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Subject:Re: [WetWesties] How not to unstick a frozen slider.
From:David Beierl
Date:Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:17:04 -0500

At 10:15 PM 11/23/2010  -0800, Aaron wrote:
>When Iived in my van full-time in the cold, I quickly learned that a
>little silicon grease applied to the door seals was a necessity in
>order to keep from having to melt my way out.

Sil-glyde is a good brand.  Using grease will avoid getting silicone
overspray all over the place.  The little tubs of 95% silicone grease
in the plumbing aisle are not what you want for this.  Great for
faucet O-rings but not for this.

>WD40 probably isn't great for the seals long term.

Not sure but wouldn't be surprised.  It's mostly a fancy grade of
mineral spirits called Stoddard's Solvent.

Yours,
David