Silicon spray

[is200 Newbie]

I have a "creaky" door - and am almost 100% sure its the door seal so I want to cure or rule it out by spraying some silicon spray on the  seals . I want to do it at the weekend so my options to buy some will be from either Halfords or B&Q.

 

Question is: will any silicon spray do for this or will it need to be a specific one?

[Verbout]

Toolstation do the cheapest I've ever found. I've used it on my door seals, keeps them nice and lubricated......and shiny.

I'm not aware of a special one, but I'm sure someone with a slight adenoid problem will be along and suggest you need Formula 35 with fluoron emitters that doesn't degrade the seals, and is kind to the daffodil population.

I made that up ^^^^^.

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/p21983?table=no

[Britprius]

I have used many different brands of silicon spray on my GS, and not had any problems. Most will say on the can that it is safe to use even in areas where food is prepared.

John

[ahmedali44]

I used one from screwfix which worked on window runner on my taxi. It's flowpast for 2.79 40ml

[steveledzep]

I use this :

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wurth-Gummi-Pflege-Stick-Rubber-Door-Seal-Restorer-75ml-/261978299882?hash=item3cff1f9dea:g:aJwAAOSwjVVVsOSf

 

I also use it on the seals in my convertible roof....works a treat 

[NemesisUK]

2nd the Gummi-Pflege, made for the job. Conditions the seals, stops squeaks and sticking/freezing..

[Big Rat]

Have to 3rd this one been using it for years, there was an offer on amazon a few days ago, I was put onto this stuff by a mate who  

helps restore ww2 aircraft, he says nothing works  better, nothing worse than a squeak drowning out the the noise of a Merlin engine on full chat 😂

Big Rat

[Verbout]

20 minutes ago, Big Rat said:

Have to 3rd this one been using it for years, there was an offer on amazon a few days ago, I was put onto this stuff by a mate who  

helps restore ww2 aircraft, he says nothing works  better, nothing worse than a squeak drowning out the the noise of a Merlin engine on full chat 😂

Big Rat

You're right, them squeaks do tend to drown out a V12 exhaust note.

[Verbout]

48 minutes ago, ahmedali44 said:

I used one from screwfix which worked on window runner on my taxi. It's flowpast for 2.79 40ml

400ml for the same price at Toolstation.

[is200 Newbie]

Thanks guys - the boot could do with it as well as it sticks like a bugger, especially when its not opened that often ...

[steveledzep]

2 minutes ago, is200 Newbie said:

Thanks guys - the boot could do with it as well as it sticks like a bugger, especially when its not opened that often ...

You need to do the weekly shopping more often 

[is200 Newbie]

9 minutes ago, steveledzep said:

You need to do the weekly shopping more often 

wife wont drive it .... bonus !! 

[steveledzep]

1 minute ago, is200 Newbie said:

wife wont drive it .... bonus !! 

You misunderstand Noobie.....YOU need to do the shopping 

[is200 Newbie]

 .... I do .... twice a year (Christmas and birthdays) .... and oh yes ... I get the petrol

 

...but nothing that requires opening the boot.

 

[johnatg]

Apologies for being pedantic - but it's 'silicone' - 'silicon' is completely different stuff!

[is200 Newbie]

Gone for the Gummi Pflege

 

See what its like - will be usefull on wifes roof seals as she has a convertible.

[Farqui]

After clocking this thread I ordered some last night, thanks all 

[normski2]

20 hours ago, is200 Newbie said:

wife wont drive it .... bonus !! 

Wow.... ya lucky devil. My wife loves driving the Lexus so she pinches it far too frequently.

Don't mind though  .... as I get to take her MX5 for a spin, which I have to say is very enjoyable. So it's a fair trade!

[is200 Newbie]

Two weeks ago I used this on the seals around the car ... 

No more sticking seals - boot used to be hard to open as the metal used to stick to the rubber seals .... no more

The drivers door used to creak a bit and I though tit was the same issue with the seals hardening - although the noise is still there it is not as bad as before. Will carry on using it to do the seals and hopefully it will disappear altogether

Doesn't mean I can go shopping now though ! 

[is200 Newbie]

On ‎17‎/‎02‎/‎2017 at 5:48 PM, normski2 said:

Wow.... ya lucky devil. My wife loves driving the Lexus so she pinches it far too frequently.

Don't mind though  .... as I get to take her MX5 for a spin, which I have to say is very enjoyable. So it's a fair trade!

As I only drive the Lex it means its always clean both inside and out. !!

Been looking at the MX5's - wifes car starting to cost a bit (Vauxhall Tigra convertible) to maintain just had to fork out over £500 for MOT and a water leak which is common occurrence on these cars and Corsa's.

Her friend has just bought a new MX ...... nnnniiiicccceee !! We have been looking at an 07/08/09 but trying to find a convertible hard top. Only window shopping at the moment. Need to joint the MX forum soon for some pointers...

[normski2]

Sal

1 hour ago, is200 Newbie said:

As I only drive the Lex it means its always clean both inside and out. !!

Been looking at the MX5's - wifes car starting to cost a bit (Vauxhall Tigra convertible) to maintain just had to fork out over £500 for MOT and a water leak which is common occurrence on these cars and Corsa's.

Her friend has just bought a new MX ...... nnnniiiicccceee !! We have been looking at an 07/08/09 but trying to find a convertible hard top. Only window shopping at the moment. Need to joint the MX forum soon for some pointers...

Sal had a mk2.5 with a detachable hardtop for some years. Last August we sold it and hunted out a mk3.5 (2010) with the power retractable roof. Super little motor ... can't fault it. The MX5 owners club is a good forum to join. I've found it very helpful since I joined and like here it's filled with good folk.