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Treating rubber seals. What to use?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by cyberpriusII, Dec 17, 2010.

  1. cyberpriusII

    cyberpriusII Prodigyplace says I'm Super Kris

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    As usual this time of year, I have loads of time-off.

    So, was reading in another thread a couple of days ago about replacing seals around the hood, hatch, etc. Someone mentioned -- I think -- that treating them is a good idea to keep them supple.

    Wasn't sure, but thought this merited a separate thread, rather than a detour in that particular thread...

    Anyway :focus: What do you all suggest -- or is it worth it at all -- to treat the seals -- and what do you use?

    Considering the seal angle, I was thinking fish oil :D...but that might attract raccoons in my woodland hideaway. :(

    So, also ignoring my Lancome products, what else might work?

    And, would just rubbing it into the rubber be the best way to apply --- hmmm --- this is starting to sound like a job for hubby Kevin :p

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    #1 cyberpriusII, Dec 17, 2010
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    Vaseline seems to work the best.

    I've used vaseline on all my cars and it keeps older seals from cracking especially in the cold weather.
     
    #2 jr02ray, Dec 17, 2010
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    This stuff works really good. I found it on the Toyota parts dept accessory shelf. Have not seen it in reg auto parts stores.
    It works very good and the rubber will absorb this very well.
    Its the only thing that works good on the vertical posts on the outside of the windows and the weird plastic around the mfd.

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    #3 edthefox5, Dec 17, 2010
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    303 spray and silocone spray both work really well on rubber seals

    Hopes this helps,

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    #4 dbcassidy, Dec 19, 2010
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