Does anyone know what is a good protectant to put on the black weatherstripping around the windows and doors? I used armour-all before but it all turns white and looks like it does more harm than good. Thanks.
Gino

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Gino Tedesco, '99 XLT 5.4l, SUPERCHIPPED, 3" Gibson catback exhaust,4x4 S/C Flareside D.wedge bl/Dk.graph, factory sidesteps & Tonneau cover, Manik grlgaurd w/Piaa lights, 305/70-16 Goodyear Wrangler AT/S tires

 

Gino, Armour All stinks. Don't use it. It's water soluble and even dries out what its supposed to protect. Use Silicone spray or glycerine. They're esters and not water soluble and add life to all rubber products, that get used above the belt.. :-)

 

I use a product called 303 protectant. I bought it when I got my tonneau cover. It was recommended right on the label of the cover (must be made by the same company), but it relly works good.
Jeff

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1999 F150 Lariat
Reg cab Short box Styleside
5.4L 3.55ls
Deep Wedgwood Blue/Silver
Lund Interceptor hood shield, VentVisors, Class III hitch, Ford molded mud guards, soft tonneau, factory CD with changer (thanks Dusty), tinted windows

Menasha, WI

http://www.fortunecity.com/silversto...ton54home.html

 

303 is great stuff. A little pricey but worth it!!

Todd

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97 White F-150 XLT 4X4 ORP, 4.6, SuperChip, Stillen Air Intake, Gibson Exhaust, Hellwig Sway Bar, Weld Wheels, 33" Bridgestone A/T Duelers, 3" Body Lift, Rancho 9000's, Billet Grill, SmittyBilt Nerf Bars (Stainless), SnugTop Shell (Expo), Sunroof, Sony ES CDX780 Head Unit, Sony ES 10 Disk Changer, Sony ES XDP 210 EQ/DSP, MTX Pro 4X75W AMP, Kenwood 300W AMP for Sub., 1 Fared Lightning Monitor Cap, Optima Yellow Top Battery, MTX ThunderForm W/2-8"-4ohm Fosgate Punch XLC, Infinity Kappa components in front, Infinity Kappa 5X7 rear. On Order: White face gauge? Still looking.......

 

Hey guys,, Thanks for the info. i'll try the 303 protectant, hopefully I can find it.
Gino

 

Gino,
I bought 303 from my local boat shop. They had to order it. It was $20.00 for a 24oz spray bottle. I think it works well and is not greasy but tends to get slightly white and chalky over time (3-4 weeks on the air bag).

 

I've been using silicone grease on weatherstripping for years. In SoCal the ozone is so bad that relatively new cars have cracked weatherstripping. A company rep from a weatherstripping mfg told me to use the silicone grease years ago. I apply the stuff with my fingers, rub it in and let it sit overnight, and remove it the next day. After 5 years on a Corvette, the weatherstripping was perfect. Great results.

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99 White Lightning, Bedrug, Tint on all glass