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Title: Weatherstripping ~Preparing or Cleaning NOS items
Post by: 67gtasanjose on March 28, 2016, 08:45:20 AM

I have recently purchased a new NOS Ford trunk weatherstrip that has a chalky white look to it.
Without using chemicals that might otherwise dry it out or damage it, what might be a good way to clean this rather porous rubber?

I gave a quick test on the end using thinner,  it cleans the top surface but not down into the pores.

Similar question might petain to the lower door weatherstriping.

Title: Re: Weatherstripping ~Preparing or Cleaning NOS items
Post by: CharlesTurner on March 28, 2016, 06:19:35 PM

Try mineral spirits or something like goo-gone.

Title: Re: Weatherstripping ~Preparing or Cleaning NOS items
Post by: carlite65 on March 28, 2016, 06:22:30 PM

i use rubbing alcohol when i used 3M glue. it was specified on the box/tube.

Title: Re: Weatherstripping ~Preparing or Cleaning NOS items
Post by: 67gta289 on March 28, 2016, 07:55:00 PM

Since glue was mentioned this is what I use.  The color match to original stuff has been spot on for me.

Title: Re: Weatherstripping ~Preparing or Cleaning NOS items
Post by: J_Speegle on March 28, 2016, 10:19:47 PM

Quote from: 67gta289 on March 28, 2016, 07:55:00 PM

Since glue was mentioned this is what I use.  The color match to original stuff has been spot on for me.

Just be careful of exposing the adhesive to the air and its effect on the color of the product and the rusting of the brush that comes attached to the inside of the cap.

Been discussed in a number of other threads