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12-02-2005, 02:17 PM
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What can i do to keep the doors from freezing shut?
ok im tired of this my door seals frees every year and today i went to open it and tore half the rubber around the door off what can i do to keep this from happening?
thanks Phill 
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#3
12-02-2005, 03:14 PM
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I keep the door waxed and use a light silicone on the seal. I apply it to a rag and wipe it on. (Sorry I don't like Arm or all).
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12-02-2005, 03:16 PM
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Silicone spray on the inside of the door.
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#5
12-02-2005, 03:29 PM
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12-02-2005, 03:51 PM
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Ok thanks you guys im going to go to walmart now and get some because we are goingto get 4 inches tonight thanks again
Phill
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#8
12-02-2005, 07:28 PM
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Silicone spray works great. I did all the door and trunk seals. We get some cold cold nights and I have not had any problems.
Remember the trunk too. That is if you use it. Steve
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#9
12-02-2005, 10:01 PM
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a winter storm warning remains in effect until 10 am pst saturday. snow showers will continue into saturday. snow accumulations up to around 12 inches are expected in the foothills through saturday. the snow level in the north will be lowering to between 500 and 1000 feet tonight and early saturday...with a snow level near 1500 feet in the south. snow levels will rise back to between 1000 and 1500 feet in the north and 2000 feet in the south later saturday. the snow showers are expected to decrease later saturday.  Saturday morning, I'm going to drive my wife to work: a winter storm warning remains in effect until 10 am pst saturday. snow will continue at times into saturday. the snow will be heavy at times. an additional 2 to 3 feet of new snow is likely this afternoon through saturday...with storm totals up to 4 feet. storm totals of 18 inches to 3 feet are likely near the passes. the snow will decrease later saturday.  This ought to be a good test of the SVX, the Hakkapeliitta's and my nerves. I'm gonna make snow angels with my SVX!!! 
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#10
12-03-2005, 02:06 PM
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Ok well i took all of your advice and used wax and what not on my doors. This morning when i got up it was 28 degrees out and 3 inches of snow usually i would half to pry on the doow well it opened right up. but the rubber that tore off yesterday will cost 75$ bucks to Replace if any of u have the pice i need that goes from the drivers side mirror over the window let me know .
Thanks to all of you for the tips Phill
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#11
10-14-2006, 09:23 PM
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door freezing
I tried vasoline last year. the door still froze and it was messy.
so i leave the rear seat down for those days when the door won't open and come in through the trunk which doesn't freeze. one could also add a remote start and let the car warm up until the door opened. i am wondering if wind deflectors would work. where would you get wind deflectors anyway.
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#12
10-14-2006, 10:05 PM
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last year i simply used the spray i had leftover from my audi convertible.... basically its designed to de-ice the back plastic windows of a convertible so you dont use a scraper and shatter the plastic.
most stores sell it, its jsut a window de icer designed for convertibles i also found that pouring hot water along the seam ofthe door doe a good melt job, jsut time it to open before ice forms (its gotten as cold as 30 below here in the early am.... ive seen antifreeze freeze...how ironic) this year ill let my autostarter do much of the work
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#13
10-14-2006, 10:10 PM
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There is a silicone gel called Sil-Glide. It is available at NAPA and Auto Zone. Just squeeze it from the tube and rub a small amount onto the rubber weatherstripping. it dries and leaves a slick, non-stick coating.
I have been using it for years and never had a sticking problem. .
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#14
10-15-2006, 01:24 PM
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Dont forget to hit the winter mode switch. Wont help your doors much but itll sae you money on wiper blades
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