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Subject:Re: Rubber Seal Treatment
From:Roger VanTill
Date:Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:11:33 -0400

Hmmmm.....the Zymol Seal contains mostly glycerin.
Nice tip, John.

On Sun, Oct 25, 2009 at 11:46 AM, John Meeks <vanagon@gmail.com> wrote:

> On Sun, Oct 25, 2009 at 8:45 AM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com
> >wrote:
>
> > Good morning, Volks.  Looking for a recommendation on what to use to
> revive
> > the seals around dors and windows.  They are in good shape.  Something at
> > Napa or a home remedy, please.  Gonna wax today.  Thanks.
> > Michael in San Antonio
> > 91GL AT 'Gringo'
> > 73 Beetle
> >
>
> Michael,
>
> I use Glycerin thinned with water. You can get a bottle at the drug store
> for a buck or 3.  Rubber soaks it up. Keeps it pliable. It's not gonna give
> you that ArmorAll car show look, but it does help to seal in the natural
> oils.
>
> John Meeks
> '91 Multivan
> Northern Michigan
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