Spray lithium grease on door hinges to keep them opening smoothly and prevent rust.
Car door seal lubricant.
Apply a grease based lubricant such as petroleum jelly by dipping a paper towel into the container then rubbing the lubricant onto the door gasket.
Then apply a second coat to both surfaces and press the weather strip into place.
My last car detailer used a petroleum product on my sun roof and within weeks it squeaked all the time.
Many say silicone based grease is the way to go.
If you have real rubber seals do not use any petroleum based products.
3m silicone lubricant eliminates rubber squeaks prevents sticking and seals out moisture.
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Move the hinge several times to work the grease into the hinge.
Coat the entire gasket thoroughly wiping.
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First wipe the hinge area with a clean rag and spray it with lithium grease.
Silicone lubricant is available in both wet and dry formulas.
Restores seal elasticity and conditions weather seals for doors windows hoods and trunks.
Let that dry completely then squeeze a bead of the adhesive onto the weather strip and the car door and let that dry.
This lubricant contains no petroleum oils to stain fabrics.
Best door seal lubricant preservative protectant.
Hold it in place with masking tape until the adhesive dries about 45 minutes.
You also should use this spray on the front and rear door hinges.
Door hood and deck lid or lift gate hinges and latches can withstand a slightly heavier lubricant such as spray lithium sold at all auto parts stores but don t overdo it.
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303 rubber seal protectant provides protection against drying and cracking in extreme temperatures for weather seals.
Formulated for extreme conditions it will not freeze at 28 f nor degrade at 350 f.
Clean up any adhesive messes with the brake cleaner.
They will degrade the rubber.
How to use the lubricants on car locks and hinges squirt a small amount of the graphite lubricant into the car door locks and trunk locks to ensure they keep working smoothly.