Also just run a credit card along the top edge of the seal.

Emperor Mong wrote:

Also just run a credit card along the top edge of the seal.

scarey wrote:

Emperor Mong wrote:

Also just run a credit card along the top edge of the seal.

..but where do you enter the pin number?

Also, What Dan said about waxing the seals/door shuts it (as usual) exactly right. Good maintenance too.

I have a couple of coats of FinishKare FK1000p hard wax on the car to protect it from all the salt and sh*te that's around during winter. I also found it easy to apply not like the old paste waxes- though sadly I now don't know Karate...

I use the Einszett Rubber Care as it's also a rubber conditioner so keeps the seals pliable etc. but silicon spray should work too.

Slightly off topic - but I also spray silicone spray on the air springs whenever she's jacked up with a wheel dangling. It should prevent cracking due to the rubber drying out and should give slight protection from nasties off the road.

I've done this on classics and P38's and never had to replace an air spring... 

Of course... not washing the car helps!

I've used the PLf ....Plf.. treatment above and the seals have been fine. Not washed the car mind as mine lives outside and has to get me home at the end of the nightshift. Lights and number plate will get a swill as necessary. I am fortunate I guess that I don't have a massive commute under normal daily work circs.

Credit card does help but it's very easy to cut in to the seal as it is so brittle when cold.

Do folke read posts here? We've been chatting about this very topic for the last three weeks  2010 Disco XS TDV6, 2009 Freelander 2 GS

Previous Landrover products -1990 110 TDI CSW, 2003 TD6 Vogue - RRC TD Vogue, RRC v8 Fleetline, Disco ES V8 LPG, 101 Ambulance "Morph", 1964 SIIa Auto Powered by Jag 4.2 Lump - "Percy".

elpeede wrote:

Do folke read posts here? We've been chatting about this very topic for the last three weeks

I do wonder!

Maybe we should add it to the WiKi - then people can Not read that! 

The current weather is very current and the effect on our vehicles very relevant. The fact that it has been discussed earlier is not a major problem in my opinion. I would rather read threads like this than all the off topic crud that is posted on a daily basis. Forums are there to DISCUSS current situations not simply to be used as a reference point for an answer or fix - that will be what the fixed information library WIKI is for

Gazellio wrote:

The current weather is very current .....

If it wasn't it wouldn't be would it

Gazellio wrote:

and the effect on our vehicles one careful owner, low miles , very relevant. The fact that it has been discussed earlier is not a major problem in my opinion full service history.

Gazellio wrote:

I would rather read threads like this, first to see will buy, than all the off topic crud that is posted on a daily basis, taxed and MOT'd.

Gazellio wrote:

Forums are there to DISCUSS current situations not simply to be used as a reference point for an answer or fix - that will be what the fixed information library WIKI is for

Yes... but the other thread is so current its still getting current replies relevant to our current weather conditions IYSWIM


Sorry about the tweaks... I'm feeling very naughty.. bottle of red you see so I can't be held responsible  2010 Disco XS TDV6, 2009 Freelander 2 GS

Previous Landrover products -1990 110 TDI CSW, 2003 TD6 Vogue - RRC TD Vogue, RRC v8 Fleetline, Disco ES V8 LPG, 101 Ambulance "Morph", 1964 SIIa Auto Powered by Jag 4.2 Lump - "Percy".

A bottle of red tut tut ......

And yeah i think members do read them , although not everyone will reply .............

And off topic might be crud to you Gaz , but some folk find it funny and amusing ....... ...... in this mundane world ..

Very good Elpeede enjoy the second bottle mate

MICK wrote:

A bottle of red tut tut ......

And yeah i think members do read them , although not everyone will reply .............

And off topic might be crud to you Gaz , but some folk find it funny and amusing ....... ...... in this mundane world ..

Not against the Crud Mick just think its possible to have more than one thread on a topical subject mate. How many have we got on Wheels/Tyres at the moment?

You too enjoy your Glasgy Shiraz mate

Fraid tee total Bud .....

I went more basic with the frozen seals issue, I simply put vaselene on the felt strip and it worked a treat as it doesn't freeze easily and the door now opens every time without a hint of sticking. I does seem to be the felt strip that sticks on my car , as oppossed to the main rubber seal. I actually think I got the vaselene tip somewhere on this website but can remember where it was. Easy to get hold of aswell. Steve

Main car : FFRR L405 Vogue SDV8
Other car : Vauxhall Lotus Carlton
Past cars : FFRR L322 Vogue TD6 SE (Sept 2006 MY07) ; LandCruiser SWB ; 4-Runner ; Supras; XJS V12 LeMans

Yeah but did you do your back door with vaseline .......