Leso Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Any suggestions as to how to prevent the rubber seal sticking to the perspex skylight and making the rooflight difficult to open on my 08 Globecar, please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tracker Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 This often comes up and you will get a variety of answers with luck! We use talcum powder and find lavender flavour the most pleasant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DESCO Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Tracker - 2009-07-23 3:45 PM This often comes up and you will get a variety of answers with luck! We use talcum powder and find lavender flavour the most pleasant! Must say I agree with tracker. I have used talcum powder on all window seals, on both caravans and motorhomes for years. Not so fussy about smell, as I can't smell not even gas, it has its advantages. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tracker Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 DESCO - 2009-07-23 4:03 PM Not so fussy about smell, as I can't smell not even gas, it has its advantages. Dave My dog's got no nose. How does it smell? Terrible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lennyhb Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 If you are going to use powder use Baby Powder, the perfumes in Talcum Powder can attack the rubber. Pure silicon grease is the best as a stopgap you can use olive oil. If you use powder it needs re-applying regularly if you use silicon it lasts for ages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spospe Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 I use Thetford maintenance spray, applied regularly it works OK, leaves no sticky deposits and unlike talc is easy to apply to seals in any position. I apply it either directly, on onto a tissue first and then wipe over the seals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breakaleg Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I used silicon spray, spayed it onto a cloth and rubbed it on the seals of all my windows, they all open easily now. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little-jack Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Although others might not agree, silicone spray, of the type used in the double glazing industry, leaves no sticky residue and will stop all window rubbers sticking to the plastic if used regularly, it will also help to keep the rubbers supple and stop them going brittle. A large spray can should cost less than a fiver from a upvc trim stockist. My concern with using talc is whether it will speed up drying out of the rubber. According to the fitter who replaced a damaged rubber seal for me, the window should be opened and relubricated every 4-6 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lennyhb Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 A tube of silicon grease is much better value & the grease is a much thicker than the sprays & only needs re-applying once or twice a year. The Thetford spay is just an expensive way of buying silicon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leso Posted July 24, 2009 Author Share Posted July 24, 2009 Many thanks for all the advice. I have a tube of silicone grease on its way. Les. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartan3956 Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I agree i work for a large car main agent and when electric windows stick in their tracks silicon spray is used to free them. dashboard spray contains silicon the same as back to Black plastic bumper spray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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