Renovating window rubbers

[ripvan1]

There's still a bit of life left in the window rubbers and I don't really want to change them at this stage - they do however look slightly worse for wear (only small leak) and I was wondering if anyone has painted anything on them to fill hairline cracks and leave them looking smarter.

Thanks

 

[VicS]

Tyre paint ??

But if they have cracks in them I'd think they were already overdue for replacement.

 

[stevensuf]

silicone grease rubbed along them every few weeks will help loads to revive protect and seal the rubbers, maybe only twice a year with new seals. do not use vaseline or anything petroleum based

 

[Ross D]

I would use some sealant for fix the leak first, I used Plumbers Gold, easily available and will stick to glass and rubber even when wet.

When I sold my old MG I used cellulose thinners Very carefully wiped over the rubbers with a cloth. It removes the top layer of rubber and makes it look much smarter/blacker.

But with cracks in the rubber I would have thought you were better off replacing them. If you buy the correct insertion tools they are not too difficult to fit.

Ross

 

[ripvan1]

Tyre paint could be a goer, cracks are v. fine so should last another season.

Will remember silicon grease after renewal

Thanks

 

[Clyde_Wanderer]

An excellent company for replacement seals etc.
If they dont show what you are after phone them they may be able to get them for you.
If I am not mistaken the window rubber goes by the trade name 'Claytonrite'.
C_W
http://www.sealsdirect.co.uk/