Can I use UTTG on rubber weather seals?

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Or I am better off adding 1Z Gummi Pflege to my cart as well?

I'm just looking to see if I can get an 'all in one' for all exterior rubber, trim, etc... that will last a long time.

Can C4 be used on the weather seals?

Thanks.
 
Yes, you can use it. There are quite a number of products suitable for this. Just about anything that's suitable for tires and trim will work just fine.
 
Rubber? Yes you can. Application differs a bit but you can and it works really well. Most likely you will decide to buff it off after a day or a week. Thats what I do and then its good for a very long time.


Now some types of weatherseal (dependant on actually seal material makeup) like underneath/inside your car door it might not be best depending on the material. For those seals I use DG 531 and buff it off 10-20 minutes after application.
 
Like Bobby and CD said, yes. I use it on all the seals and love it. Apply sparingly and you don't need to buff. It lasts for freaking ever - I did our cars 2 months ago and the seals still look the same as the day I did them. Ditto with under the hood. Still has the gloss from doing it. All I've done since then is a light wipe with QD/rinseless wash.
 
I just ordered the Ultima, but I have been using the Gummi for quite a while.

When it gets here I will try to remember to do a comparison test.
 
I used to have a problem with the drivers side door glass freezing and sticking to the felt type window scraper seal that runs along the top of the door and is in constant contact with the glass. I removed the moulding/weatherstrip and applied UTTG to the felt type material and the window never got stuck last winter.

This is some seriously good stuff and very versatile.
 
Just to confirm, UTTG applied to the areas mentioned above, will last for months and months (6 or more?). Or is that being optimistic. It's a daily driver but it's garaged both at home and work.

Also, will it really last on tires for months and months (again, is 6+ being optimistic)?

Thanks again!
 
CEE DOG said:
Rubber? Yes you can. Application differs a bit but you can and it works really well. Most likely you will decide to buff it off after a day or a week. Thats what I do and then its good for a very long time.


Now some types of weatherseal (dependant on actually seal material makeup) like underneath/inside your car door it might not be best depending on the material. For those seals I use DG 531 and buff it off 10-20 minutes after application.
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Good call, Corey! :)

Nowadays, due to rubber having the tendency to "break down", especially under UV rays, manufacturers have been using EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) in place of rubber for the seals as mentioned in this thread. Most of your vehicles maintenance manuals call for di-electric silicon grease to be used on the EPDM seals. I prefer not to, though. 303 AP works fine for me. :)

Just some thoughts of mine.

Bob
 
HeavyMetal said:
It lasts for freaking ever - I did our cars 2 months ago and the seals still look the same as the day I did them. Ditto with under the hood. Still has the gloss from doing it. All I've done since then is a light wipe with QD/rinseless wash.
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:iagree: That's what I've been saying man! :dblthumb2:

newb001 said:
Just to confirm, UTTG applied to the areas mentioned above, will last for months and months (6 or more?). Or is that being optimistic. It's a daily driver but it's garaged both at home and work.

Also, will it really last on tires for months and months (again, is 6+ being optimistic)?

Thanks again!
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Months and months absolutely! 6 months is optimistic on smooth surfaces (like the rubber window seal) but on textured surfaces of a garaged vehicle 6+ months is more than possible and I have seen the proof.

So many factors but I'll just say it lasts longer than anything other than a permanent coating. Oh, DG531 lasts forever on seals too.

FUNX725 said:
Good call, Corey! :)

Nowadays, due to rubber having the tendency to "break down", especially under UV rays, manufacturers have been using EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) in place of rubber for the seals as mentioned in this thread. Most of your vehicles maintenance manuals call for di-electric silicon grease to be used on the EPDM seals. I prefer not to, though. 303 AP works fine for me. :)

Just some thoughts of mine.

Bob
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Nice info Bob! That is exactly one of the materials I was considering in my comment :xyxthumbs:
 
CEE DOG said:
Oh, DG531 lasts forever on seals too.

Nice info Bob! That is exactly one of the materials I was considering in my comment :xyxthumbs:
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Thanks Corey. I've yet to try UTTG and DG 531...but I'm going to, you can bet on that!

Bob
 
I use UTTG on my windshield wiper blades. After 1 1/2 years of Florida weather, they still work great!
 
Corey,

Have you done a durability test of UTTG vs. DG531 on external window/door seals? I have both products and will be using them for the first time on the seals.

You also mentioned a hesitancy to use UTTG on the "inside" ddor seals...any particular reason?

Thanks. David
 
spewking said:
Corey,

Have you done a durability test of UTTG vs. DG531 on external window/door seals? I have both products and will be using them for the first time on the seals.

You also mentioned a hesitancy to use UTTG on the "inside" ddor seals...any particular reason?

Thanks. David
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Hi David, side by side I have not. Separately I have and on exterior I'm thinking UTTG usually goes a bit longer. However on many smooth seal materials the 531 is easier to make smooth and still lasts months.

On the interior seals I simply find the DG531 to be the best I have used and never wanted to try the UTTG in that particular area. I can't really explain it. I just feel the DG 531 is right for that task.
 
Do you need to pre-clean the door seals before applying DG531?
If so ... OPC? Vinyl/Leather Cleaner?
 
CEE DOG said:
Hi David, side by side I have not. Separately I have and on exterior I'm thinking UTTG usually goes a bit longer. However on many smooth seal materials the 531 is easier to make smooth and still lasts months.

On the interior seals I simply find the DG531 to be the best I have used and never wanted to try the UTTG in that particular area. I can't really explain it. I just feel the DG 531 is right for that task.
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Thnaks Cory. Cleaning of rubber...do you have a preferred product? Griots? ARO? Love ARO on tires...worried if I use it on door seals it will remove sealant. Any advice? Thanks, David
 
rdf said:
Do you need to pre-clean the door seals before applying DG531?
If so ... OPC? Vinyl/Leather Cleaner?
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Yes, clean them first but with what depends on their condition and the products currently attached to them. Are we talking interior or exterior seals?

spewking said:
Thnaks Cory. Cleaning of rubber...do you have a preferred product? Griots? ARO? Love ARO on tires...worried if I use it on door seals it will remove sealant. Any advice? Thanks, David
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Sure thing David, my pleasure :cheers: sorry I didn't have a better answer for why... Its multifaceted but just having a hard time putting it into words.... No need for the durability of UTTG maybe, cost of DG 531 is lower I believe, the material is kind of a softer more porous material and just not the type of rubber I like UTTG for... Etc.

Ahh, yes I too love ARO for tires! I agree, no need to use them on the seals and have it dripping down the door if your already sealed up. I think we are discussing exterior seals now right? So, during your next wash give them a good scrub with a MF towel pressed against your and then after drying simply wipe them down with 30% IPA.

If in bad shape you can carefully apply chemical guys water spot remover to them before the wash, then wipe off before wash, and then rinse and wash really well during the bath.

Alternately you could apply ARO to a towel and scrub them that way before the bath.
 
CEE DOG said:
Yes, clean them first but with what depends on their condition and the products currently attached to them. Are we talking interior or exterior seals?



Sure thing David, my pleasure :cheers: sorry I didn't have a better answer for why... Its multifaceted but just having a hard time putting it into words.... No need for the durability of UTTG maybe, cost of DG 531 is lower I believe, the material is kind of a softer more porous material and just not the type of rubber I like UTTG for... Etc.

Ahh, yes I too love ARO for tires! I agree, no need to use them on the seals and have it dripping down the door if your already sealed up. I think we are discussing exterior seals now right? So, during your next wash give them a good scrub with a MF towel pressed against your and then after drying simply wipe them down with 30% IPA.

If in bad shape you can carefully apply chemical guys water spot remover to them before the wash, then wipe off before wash, and then rinse and wash really well during the bath.

Alternately you could apply ARO to a towel and scrub them that way before the bath.
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Thanks. External seals are in question. Spots not a problem. So, my plan with be wash and "scrub" with MF, then IPA, then dress with UTTG. Right?
 
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