You even have to be careful about what silicone spray you use.  Some silicone sprays have 
petroleum components that will break down rubber.

Read the label.  It should state whether it can be used on rubber safely.

--- On Fri, 25 Apr 1997 12:28:37 -0500  "James R. Gilbert" <cb541@cleveland.freenet.edu> 
wrote:

>Don't have a quoting offline reader. Steve Bibler I think.
>Solved side sliding door sticking by lubricating the black
>rubber seal. Fine, But I'd suggest spray silicone lubricant,
>rather than WD-40. Any oil based lubricant will deteriorate
>rubber. Silicone is good for rubber.
>Russ Gilbert
>me
>'87 Wolfsburg.
>132 k
>going on trip
>just bought Coleman Sea Pine.
>Sleeps 8 (+ 2 for van = 10)
>Gonna go, if I can get the van ready.
>Go and go and go.

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  Michael Stocker <mdstockr@neo.lrun.com>   
  North Canton, Ohio, USA
  4/25/97 1:38:33 PM EST
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