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Subject:Re: Original poptop and window seals leave trails of black residue after rain on my white 91 MV
From:John Meeks
Date:Thu, 15 Jul 2004 13:10:07 -0400

On Wed, 14 Jul 2004 07:40:14 -0400, Tom DeMarcus <papa_tom@bellsouth.net> wrote:
> The seals are otherwise in very good condition.  Is there a proven
> product that will recondition and "seal the seals?"   I know that I can
> replace the poptop seals fairly easily (although not cheaply), but the
> window seals are another matter.

Tom,
I've used Glyceryne (cheap at the drug store) on one of my window
seals since last fall. It keeps the black stuff in pretty well. I have
been using 303 Protectant
but I do believe I'll treat all the windows with Glyceryne based on my
test window. YMMV

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John Meeks
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'91 Multivan ~ white lightnin' ~
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