What is the best thing to condition my sunroof westher strip with?

[srkpaco]

I have a 2004 LC every blue moon my sunroof will leak a slight bit, usually if I open and close it once or twice that fixes the issue. Before I go replacing a bunch of stuff i want to condition the weather stripping to see if that will help.

What is the best thing to use on that rubber piece to condition it?

Thanks

 

[7schulz]

I like 303 Aerospace protectant.
http://www.303products.com/

 

[jeetS]

go to a honda dealership and buy a tube of "shin etsu" grease
The t top mr2 guys use it with great success

 

[Keowee]

Mix up some dish detergent in warm water. Wipe down the weatherstripping with a sponge or rag to clean the rubber.
After it drys wipe it down with some spray silicone. It will soak in and make the rubber softer for a better seal.

 

[hoch]

go to a honda dealership and buy a tube of "shin etsu" grease
The t top mr2 guys use it with great success

I use the same. On door seals as well.

 

[super90]

http://www.amazon.com/einszett-914806-Gummi-Pflege-Rubber/dp/B004B8GTQG

"Gummi Pflege" is what the Germans use on their cars for this purpose. Good stuff. Translated that means "rubber care"

 

[jeetS]

I'm pretty sure from my research in ages past that you shouldn't use silicone based products on rubber seals....

 

[drmwvr]

I second 303 Aerospace. I've heard good things on the German lube but have never used it personally.

 

[Fitzgerald]

3rd for the 303. Expensive, but definitely worth it.

 

[OregonLC]

Yep 303. UV protectant and moisturizes the rubber. Armor-All = evil.

 

[super90]

I love 303 and have used it for over a decade, but it isn't as specialized as the Gummi Pflege for this application. GP was made for just this purpose and get's a strong vote.

 

[hkeller]

I had a bad leak in heavy rains. I intended to replace the seal. However, I had our LX in the shop for a radiator replacement (ugh) and asked them to look at the seal. They simply thoroughly cleaned all 4 sunroof drains and now no leak. Just fyi.

 

[srkpaco]

Thanks for all the product information, all my roof drains are working proporely so I will put some of the 303 or PG on the seal.

Thanks again

 

[Keowee]

It is a myth that silicone harms rubber. Permatex recommends their product on bushings and weatherstripping to prevent deterioration.
Shin Etsu is also a silicone grease.

 

[OregonLC]

But isn't silicone bad for the paint? Or is that just detailing myth? I know it's a problem in the paint booth.

 

[Keowee]

Painters hate it but that is part of the prep and cleaning. I wouldn't use it if I had body work planned.