what to put on sticking t-top weatherstripping

[tonyponykay]

rain rain rain and heat now my new t-tops are sticking to the body of the car when i try to remove them. Matter of fact, removing drivers side left a small residue of weatherstripping on the metal that I will have to clean off.

I know there is something people are putting on their weatherstripping, and I know it shouldn't contain silicone because silicon eats the rubber after a time, so I am wondering what exactly is the best product to use to keep my t-tops weatherstripping from sticking to the car?

thanks for all the help here, great site
tk

 

[damoroso]

I've used silicone spray. I spray it on and wipe it down with a cloth. I've used it on all the new weather strips especially the side window vertical strips and T-Tops.

 

[6880 Mike]

Gordon Killebrew told me to put di-electric grease on them; a film coat. Di-electirc grease will not harm the weatherstripping. Also works on door mains.

 

[78 Shark]

Hey, I use an old school product called Worth Rubber Care, works great for me. All the dealerships been using it for years. Here is a link where to buy Wurth Rubber Care (Aerosol)

 

[bill81vette]

Gordon Killebrew told me to put di-electric grease on them; a film coat. Di-electirc grease will not harm the weatherstripping. Also works on door mains.

I use this every winter b4 it gets put away as well!!!!!

 

[black_81_vette]

Good ole vaseline works just fine. its petrolium based just like the rubber is.

 

[JohnZ]

DuPont "Krytox" lubricant - made specifically for rubber weatherstrips; won't damage the rubber or paint. Not cheap, but very effective.

 

[Evolution1980]

If your weatherstripping is to the point where it's sticking to other parts and/or flaking, it sounds like they are about due to be replaced.

As others have said, a light film of silicone should do work. Just enough to see that it's on there. Ya don't need gobs of it; just a residual coating.