Jerryl
Tall Unvaccinated Chinese Guy
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We all know that the aftermarket door seals suck balls. The rubber appears to be too hard and doors close like shit. Hard to believe nobody can get something so seemingly simple right. (Rant over)
Did some searching for rubber seal softener and read everything from silicone spray, to WD40, to baby powder, to tire rubber softener.
One thing that stuck out was kerosene. It's a amazing cleaner, and cleans off tire rubber very well. Almost looks like it "dissolves" the rubber. So what if *new* door seals that cause a hard closing door (Due to shore durometer and design?) are wiped down a few times with a kerosene rag?
Anyone in the chemical industry want to provide insight?
Did some searching for rubber seal softener and read everything from silicone spray, to WD40, to baby powder, to tire rubber softener.
One thing that stuck out was kerosene. It's a amazing cleaner, and cleans off tire rubber very well. Almost looks like it "dissolves" the rubber. So what if *new* door seals that cause a hard closing door (Due to shore durometer and design?) are wiped down a few times with a kerosene rag?
Anyone in the chemical industry want to provide insight?