carrots 1 Posted January 21, 2012 ive found on a very cold morning the doors freeze closed and you have to pull hard on the handle.as you all no the handles can break easy so has anyone got any tips on something to put on the rubber seal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G-Lad 0 Posted January 21, 2012 Squirt de icer all round and retire with a cup of tea. Try again in 10mins :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted January 21, 2012 As above but with mildly warm water. By the time you've returned the jug/kettle to the kitchen, it should all be done. :thumbleft: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted January 21, 2012 Ive heard cooking oil works havnt tried myself though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RW1 0 Posted January 21, 2012 Works wonders..... Einszett Gummi Pflege Stick - Rubber Door Seal Restorer http://compare.ebay.co.uk/like/260875553409?var=lv<yp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G-Lad 0 Posted January 21, 2012 I guess the logic should be to either avoid any moisture in the seal from freezing or help it defrost (apply alcohol based product) or stop moisture from accumulating (apply oil or wax based product). Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yandards 0 Posted January 21, 2012 A wipe over with Autoglyms vinyl and rubber care also works a treat, plenty of silicon to stop the moisture sticking to the seal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted January 21, 2012 vaseline? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingo 0 Posted January 24, 2012 this happened to me the other day :D the de-icer did the trick after a few minutes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wormy 0 Posted January 24, 2012 We normally use silicone spray here in Norway.. :) One spray, and my cars have all been okay for the rest of the winter.. Edit: We use the spray on dry door seals of course, if they are wet or icy I dunno how it'll work.. Put the car in a garage if possible, or dry the door seals somehow, then spray.. :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pbradley98 0 Posted January 22, 2013 I'd heard vaseline wasn't so good for the rubber long term. Glad someone else asked this as after got into the car at -7 degrees this morning need to get something to sort out the stuck seals as don't think it'll be long before either a handle or a seal dies! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sexybourbon 0 Posted January 22, 2013 Spray wd40 around the seal when its dry also spray it in the locks to expell all the water from the mech Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon green 4 Posted January 22, 2013 Works wonders..... Einszett Gummi Pflege Stick - Rubber Door Seal Restorer http://compare.ebay.co.uk/like/260875553409?var=lv<yp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar . X2 this stuff really works ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dannyboy 0 Posted January 22, 2013 Silicon stick that looks like the old shoe polish bottles. Work the bottle around the seals,leave on and forget. Makes sticky and frozen doors a thing of the past.2-3 quid Max and lasts for ages Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted January 24, 2013 X2 this stuff really works ! You can buy this exact product from VW for about half the price - part number 00V 096 310A Been using it for years along with the genuine lock lube and washer fluid - never get any issues getting into the car! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pbradley98 0 Posted January 25, 2013 You can buy this exact product from VW for about half the price - part number 00V 096 310A Been using it for years along with the genuine lock lube and washer fluid - never get any issues getting into the car! Just tried ordering some of this but my VW dealership said they couldn't find any record of that part number! D'oh! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted January 25, 2013 I copied that from the bottle but it's just called a 'Rubber Care Stick' 75Ml ---------- Post added at 1:46 PM ---------- Previous post was at 1:44 PM ---------- http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/owners/accessories/car-care/000096352D/volkswagen-winter-car-care-kit?mark=beetle-2012&offset=10&previousCategory=car-care Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pbradley98 0 Posted January 25, 2013 I copied that from the bottle but it's just called a 'Rubber Care Stick' 75Ml ---------- Post added at 1:46 PM ---------- Previous post was at 1:44 PM ---------- http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/owners/accessories/car-care/000096352D/volkswagen-winter-car-care-kit?mark=beetle-2012&offset=10&previousCategory=car-care Cheers - will have another go - the guy did say that the part number on the bottle doesn't always link back to the part numbers on their system! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon green 4 Posted January 25, 2013 And the lock cylinder lubricating spray(G052778A2) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted January 25, 2013 ^ Yep - that stuff is awesome and a £4 can of it seems to last 5-6 years on 3-4 cars! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nia573 0 Posted January 25, 2013 Ive always used silicone spray too on the door & hatch rubbers - works a treat! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pbradley98 0 Posted January 25, 2013 Went for the winter car care pack.. thanks for the link Supercharged.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted January 26, 2013 Works wonders..... Einszett Gummi Pflege Stick - Rubber Door Seal Restorer http://compare.ebay.co.uk/like/260875553409?var=lv . X2 tis bang on for job :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
