What to use on weatherstripping?

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Hey guys, I'm thinking about what product I should decide on using to maintain the rubber weatherstripping on a 2014 Kia Sorento. It's currently in like new condition and my goal is to keep it that way. I'm hoping I can use something I already have on hand.
The options I'm considering are:

-D180 Leather Cleaner & Conditioner
-Hyper Dressing
-Megs Ultimate Black lotion
-Megs D156
-Megs D115
-Megs QID
-TW Endura Trim Coat

I'm looking to use something that doesn't attract dirt and leaves the rubber looking good, protected, and dry to the touch. Which product would you choose from that list of options? I'm leaning towards a certain 1, but would like to hear what you guys think.

Question for Bob. Does M40 attract dirt? How would you rate it for use on weatherstripping? Is it a must have or can it be substituted?
 
I use megs vinyl and rubber protectant. Doesn't seem to attract dust anymore than anything else to me. I also put Vasaline on then in the winter to prevent the doors from freezing
 
I use Griot's Vinyl Dressing on the weatherstripping in my cars but any of those would likely do fine as well.
 
•I like Meguiar's M40, 303AP, and Optimum's
Opti-Bond for protection on most types
of weatherstripping.
(For EPDM, it's usually: 1Z Einszett's Gummi Pflege...
BTW: Supposed to be made by a "different Company"
starting 2016)

Eldorado2k said:
Question for Bob. Does M40 attract dirt? How would you rate it for use on weatherstripping? Is it a must have or can it be substituted?
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If I'm the "Bob":

•Does M40 attract dirt?
-I keep in mind where "weather"-stripping
is generally located; and what it's
intended use is for...at those locations.


Note:
Before applying either of the above
listed protectants, I'll use Meguiar's M39.


Bob
 
I use APC to clean them up, and Adams super VRT. I probably won't purchase it again when I am out though. I like it, think it lasts, just think there are other products just as good for less.
 
Thanks guys. And since the weather here never gets to freezing levels I'm probably going to go with D180 after 1st giving it a good cleaning with APC@10:1

I like the fact that it has conditioners which would hopefully make it a bit similar to M40. Plus I figure something is better than nothing in the longrun, as long as it's not going to ruin it:)

And yes I was referring to you, Bob. I value your opinion when it comes to Meguiars products.👍🏽
 
I use 303 Aerospace right now, but once my supply runs out I'm going to give the 303 Rubber Seal Protectant a try. I've also used Gummi Pfledge in the past with great success.
 
@Bob. Is Meguiars D180 water or silicone based?
 
I have two bottles of Einszett (1Z) Gummi Pflege. I'm gonna give that a try for this winter.

Thanks guys
 
Eldorado2k said:
@Bob. Is Meguiars D180 water or silicone based?
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•Did you mean (depending on the carrier-system):
-Water-based; or Petroleum-based?

•Both types of emulsions have "silicones".
-Water-based: milky-looking ("PDMS" silicones)
-Petroleum-based: clear-ish ("DMS" silicones)


•Here's Meguiar's D180 ingredients that's listed
on its MSDS---Has lots of water, silicones (PDMS),
even some petroleum---kinda runs the gamut:

-Ingredients:
•WATER..................................................60-80%
•POLY(DIMETHYLSILOXANE)......................10-30%
•HYDROTREATED MIDDLE DISTILLATE.......3.0-7.0%
•CONDITIONERS.......................................< 5.0%
•9-Octadecenoic acid (Z)-,
ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol......................1.0-5.0%
_____________________________________________


Bob
 
Eldorado2k said:
@Bob. Is Meguiars D180 water or silicone based?
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Nevermind, I just got off the phone with Meguiars customer service and was everything but directly insulted 1st for asking this question, and 2nd for having the nerve to even think about using it on my rubber weatherstripping...

Ahh things aren't what they used to be. You'd figure they wouldn't talk to someone who's calling in to ask about their Professional products the way they just did to me.. I shouldn't say "they" based on just 1 experience, but I haven't felt so insulted in quite a while. And worst of all, when it was all said and done, the youngster on the line didnt even answer my question. Ok I'm done venting - _ -
 
Thank you, Bob. Seriously, you don't know how nice it was to see your polite reply on the screen as mine simultaneously posted.. I appreciate the friendly communication on this forum.
 
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