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Door seals

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by ARB1977, Nov 12, 2019.

  1. Nov 12, 2019 at 10:47 AM
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    ARB1977

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    What type of grease y’all use to condition your door and trim seals?
    Thanks.
     
  2. Nov 12, 2019 at 10:49 AM
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    IL Capo

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    Try silicone spray...works great without any overrun and mess!
     
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  3. Nov 12, 2019 at 10:51 AM
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    Thats what I do before winter sets in. Helps to prevent the doors freezing shut
     
  4. Nov 12, 2019 at 10:56 AM
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    I should of added....don't use anything with lanoline or fluid film as it will cause the gasket to swell overtime...
     
  5. Nov 12, 2019 at 1:23 PM
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    I use 3M Rubber Saver, comes in a little bottle with a foam pad applicator. Been using for a couple of years now. Works well.
     
  6. Nov 12, 2019 at 2:07 PM
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  7. Nov 12, 2019 at 3:36 PM
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    silicon paste lasts way longer than spray, not so fun to put on
     
  8. Nov 12, 2019 at 8:10 PM
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    Shin Etsu grease is a great stuff. You only need a little bit to bring rubber back to life. I still have the same tube I bought in 2001. I’ve used on Honda Odyssey with sliding doors, on Mazda Miata with slow power windows. I used on my Tacoma on all rubber parts; CV boots, ball joint boots and weather strips etc.
     
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  9. Nov 12, 2019 at 8:20 PM
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  10. Nov 14, 2019 at 10:22 AM
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  11. Nov 15, 2019 at 11:10 AM
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    i would just put a small bead of it on an old rag and wipe each side the blade. it doesn't take very much.
     
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