sense to me
Cost. Car manufacturers--even of high-end automobiles--look to cut production costs everywhere they can. Silicone door seals would last 5-10 times longer than rubber seals, but they are also several times more expensive...
Also, stiffness would be a problem.
Hey, what about 303?
Have you ever tried Croftgate products? Really good stuff.
I use 303 Aerospace Protectant also.
Very nice !!
"Pop"🙄
Mothers VLR to me is the king
Try the same trim shine on tires
Pistol Pete does it work?
An old timer told me vasoline works good
Hello Scott, Could I ask what camera you use for these videos? Thanks, Rob
Thanks
what is your go to detail spray gallon scott
i have a gallon of last touch detail spray from mequires i am on the fence with it
i am so happy with rest of my mequires gallons just want to get your opinions for go to detail spray gallon please reply
love you and every single video you put out thanks kurt
Try diluting the last touch.
dilute ONR.
Silicon spray is best
Silicone products and mineral greases are a disaster for your car. They attract new dust and keep it smudgy so you need to clean even more often. Better use a permanent product like Krytox GPL105 with a soft cloth or brush. Available in small quantities on Ebay.
God Bless:)
DuPont Snow and Ice with Teflon repels water.....
Blah blah blah blah blah........get on with it.
If its such a problem for you either skip through to the end or find a new video. Scott has tons of years of knowledge in the detailing industry and theres a reason he repeats himself a lot, so that you can remember everything he tells you.
Get to the point please
I'm sure your an amazing detailer,,,
But I wish you could just get to the point,, in sted of all the advertising other products,,,
Way to much information for one simple question
🤔🥴🤔🥴🤔🥴🤔 ?????????????
how bout u clean it witsame sht u use 2 clean the jams goof
Sorry I lost interest. Too much explaining...
Knight32d I teach auto detailing and explain all products and give many options..
If you want a quick explanation of any any product within auto detailing, perhaps just reading the bottle would be better for you and use as directed.
Thanks for watching and good luck finding a simpler and less detailed channel that works best for your attention span and needs
Attention deficit... A modern day problem...
I used to be like you, but over time I realized I learned that a lot of important information from his explanations.
For God's sake stop your mindless rambling and just get to the point!
Too much gab,my God .
He’s thorough
Can you pleas stop talking so much. And get to the product
Joseph go to another video! Nobody is making you watch Scott's video! I want to hear his comments regardless of the length of time of the video and many other people do as well!
No SHIT, just tell me how and why cut the bullshit ..
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@@Jimmy-np6qx Just don't watch Scott's videos if you feel that way! Geez!
Bla bla bla
2000 subs ... just a few days away
I have this problem with my car anytime, I open my windows if the car is not wash , wherever is between the window and the trim scratches my class windows. Tell me what to do put New trim or is anything I can do , 2008 Cadillac Escalade thank you Scott