Protecting the rubber moldings for the roof and windows? - Honda Forum / Acura Forum

mrredrocker · 08-06-2005, 10:30 AM

The car guy I spoke with about preserving the rubber molding suggested using silicone on the molding that seals the roof, and using Armor-all on the molding that seals the windows.

Is this advice good? What particular products are used by members here? I've heard some Armor-all products degrade things like dashboards, so I wasn't so sure I would want to use it on my Del Sol's moldings.

crucifudge · 08-06-2005, 12:03 PM

i use home dept silicone. About the armor all, i wouldnt trust it. It tends to dry things out, the opisite of what silicone does.

mrredrocker · 08-06-2005, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by crucifudge

i use home dept silicone. About the armor all, i wouldnt trust it. It tends to dry things out, the opisite of what silicone does.

Do you use the same product on all the molding? I don't remember why I was recommended to use two different types...something about how silicone isn't best for the windows.

c5rv · 08-06-2005, 07:46 PM

Stay far away from Armor-all. It makes everything sticky. I use silicone or Meguiars rubber & vinyl treatment.

crucifudge · 08-06-2005, 07:55 PM

silicone will create a smudge if you dont get it all off before you close the door, a smudge that wont go away till after a year of scrubbing every other day, take my word for it.

I use the same stuff on the window seals, but make sure after it sets, you wipe it off really good.

Michael Helmke · 08-12-2005, 07:46 PM

Funny i get on today and i just cleaned and applied so silicone to my roof and door seals to help keep them alive and get rid of my squeaky roof.

Honda reccomends using there part #08798-9013 which the parts person might tell you it's not for that application but don't listen to them i bought the stuff when i read another thread about roof seals and it works great. and bought the stuff from honda which is expensive though. next time im going to a local parts store and finding something just like it. It's called Shin-etsu
Silicone Grease it if you care to tryand find somthing similar.

I used it on all my roof seals (on the car and on the roof) and all my door seals (allthe way around the door)

Don't use silicone grease on Window seal that rubs on window and DON'T USE amor all it acutally brings the natural oils of rubber (seals) and plastic (dash and console) to the surface and thats why it looks great for a while but in the end it drys out the material and causes it to crack or tear....

Also on the window note if you window starts to drag try spraying some silicone dry spray in the track when the window is down and let it dry. if it still drags going up or down you need a window regulator. (the motor should be fine.)

mrredrocker · 08-12-2005, 10:52 PM

Michael, thanks for that info!!

Since I can't use the silicone grease OR ArmorAll on the window seal, what should I use??

typrEK9 · 08-13-2005, 11:12 AM

SHIT! i just put armor all on my dash like 3-4 days ago but this is the first time its been applied to the dash so do you think one time will dry it out? :bh

mrredrocker · 08-13-2005, 01:02 PM

Your dash is one thing, it's not the same material.

I'm no expert, but I've used ArmorAll on my dash. There's debate about the long term effects it has. I wouldn't worry about it, but I would suggest researching it before applying it again. I've gotten different opinions from different interior specialists about Armor All, so it comes down to who you want to believe.

I started the thread inquiring whether it should really be used on rubber seals, as I was recommended to do so and had doubts. Apparently, ArmorAll is NOT for the rubber seals.

Michael Helmke · 08-14-2005, 02:53 PM

For the window seal i really wound't put anything on it cause anything oil based is going to smear on the window if they are cracking replace them. is there a reason you want to put something on it.?

as for the dash read the owers manuel it says to clean with warm mild soap water (mild cause if you use a harsh soap like super clean it will do the same as armor all). if the dash cracking is you concern use a window sun blocking thing that fits in the window or find some product that has some kind of silicone based conditioner in it, maybe Mothers? or Mcguier(sp?).

mrredrocker · 08-14-2005, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael Helmke

is there a reason you want to put something on it.?

as for the dash read the owers manuel it says to clean with warm mild soap water if the dash cracking is you concern use a window sun blocking thing that fits in the window or find some product ....

My only purpose is to protect that seal from sun damage, and extend it's life as much as possible. Isn't that necessary?

Also, while we're rabbit-trailing with the dash, check out my dash and my solution to sun damage.

"Dashmat"

JDM_EG2 · 08-15-2005, 06:52 PM

Can anyone give a specific product from home dept? Cause their silicon isle is pretty big

JDM_EG2 · 08-19-2005, 09:46 PM

Anyone?

Murp · 08-20-2005, 07:24 AM

I don't know about what product you should buy at Home Depot, but you can go back to your Honda dealer or www.handa-accessories.com and order a tube (or two) of Shin-Etsu silicone grease.

Honda part no. 08798-9013

I've been using it on my 95 sol for a couple of years. Best $ you can spend to preserve your seals.

JDM_EG2 · 08-21-2005, 10:07 PM

Thanks, I will go tomorrow and check it out.. wanna keep mine in good shape..